Parks and Sports in Riley Park
Introduction to Riley Park
Riley Park is a midtown neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, bounded in clockwise order from the north by 16th Avenue, Fraser Street, 41st Avenue, and finally Cambie Street on the west with SkyTrain stations at King Edward and 41st Avenues. Main Street, the principal commercial thoroughfare p;arallel to Cambie and Fraser, bisects the neighbourhood into nearly even east and west halves. Probably the most picturesque neighbourhood landscapes, Mountainview Cemetery in the eastern half and Queen Elizabeth Park in the western, are in the city area of highest elevation, Little Mountain, 500 feet above sea level, a former name for the neighbourhood from the days when it was much smaller.
Overpopulation has not been a problem in Riley Park lately. There has been a gradual, hardly perceptible decrease from 21,990 in 2001 to 21,815 in 2006 to 21,795 in 2011, year of the most recent quinquennial census. Nearly 40 percent of residents are immigrants, mostly Chinese and Filipino. Average family annual income is nearly $89,000, and nearly 49 percent of residents have university degrees.
History & Heritage
In the late 19th Century, neighbourhood pioneers cut logging trails around the base of Little Mountain, and quarry workers mined its volcanic rock for use as pavement for the area’s first roads. The plan to transform the quarries into sunken gardens took hold in the 1930s, King George VI dedicated the park in a 1939 visit, and in 1940 Little Mountain formally became Queen Elizabeth Park in honor of the king’s consort.
Over the next 15 years, the Vancouver Park Board converted the land into lushly sculpted sunken gardens. With landscaping complete by the mid-1950s, the park reached its present splendor. Meanwhile, Mountainview Cemetery, owned and maintained by the city since 1886, now has new spaces available for the first time in more than 20 years in lots purchased before 1940 but never claimed.
Olympic Legacy
In Hillcrest Park across Midlothian Avenue from Queen Elizabeth Park, the Hillcrest Centre served as the venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics curling event. Constructed with post-Olympic community recreation in mind, this multifaceted athletic facility operates an aquatic center, a fitness center, a year-round ice-skating rink, a dance studio, game rooms, athletic fields, and sports instructional programs. The Vancouver Park Board and the Riley Park Community Association jointly administer the complex.
Information Links:
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/riley-park.aspx
http://www.hillcrestcentre.com/default.aspx#.U8mC9FZRHnc
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/riley-park-south-cambie-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Riley Park Boulder
In the same area as the Queen Elizabeth and Hillcrest parks, in a playground near Ontario Street and 33rd Avenue there is an artificial boulder that has become a neighbourhood landmark since its fabrication in 2002. Climbers who enjoy this alternative to costly indoor climbing gyms expect the boulder to remain there for a long time. “It’s absolutely indestructible and will be here in the next glacier era,” says an acrobatics instructor for CircusWest, a Vancouver performing arts society. Despite the boulder’s popularity, however, the park board probably will not build another because of cost and potential liability. The boulder budget more than doubled during fabrication, and a new one could cost as much as $100,000.
New Riley Park Live MLS Listings
Riley Park, Vancouver, BC, Real Estate
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5561 E ASH Street in Vancouver: Cambie Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2330615
5561 E ASH Street Vancouver V5Z 3G8 
$10,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2330615
Potential for highrise residential rezoning. Good house on property. Close to Oakridge Shopping Mall. More detailsListed by Kirk Real Estate Services Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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5275 KERSLAND Drive in Vancouver: Cambie Land for sale in "Cambie Corridor Phase 3" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2576526
5275 KERSLAND Drive Vancouver V5Y 2M9
$5,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2576526
The Subject property is located on Kersland Drive, just north of West 37th Avenue andeast of Cambie Street. This property is directly across from Queen Elizabeth Park which includes Seasons Restaurant, Pitch and Putt Golf, Garden and the Observatory.The site is within walking distance to the Oakridge Center and the SkyTrain Station. Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Plan allows for 4 Storey strata building (2.0 FSR) or 6 Storey rental building (2.5 FSR). More detailsListed by Sutton Group Mattu Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6339 YUKON Street in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2548072
6339 YUKON Street Vancouver V5Y 3S7
$5,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2548072
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,791 sq. ft.
**Investor Alert** Potential to assemble 3-4 lots! Cambie Corridor Phase 3 property, central location with walking distance to Canada Line Station, Langara College, and Oakridge Mall! Great development opportunity! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5257 KERSLAND Drive in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2575117
5257 KERSLAND Drive Vancouver V5Y 2M9
$4,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2575117
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,931 sq. ft.
Land assembly opportunity! Located across the street from the Queen Elizabeth Park, near the corner of West 37th Avenue and Kersland Drive. In accordance with the Cambie corridor official community plan, the property is designated for a) four-storey strata apartment (density of 2.0 FSR), or b) six-storey rental (density of 2.5 FSR). Fantastic investor opportunity to live in or rent out the single-family house on the property prior to assembly and redevelopment. The location: between 2 skytrain stations, close to Oakridge centre, Langara college, Hillcrest community centre & Nat Bailey park, & Cambie street amenities and shops. [5243+5275 Kersland Dr also on the market - 3 lots side by side - possible site dimension 21,400 s.f - 180' wide x 119' D] More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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658 E KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2566067
658 E KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2C9
$4,099,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2566067
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT! AMAZING VALUE for Duplex lots w/ COACH HOUSE or holding property with potential for a city initiative to “Make more room” with proposed Secured Market Rental Housing Policy (TH or low density apartments). Properties to be sold individually. All homes are in livable and rental condition for tenants. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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676 E KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2566093
676 E KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2C9
$4,099,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2566093
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,934 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT! AMAZING VALUE for Duplex lots w/ COACH HOUSE or holding property with potential for a city initiative to “Make more room” with proposed Secured Market Rental Housing Policy (TH or low density apartments). Properties to be sold individually. All homes are in livable and rental condition for tenants. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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466 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale in "CAMBIE CORRIDOR" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2567891
466 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K5
$3,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567891
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,181 sq. ft.
Situated on a flat lot of almost 7,500 sq ft with a south-facing backyard, this PRIME CAMBIE CORRIDOR PHASE 3 OPPORTUNITY is located just a few hundred metres to the King Edward Skytrain Station. This two-storey dwelling offers opportunities for those looking to rent and hold, enjoy a simple family home (with potential for a future secondary suite), or as a future redevelopment site. OCP allows for construction of up to a 1.2 FSR with rowhomes/stackable townhomes of up to three storeys, with POTENTIAL ROOFTOP DECK VIEWS. Centrally located, this property is situated just minutes from Oakridge Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, Cambie Village, Children’s Hospital, and so much more! VALUE PRICED hundreds of thousands of dollars less than comparable homes in the area. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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368 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2512169
368 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Z9
$3,770,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2512169
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 1,945 sq. ft.
Prime E 33rd and main location and couple blocks from QE park. This house and garage are built using highest quality materials (stainless steel, porcelain tiles, exterior fibreglass doors & windows, steel soundproofing interior doors) and technologies to achieve minimal maintenance & maximum esthetic appeal with superior space utilization blending architecturally classical & modern design. 8 radiant ceiling heating zones, 2 separate ventilation systems (heat recovery & make up air ventilation systems). Light weight steel roofing tiles, triple fiberglass windows using krypton gas, structural insulated panels, exterior walls, porcelain tiles on all floors and exterior walls with rain screen technology and lots more. Currently rented for more than $8000/month! Do not solicit or door knocking. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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593 E 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2576490
593 E 27TH Avenue Vancouver V2V 2K7
$3,599,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2576490
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,627 sq. ft.
Located Btw Fraser and Main is this custom 3 Lvl 2012 craftsman w/ 8Bd,6bath,3900+sqft home & 2Bd Laneway designed w/ family living in mind, on a 39.5ftx143.5ft lot w/in walking dist to shopping, eateries, transit & schools (Livingstone/Tupper). The home has oversized rms incl. living,dining, master,kitch,walk-in closet & ensuite that others don't offer. It showcases a warm earthy feel with a love for the environment, solar hot water heat, photovoltaic panels for power,mature landscaping w/ a variety of fruit trees,berries & other plants while maintaining today’s luxuries such as GE Monogram appliances,a chef’s stove,birch h/w wood flrs,mudroom,home office,& A/C,650 Sq Ft Rooftop deck w mountain view,3 mortgage helpers(1bd + 2bd +2bd l/w =$5800 rent)Showings by appt-May15 2-4p,May16 12-2p More detailsListed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5564 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2582021
5564 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3J9
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2582021
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,512 sq. ft.
This Beautiful, Spacious, Custom Built home (1980) on a 48 x 115 Lot. Approx. 3171 sq. ft. + (341 sq. ft. in basement) is 3 Levels, 2.5 Baths / 2 Beds Up / One Bed Down. Upstairs MB + Bed (MB is a Separate Spacious area + Den / Gleaming Hardwood Floors / 2 Private Balconies / 2 Walk In Closets + 4 piece Ensuite with Sunken Jacuzzi Tub. Down you will find an Entertainment LV with F/C Honey Onyx Stone, Separate DR for your special dinner parties. Family room/Wet Bar off Kitchen with Sliders onto large entertaining back cedar deck. Prestige location near Queen Elizabeth Park/ buses/ schools + Oakridge Mall. Part of the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 plan. Able to build up to 6 storey 2.5 FSR. Please call LR for more details. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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