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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408 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2772338
408 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7 
$7,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772338
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,770 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Prime and fantastic development property just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on West 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers are currently being developed and under constructions. It is being sold for land value only. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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74 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643520
74 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E2
$4,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643520
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,100 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Investors! Very Solid and livable House:Great location in the Heart of East Vancouver. One minute Life Circle, Long Term Holding. BUILDING LOT ZONED FOR A RENTAL/ RESIDENTIAL BUILDING.Nearby Schools General Brock Elementary School, Sir William Van Horne Elementary School,John Oliver Secondary School, Eric Hamber Secondary School and more.Close to Queen Elizabeth Park,Langara,Cambie Skytrain station,Oakridge Shpg Ctr and all of Main street.Almost West Side.Potential for Rezoning to Apartment.Great Investment Chance, Motivated seller, Try offers. ACT NOW IF YOU ARE SMART BUYERS!This won't last! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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187 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2818491
187 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2818491
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,597 sq. ft.
Build your dream home in the central Cambie Corridor Area. Close to Oakridge Mall and QE Park, 450m to Canada Line. The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 195 W 41st Ave. Vancouver. Total Lot Size: 10,820 sf. with FSR 1.95 finished rezoning 4-story Condo Corner Lot or with FSR 2.5 finished rezoning 6-story Rental apartment. Character Bungalow on the property in good condition, the rent for the two houses is $6000 More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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195 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2818581
195 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2818581
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,660 sq. ft.
Build your dream home in the central Cambie Corridor Area. Close to Oakridge Mall and QE Park, 450m to Canada Line. The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 187 W 41st Ave. Vancouver. Total Lot Size: 10,820 sf. with FSR 1.95 finished rezoning 4-story Condo Corner Lot or with FSR 2.5 finished rezoning 6-story Rental apartment. Character Bungalow on the property in good condition, the rent for the two houses is $6000. More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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476 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2803217
476 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K5
$4,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2803217
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,569 sq. ft.
Land assembly project together with 476 W27th next door, situated on 2 flat lots together for 14,964' in total with a south-facing backyard. OCP allows for construction of up to a 1.2 FSR with row homes/stackable town homes of up to three stories. This PRIME CAMBIE CORRIDOR PHASE 3 OPPORTUNITY walking distance to the King Edward Skytrain Station. Custom build 4300' south facing 2 level with basement offers opportunities for those looking to rent and hold, enjoy a simple family home or as a future redevelopment site. Centrally located, this property is situated just minutes from Oakridge Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, Cambie Village, and so much more! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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466 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2803227
466 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K5
$4,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2803227
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,181 sq. ft.
and assembly project together with 476 W27th next door, situated on 2 flat lots together for 14,964' in total with a south-facing backyard. OCP allows for construction of up to a 1.2 FSR with Stack Townhouses/Row homes or up to three storeys. This PRIME CAMBIE CORRIDOR PHASE 3 OPPORTUNITY walking distance to the King Edward Skytrain Station. This recently renovated 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. Centrally located, this property is situated just minutes from Oakridge Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, Cambie Village, and so much more! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5675 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2788971
5675 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3K1
$4,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2788971
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,815 sq. ft.
Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Measurements approximate only. Being sold for land value. Cambie Corridor phase 2 Potential to build 4 Story Strata or 6 story Rental apartments with 156' frontage. Property is sold as is , where is. 3 Properties 5659, 5675 and 5691 Elizabeth Street Vancouver are assembled. Potential FSR: 2.0-2.5 Neighbour: Oakridge Mall, QE Park, Langara Golf Course. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5659 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2756341
5659 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3K1
$4,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756341
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,531 sq. ft.
Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Measurements approximate only. Being sold for land value. Cambie Corridor phase 2 Potential to build 4 Story Strata or 6 story Rental apartments with 156' frontage. Property is sold as is , where is. 3 Properties 5659, 5675 and 5691 Elizabeth Street Vancouver are assembled. Potential FSR: 2.0-2.5 Neighbour: Oakridge Mall, QE Park, Langara Golf Course. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7 W 28TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2808391
7 W 28TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K7
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2808391
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,787 sq. ft.
Located in one of the best neighbourhoods in the city, steps from Hillcrest Community Centre, Main Street and just 5 minute walk to the Canada Line! This home offers almost 3600 sq.ft. including bonus 1-bedroom laneway house (772 sq.ft.) with single garage, can be mortgage helper. All luxurious features and finishes throughout. Main floor offers an open plan for everyday living & entertaining . Gourmet kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances. Above 3 spacious bedrooms. Basement offers recreation room, games room & 2 bedrooms. A/C, radiant, security system, balance of NHW, etc. Just short walk to any restaurant, cafe, services & more. Open house: Sep 24, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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357 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2817153
357 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Z8
$4,595,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817153
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,105 sq. ft.
WOW. CRAZY LARGE LOT. Attn Developers- ¦ 41.9 x 229.25 ft lot ¦ . NEARLY 10,000 sq ft buildable. 1 Block to Main and a couple more to Queen Elizabeth and Riley Parks. Dream location. Capitalize on the newly PASSED CoV MULTIPLEX policy with this gem and a 1 FSR and lane access! This lot is already orphaned on the block with a Town house complex directly to the west and two similar sized lots to the east - EACH with 6 units in progress - Basically it is like three duplex lots in one shot in a in a fantastically desirable location with MASSIVE END PRODUCT APPEAL AND HUGE SALE PRICES PER FOOT. Not many lots like this particularly in a location that is THIS GREAT. Call today! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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