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
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405 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2619709
405 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K1
$6,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2619709
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,063 sq. ft.
A corner land lot with Elegant & bright main house& Laneway house & 1 suite legal.( 4183 & 4195 Yukon. ) appeal on quiet tranquil street located 1 blk to King Ed ALRT. Close to QE park. Surprisingly huge & roomy inside yet homey. Distinctive Tuscany architecture boasting vaulted ceilings on main floor, the biggest granite kitchen island, S/S appliances, good wok kitchen & laundry combo. 4 bdrms+3 baths up, 1bdrm+office on main, 2x2 bdrm suites in bsmt plus a separate 1 bdrm laneway house, totally over 6000 SF of quality construction! 98% eff fas boiler. . Energuide rated 78/80, A/C ready. EXTRA Bonus: Cambie corridor phase 3 potentially be developed townhouse. Buyers to do their own due dilligence with the City of Vancouver for all matters relating to the subject homes. Eric sec&Wolf e More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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415 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2593704
415 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K1
$6,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593704
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,425 sq. ft.
Prime Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Townhouse Site located on a flat and quiet street that is walking distance to King Edward Skytrain station, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Hillcrest Community Centre. This 58 x 152 (8,816 SF) lot can be acquired on its own or potentially with adjacent lots. Please refer to Cambie Corridor Phase 3 zoning for building guidelines. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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426 W 28TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2604457
426 W 28TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K8
$5,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2604457
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,173 sq. ft.
Cambie Corridor area FSR 1.2, Great opportunity for investment and development. The house has good condition, and great location. Few minutes walk to King Edward skytrain station, bus stop, QE Park, Hillcrest Park and Community Centre, Nat Bailey Stadium... Move in now and be part of Land Assembly later. More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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160 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2614525
160 W 39TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2P2
$4,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2614525
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,274 sq. ft.
Welcome to this Custom built home in Prime Oakridge area! This great floor plan offers 7 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms over 3 levels. The open & airy main level boasts 10' high ceilings with a huge Eclipse door that opens up to an entertainer's dream backyard. Wide plank engineered flooring, built in Cabinetry, chef's dream kitchen with Sub-zero and Wolf built-in appliances, and a Den/Office. Second level has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a Walk-in Closet. Basement level offers a 2 bedroom suite, fully equipped media room, and a guest room with ensuite. Some of the other features include smart lighting control, security cameras, speakers, high-end covered outdoor kitchen and a patio which can be enjoyed throughout the year. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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291 NIGEL Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale in "Cambie" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2610426
291 NIGEL Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2L8
$4,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2610426
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,458 sq. ft.
OPEN Weekend 2-4pm! Elegant Custom VIEW home PRIME Cambie/Hillcrest Location! Built 2010, High quality finishings with the atmost attention to detail. Fabulous open plan with entertainment size Principal rooms. Exquisite lighting, crown mouldings, STUNNING finishings! Classic office w/custom cabinetry. Spacious Gourmet's kitchen, Sub zero, Hi end appliances, family room, WOK kitchen, opening to NW terrace, side Mudroom. Upper level features 4 bedrooms, all ensuite. Master with VIEW balcony. Lower level with Media room and separate 3 bedroom guest suite with kitchen & bright sunken patio area. Enjoy amenities @ Hillcrest Community Center, Olympic pool, shop trendy Main St & walk to Canada line with convenient easy access DT & Airport. UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! The Best of Vancouver's Cambie Living! Don’t miss this rare opportunity! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty and Home Park Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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5576 ALBERTA Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2583483
5576 ALBERTA Street Vancouver V5Y 3M6
$4,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2583483
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,964 sq. ft.
This lovingly maintained home has been in the same family since it was custom built in 1949 and sits on a large (52 x 122) lot . Move in now and cash in later with the LAND ASSEMBLY POTENTIAL. Located in the prime Cambie Corridor Oakridge Plan which allows for high-density residential use potentially up to18 stories. Close to Oakridge Mall, Queen Elizabeth park, transit and the Canada Line. Just steps away from all the areas finest attributes and top schools More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty and Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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187 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2607098
187 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2607098
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,597 sq. ft.
Build your dream home in the central Camibe Corridor Area. Close to Oakridge Mall and QE Park The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 187, 195 W 41stAve. Vancouver. Total Lot Size : 10,820 sf. with FSR 1.95 finished rezoning 4 story Condo Corner Lot. Character Bungalow on the property in a good condition, providing a strong rental income. All measurement are approximate. Please contact with the listing agent to request for more drawing or information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest 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®# R2607104
195 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2607104
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,660 sq. ft.
Build your dream home in the central Camibe Corridor Area. Close to Oakridge Mall and QE Park The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 187, 195 W 41stAve. Vancouver. Total Lot Size : 10,820 sf. with FSR 1.95 finished rezoning 4 story Condo Corner Lot. Character Bungalow on the property in a good condition, providing a strong rental income. All measurement are approximate. Please contact with the listing agent to request for more drawing or information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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286 TALISMAN Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2611109
286 TALISMAN Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2L7
$3,920,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2611109
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,785 sq. ft.
Open House Sunday(OCT-10) 2-4PM. Masks are required. Well maintained spacious single family house in Vancouver West. Central located in a friendly neighbourhood. You will enjoy Queen Elizabeth Park only 400M away or view from the master bedroom. Enjoy the sunset glow and north shore mountain on your balcony. Quick access to Nat Bailey Stadium, Hillcrest community center, Canada line stations and bus stop to UBC. 5 Minutes drive to Oakridge Centre, 10 Minutes to DT Vancouver. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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