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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5564 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2518667
5564 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3J9
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2518667
- 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
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5578 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2518593
5578 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3J9
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2518593
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,934 sq. ft.
Custom built home in the desirable Cambie area, walking distance to QE Park, Oakridge Mall, Canada Line, yet very quiet. AC, HRV, Marble, granite, hardwood throughout the house, Sub-zero fridge, gas stove, very large kitchen a nd very large spice kitchen. High Ceiling 10'6 on main, 9' upstairs, and 10' basement, very bright basement with patio door. 3 large bedrooms upstairs all with ensuite. 2 Bedroom Rental Below. Part of Cambie Corridor Phase 3 redevelopment plan. Able to build up to 6 storey 2.5 FSR. Call LR for more details. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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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
$3,860,000Residential 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
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197 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2425998
197 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2J6
$3,790,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2425998
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,000 sq. ft.
Come build your Dream House on this FANTASTIC building lot with fabulous VIEW of Queen Elizabeth Park on the corner of Columbia & 26th Ave. Near Canada Line Skytrain, Oakridge Mall, world famous Queen Elizabeth Park. Located in sought after General Wolfe Elementary & Eric Hamber High School catchments. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Westside - Aedis Realty
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173 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2471295
173 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$3,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2471295
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,760 sq. ft.
Developer Alert!! Selling together with 193,187,181,173 W 41ST Ave. !! Excellent investment property in the Prime Oakridge area. Developers and Investors Alert.This property is located within the Cambie Corridor plan. Potential land assembly with F.S.R up to 1.75 for strata selling condo/Rental Apartment. Only 4 blocks from the Canada Line skytrain & Oakridge MallClose to Q.E. Park and easy access to Downtown. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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181 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2471304
181 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$3,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2471304
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,932 sq. ft.
Developer Alert!! Selling together with 193,187,181,173 W 41ST Ave. !! Excellent investment property in the Prime Oakridge area. Developers and Investors Alert.This property is located within the Cambie Corridor plan. Potential land assembly with F.S.R up to 1.75 for strata selling condo/Rental Apartment. Only 4 blocks from the Canada Line skytrain & Oakridge MallClose to Q.E. Park and easy access to Downtown. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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5670 SOPHIA Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2514843
5670 SOPHIA Street Vancouver V5W 1N2
$2,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514843
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,300 sq. ft.
AMAZING 2,300 sq ft Vancouver Special w/500 sq ft deck! The Best Vancouver Real Estate has to offer in British Columbia. 15 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Gastown and more! Perfect location for Metro Vancouver BC Canada on the West Coast. Steps to TRENDY MAIN STREET neighbourhood, shops & restaurants. This is a Gem sitting on a CORNER LOT! 4 bdrms main flr & huge bottom suite w/ 4 bdrms, kitchen. Come enjoy the Pacific Ocean & the beautiful Rocky Mountains that Greater Vancouver BC real estate market has to offer! More detailsListed by RA Realty Alliance Inc. - Aedis Realty
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225 E 36TH AVENUE Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2525094
225 E 36TH AVENUE Avenue Vancouver V5W 1C3
$2,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525094
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,821 sq. ft.
Location, Location, Location! Quite Street, Traditional Layout of Living & Dining RM, Cozy family RM w/ Gas Fireplace, functional Kitchen w/ Patio door Open to the Good sized backyard perfect for kid's playing. Upper floor features MBDRM w/ 6 piece large ensuite & Walk-in-Closet plus 3 BDRMs & 2 Baths with Mountain View from upstairs. 5 Zone, radiant in-floor heat & real oak hardwood floors throughout. Near by Public Transit, Shopping, & Queen Elizabeth Park. School Catchment: Gen Brock Elem & John Oliver Sec. More detailsListed by Emily Oh Realty - Aedis Realty
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59 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2525568
59 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2N5
$2,499,998Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525568
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,284 sq. ft.
Opportunity knocks! DEVELOPERS & INVESTORS ALERT! This property is currently zoned RS1; however, under the Cambie Corridor Plan, the site could be considered for rezoning to allow for a townhouses. Buyer or Buyer's agent to verify all the details with City of Vancouver, Build your own dream home with detached garage/laneway house. Subject to probate. Beautiful Location! 2 mins walk to Queen Elizabeth Park, Steps to Oakridge Mall & Skytrain station goes to DT Vancouver, Richmond & YVR. Walking distance to Langara College and Langara Golf Course. Laneway access. Close to Sir William Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Showings by appointments only. COVID-19 PROTOCOL WILL APPLY ON ALL SHOWINGS. offers before 11.30 AM on Monday Jan-11-2021. Click on the Virtual Tour More detailsListed by RE/MAX Dream Home Realty - Aedis Realty
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