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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25 W KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2157331
25 W KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2H6
$5,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2157331
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,250 sq. ft.
All measurements are approximate and must be verified by buyer. Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Part of a land assembly 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65 West King Edward. Site is 300' X 149.12'. Total 44,736 Sq Ft of development site. 3 blocks from sky train station. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - 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®# R2412755
187 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2412755
- 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. The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 187, 195 W 41st Ave 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®# R2412765
195 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S2
$4,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2412765
- 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. The project is assembled with the neighbor lot 187, 195 W 41st Ave 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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197 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2425998
197 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2J6
$4,399,000Residential 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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86 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2462288
86 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K3
$3,390,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2462288
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,645 sq. ft.
West coast luxury at its best in the heart of Cambie. Located on a breathtaking 360 degree mountain and city view lot, this beautifully landscaped home is next to Q.E. Park and Hillcrest Centre, with close proximity to boutiques, bistros, Skytrain Station, golf and tennis. Panoramic 408 sq ft roof top deck with gas, water, speakers, TV and internet outlets for superb entertaining. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms upstairs, 2 bedroom legal suite in basement. Main floor features 10’ ceiling height and 7” walnut hardwood over radiant heat, high end appliances, quartz countertops. Central air conditioning, security system, limestone fence, manicured landscaping with 2 gazebos, plus more. Well priced newer home on a view lot in sort after Vancouver Westside. DON'T MISS! More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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85 W KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2467487
85 W KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2H6
$3,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467487
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,423 sq. ft.
First time on Market in 80 years! This solid bugalow sits on a massive 7500 sq ft lot and is situated in the very desirable Cambie corridor.It has so many old world touches like leaded glass windows and beautiful oak inlay flooring. This property has been rezoned as part the Cambie corridor phase 3 plan and has an increased density up to 1.2 FSR. Fantastic holding property. House is solid but needs updating. Please call for more info on zoning. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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366 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2449624
366 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2J9
$3,288,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2449624
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,215 sq. ft.
Come check out this solid, well kept 4215 sq ft, 2 and 1/2 story home located walking distance to Queen Elizabeth Park, Cambie Village, & the Canada Line. The main flr is nicely updated with a spacious living room, dining rm, and kitchen, den & family rm. Above, you have a large master bdrm with walk-in closet and ensuite, and 3 good size bdrms. Below, you have a large rec room for upstairs use, a spacious 1 bdrm self contained suite, a work shop for you to work on your projects, & a 2 car garage for your vintage cars. Investors, this is an ideal 7000 sq ft investment property located only 1 block over from Cambie corridor plan making it a great investment as next door is waiting to be scooped up in an land assembly. Call today to view. More detailsListed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5468 ALBERTA Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2468505
5468 ALBERTA Street Vancouver V5Y 3M3
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2468505
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,050 sq. ft.
Cambie Corridor Phase 3 Development Site. To be assembled with neighbor lots for future development. OCP allows 2.0 F.S.R for strata building or 2.5 F.S.R for rental apartment building. It is only $247/Buildable SQFT for Strata development project or $197/Buildable SQFT for Rental development project. Short walk to Queen elizabeth Park, Oakridge Mall and Cambie & 41st Skytrain Station. Rare one level 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom house, wheelchair accessible, suitable for family with senior or handicapped. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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140 W 40TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2469852
140 W 40TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2R2
$3,080,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2469852
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,510 sq. ft.
50' X 122" LARGE lot with Southern backyard on an APPEALING street in CONVENIENT location within walking distance to QE Park, OAKRIDGE Mall, golf course and public transit. EXQUISTE landscaped garden. DESIGNER QUALITY home. COMPLETELY RESTORED in 2007 to include high end hardwood floors, wood fiberglass PELLA custom windows & doors, edge grain fir moldings, sound proof between floors, designed kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and quality wood cabinets. THREE LEGAL ADDDRESS separately for main house, basement suite and laneway house. WELL-MANAGED by professional property management. EXCELLENT tenants providing HANDSOME rental income. GREAT investment. More detailsListed by Pacific Place - Arc Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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