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 
$8,000,000Residential 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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476 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2742209
476 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K5
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742209
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,298 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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5691 ELIZABETH Street in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2756361
5691 ELIZABETH Street Vancouver V5Y 3K1
$4,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756361
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
PROPERTY FOR LAND ASSEMBLY. All measurement are approx. Buyer to verify if important. Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Measurements approximate only. Being sold for land value. Potential to build 4 Story Strata or 6 story Rental apartments with 100' frontage. Great holding property or for land assembly. 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.
PROPERTY FOR LAND ASSEMBLY. All measurement are approx. Buyer to verify if important. Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Measurements approximate only. Being sold for land value. Potential to build 4 Story Strata or 6 story Rental apartments with 100' frontage. Great holding property or for land assembly. 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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475 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2752471
475 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2K4
$4,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2752471
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,797 sq. ft.
Developers, Investors Alert-- Cambie Corridor Townhome Development Site, Cambie Corridor plan zoning for Phrase Three to develop townhouses community. submitted for rezoning in June 2022 for a 9-unit townhome project. True rare opportunity for investment or development in prestigious Westside!! Great location--Walk to Queen Elizabeth Park, minutes to Oakridge Mall, Canada Line station, downtown, all amenities and top schools! Please call for all detail info. If you're smart buyers, ACT NOW! https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/475-w-27-ave More detailsListed by LDG Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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4589 JAMES Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2782472
4589 JAMES Street Vancouver V5V 3J2
$3,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2782472
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,324 sq. ft.
JACKPOT! IT'S A WINNER! GORGEOUS 15 yr young home that was renovated to exacting standards! Open concept entertainment rooms with higher ceilings, FABULOUS kitchen, incognito appliances bursting with LIGHT! 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 baths, MASTER has extra closet over & above the walk-in closet & the ensuite is SPA like with separate shower & bathtub! Downstairs has very FLEXIBLE set up, could be 1 or 2 bdrm suite or theater room or anything you wish! Roughed in kitchenette ready to go! LOCATION is SPECTACULAR! Steps to RILEY PARK, QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK, HILLCRESST Aquatic Center with ICE RINK, LIBRARY, FITNESS, etc.. Wander around MAIN Street shops, restaurants & amenities. A skip, hop and away to everywhere you want to be! This is SPECIAL! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Westside - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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202 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2683450
202 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E6
$3,288,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683450
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
Developers'Alert!Note sold in conjunction with 5320 and 5322 Main Street.(Land Assembly)Opportunity on MAIN STREET!! City Considerations for rezoning in this RT-2 Zone, 4, 5 or 6 storey On Arterial Mixed Use. Location directly across from the Little Mountain Holborn Properties Development Site. Minutes from the Iconic Queen Elizabeth Park, Riley Park Area & Hillcrest Community Centre. This Solid Vancouver Special consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens , enclosed double car garage with enclosed solarium. Below has its own entrance to the 2 bedroom suite.Live in with mortgage helper.Best location on Main St. surrounded by shops, schools, restaurants, transit and parks. Excellent for family and investment. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5247 ELGIN Street in Vancouver: Fraser VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2768082
5247 ELGIN Street Vancouver V5W 3J9
$3,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768082
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,348 sq. ft.
Absolutely Luxurious Top Quality Custom built one of a kind brick style home in the prime location of Fraser of Vancouver. Quality is built in to every detail by famous builder "Leo Custom Homes" It features 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 2&1/2 baths and over height ceiling, marble & hardwood floor throughout. A dream gourmet Kitchen w/ Kohler farm sink,top of the line appliances throughout. High-end cabinetry, the best Italian tiles, huge outdoor top designed cedar deck with eclipse door with lovely backyard. All radiant heat. A/C, HRV, built-in vacuum, security system and top 3 side fireplace. The bsmt Meida room+ ensuite loaded rough-in premium sound systems to enjoy films & music. And a 2 bedroom regal-suite with separate entrance. So many other features to see. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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169 E KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2779090
169 E KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2B8
$2,999,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2779090
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,788 sq. ft.
Introducing a fantastic investment property with excellent development potential. This property offers two 2-bedroom suites on the lower level, ideal for generating rental income. The main level provides the prefect opportunity for an owner to reside, featuring numerous upgrades such as new kitchen appliances, modern kitchen cabinets, upgraded plumbing fixtures, hot water on-demand system, and flooring. A huge large walk-in closet has recently been upgraded. However, it can easily be converted back into a bedroom if desired, allowing for greater flexibility to suit your needs. Situated in a highly desirable location near Main Street, offering a wide selection of restaurants, shopping, and coffee shops. Contact to book your private showing now! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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