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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136 E 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2870641
136 E 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 2G9 
$2,449,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870641
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,800 sq. ft.
Custom 2006-built house off Main St in Vancouver's most vibrant neighbourhood! Smart design by Scott Posno and quality build by Trasolini Construction - this home exemplifies classic, private living. The main floor was designed to host large dinner parties, soak in the sun and embrace indoor/outdoor living in the south facing, fully fenced back yard or covered front porch. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, including primary with ensuite, and an office area designed to be easily enclosed as a 3rd bedroom + mountain views, vaulted ceilings, skylights and 2nd full bathroom. Downstairs is a sizeable rec room with great sunlight and access to the 500sqft crawlspace. Includes large detached garage. Situated half a block to Main Street where you will find some of Vancouver’s best restaurants, local shops, amazing cafes, amenities and great energy. Queen Elizabeth Park & the excellent Hillcrest Community Centre are a few blocks away. You’re buying a fabulous lifestyle and home. OPEN Thurs 4:30-6pm, Sat & Sun 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4513 WALDEN Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale in "Main" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2870707
4513 WALDEN Street Vancouver V5V 3S6
$2,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870707
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,335 sq. ft.
Tucked away from the bustling Main St sits the cutest craftsman house that comes with a charismatic laneway house with a secluded, shared yard reminiscent of Brooklyn, New York. Fantastically located within the radius of Riley Park, QE Park, The Acorn, Anh and Chi, and Liberty Bakery, this home radiates Mount Pleasant living where some of Vancouver's coolest, independent shops and restaurants exist. The main house faces a treed street-view so tranquil that belies its central location just one block away from Main. The lush, lovely rear yard separates the main house and the laneway offering two families distinct privacy but also an option to share a beer over bbq or a laugh over growing one's own food in the 'vege' garden. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4135 JOHN Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2867678
4135 JOHN Street Vancouver V5V 3W8
$2,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867678
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,119 sq. ft.
TOP FIVE reasons why you’ll love this 5 BED/3BATH corner lot duplex style home in the heart of Mount Pleasant. #1. The 2 bedroom/2 level legal suite with separate entry, perfect for extended family or mortgage helper. #2. Main 4 bedrooms are located on upper floor, with peek-a-boo mountain views and a quiet night’s rest. #3. A fully fenced backyard with ample entertainment and play areas, your own Stella cherry tree and 2 parking spots. #4. Updates inc newer kitchen appliances, 2021 hot water tank, 2022 washer, 2023 fence. #5. STEPS away to all the city's FAVORITE Main Street shops, cafes, dining, Wolfe Elementary and Tupper High - this is an absolute cherished neighborhood to set your roots in! Come see all the great features in this terrific family home! More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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231 E 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2860683
231 E 39TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1K1
$2,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860683
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,408 sq. ft.
Situated on a beautiful tree lined street just off of the coveted Main Street corridor is this 6 bedroom home that hasn't been on the market for over 3 decades. Spacious living with over 2400 sqft, 3 bedrooms up and 3 bedrooms down. Enjoy rental income from the ground level suite and live upstairs with your family enjoying a large covered deck and an abundance of parking. Enjoy the amenities of this family neighbourhood with walkability to Queen Elizabeth Park, Hillcrest Community Centre, restaurants, shops, schools and the new Oakridge Centre. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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41 E 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864901
41 E 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5W 1N4
$2,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864901
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,800 sq. ft.
Central location, Walking distance to Oakridge Mall, Canada-Line, Banking, transit and Queen Elizabeth Park. All the measurements are by listing realtor and approximate, buyer or agent to verify if deemed important. Both lots to be sold together. Total area of both lots ( 37 and 41 east 41st Ave ) is 10180 sq/ft with 90 feet front, Backing to Woodstock St. . Potential for 6 storey rental or change of zone to RR-2C. Inquire with the City. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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