Habitat Island

A great place to visit when in the Olympic village area or walking around false. The island was created with land fill when the Olympic village was developed. Habitat Island is an urban sanctuary along Southeast False Creek. Deep layers of soil have been added to the area to provide nourishment for new trees to grow. Boulders and logs commonly found along the coastlines in this region of British Columbia provide a home for plants, small animals, insects, crabs, starfish, barnacles and other creatures. Surrounded by water at high tide, the island is also a sanctuary for birds. More than 200 native trees, as well as shrubs, flowers, and grasses that grow naturally in this region have been planted along the waterfront path and on the island. When visiting the island, remember that is an urban oasis that we would like to keep in its natural state. Please do not cycle, litter or bring your dog onto the island. The island was created as part of the development at Southeast False Creek, site of the 2010 Winter Games Athletes Village. To build Habitat Island, shoreline and inlet, about 60,000 cubic metres of rock, cobble, gravel, sand and boulders were used. The ebb and flow of the tide on the rocky shoreline creates an ideal home for starfish, crabs, fish, shellfish and other creatures.

 

 

 

Eburne Park

A good place to play tennis as the courts here are in very good condition. It is located beside a busy highway, so it can get quite noisy. The tennis courts are surrounded by grass and a few trees. Lots of parking nearby. Dominated by four tennis courts, Eburne Park sits in the heart of the Marpole neighbourhood. Sprawling cherry trees put on a fantastic show in spring; spots to sit and relax are pleasant all year. My recommendation to Vancouver Parks is to plant more trees along Oak street and Marine drive to reduce the noise. Maybe create a small forest. Then this place would be much better.

Shaughnessy Street park

This park site is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the views of the Fraser River and Richmond beyond. A beautiful picnic shelter and a sandy beach volleyball area make this a pleasant and distinctive place to spend an afternoon. There is a rocky sandy beach beside the river, as well as a parking lot with a toilet which was unlocked. It is quite a busy little park in an industrial area.

Shaughnessy Park

A great small part at the top of the hill in Shaughnessy that is really a giant roundabout with lots of trees. There is a couple benches to sit and someone installed a swing in one of the trees. The trees are really old and big that provide a shady place to read. There area is really quiet.

This oval park is located amid of Shaughnessy's curving roads and picturesque landscape. With its outstanding collection of trees and quiet location, this is a peaceful place to enjoy the morning paper or an evening stroll. The park was named for Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, later Lord Shaughnessy, the former president of the Canadian Pacific Railway who was responsible for the subdivision of the area now known as the Shaughnessy neighbourhood.

Tatlow Park

A small rock-lined stream meanders through Tatlow Park, crossed by small footbridges. Large trees tower over quiet seating areas, making this a quiet place to read a book or bring children to enjoy the playground. This is one of the city's oldest parks. It was purchased from T.E. Calland in 1907 for the sum of $10,600 and on July 26, 1911 it was named for The Honourable R.G. Tatlow, Minister of Finance, and a former Park Commissioner who had served on its first Board in 1888 and thereafter for 18 consecutive years with 9 of those years as Chairman. Tatlow was killed in a tragic fall from his horse while in Victoria on April 11, 1911. There have been tennis courts at this location since 1913, some of the earliest in the city.

Almond Park

Named for Alderman Henry Elston Almond, Almond Park exudes a feeling of tranquility. The park offers a fantastic display of flowering shrubs and magnificent old trees. An upper pathway winds through a shady grove, leading to the popular playground area.Opened on February 23rd, 1928, the park was originally called Dunbar Park and was constructed for the sum of $15,200. Following the amalgamation of Vancouver, the park's name was changed to Almond in recognition of Alderman Almond's efforts in securing the area for public park.