Riley Park Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It is bounded by East and West 16th Avenue to the north, 41st Avenue to the south, Cambie Street to the west and Fraser Street to the east. Mount Pleasant lies to the north and Oakridge to the south.

History

The neighbourhood grew around Little Mountain, the highest point in the city, where a former basalt quarry was transformed into Queen Elizabeth Park in the mid-20th century.

Housing & property types

Character homes and single-family houses predominate on the side streets, with apartments and mixed-use buildings along Main and Cambie streets.

Shopping & dining

Main Street is the primary commercial thoroughfare, known for independent boutiques, antique and design shops, cafés and restaurants, with additional shops along Cambie Street.

Parks & recreation

Queen Elizabeth Park, with the Bloedel Conservatory and sweeping city views, is the signature green space, and adjacent are Nat Bailey Stadium and Hillcrest Park.

Schools

The Vancouver School Board serves the area.

Getting around

The Canada Line runs along the western edge with King Edward and Oakridge–41st Avenue stations on Cambie Street, and frequent buses serve Main Street and Fraser Street.

Attractions & landmarks

Queen Elizabeth Park, the Bloedel Conservatory and Nat Bailey Stadium, home of the Vancouver Canadians baseball team, are the main draws.

Community facilities

The Hillcrest Community Centre holds one of Vancouver's largest aquatic centres, an ice rink, fitness centre and gymnasium, and hosted curling during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Who it may suit

May suit families wanting character homes near major parks and independent shopping.

Nearby neighbourhoods