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Norquay Park

Rating

4.3(594)

Family of 4

Completely free.

Duration

1 to 2 hours

Best Ages

All ages

About

Norquay Park is a well-rounded neighborhood park on Wales Street in the Renfrew-Collingwood area of Vancouver, offering a playground, spray park, walking paths, basketball courts, softball diamond, and soccer field. It's the kind of park that serves a wide range of ages and interests all in one spot.

The playground has climbing structures, slides, and swings for different age groups, and it's well-maintained based on the park's 4.3 Google rating. The spray park is the summer highlight, drawing families from across the neighborhood on hot days. It features ground jets and spray features on a rubberized surface, suitable for toddlers through tweens.

For older kids and teens, the basketball courts and sports fields provide real activities beyond the playground. The softball diamond hosts community leagues, and the soccer field is available for pickup games. The walking paths loop through the park and connect to surrounding residential streets.

The park has restroom facilities, which is a significant plus for families with young children. The Renfrew-Collingwood neighborhood is diverse and residential, with Kingsway nearby for food and shopping. The park sees regular use from local families and maintains a community atmosphere. Street parking is readily available.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Nursing / Changing

Restrooms at the park; no dedicated nursing room

Kid Meals

N/A (park)

Setting

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Mornings for the playground; spray park is best on hot summer afternoons

Wait Times

No wait

Nearby Food

Kingsway is a short drive or walk with diverse restaurant options including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian food. Tim Hortons and other chains are also on Kingsway.

Why Kids Love It

The spray park is a big draw in summer, and the playground has enough variety to keep kids from toddler through tween age entertained. The basketball and soccer facilities give older kids something to do too.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The spray park runs seasonally, check Vancouver Park Board for exact dates
  • Basketball courts are usually available for casual shooting around
  • Bring a soccer ball since the field is often open for pickup games

What to Bring

  • Swimsuits and towels for the spray park
  • Sports equipment for the courts and fields
  • Snacks and water

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

Completely free.

Tips to Save

  • Everything is free including the spray park.
  • Bring your own snacks and towels.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Contact

5050 Wales St, Vancouver, BC V5R 3M6, Canada

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