Spring is right around the corner. In fact, judging from the brilliant weather we’ve had lately – and the many cherry blossoms already in bloom – it looks like it’s early this year.
Vancouver is such a sweet place to spend the springtime. Nearly every neighbourhood here is full parks, trails, and gardens – ideal places to get out when the weather turns, and drink in this breathtaking city we call home.
Fairview, right in the middle of it all, is one of the best neighbourhoods of them all. Whether you’re looking to play some tennis, throw a Frisbee around with the dog, ride your bike in the clear sunny air, or just sit quietly with a friend, Fairview offers so many places to get out and enjoy the springtime.
Below is quick run-down of all the parks within a few steps (or pedal-pushes) from Spruce.
And this is just on this side of the bridge. Spruce is, of course, moments from both the Granville and the Cambie bridges. Downtown, you’ve the seawall, Stanley Park, and all the little parks from Coal Harbour to Sunset Beach. Great to be here, isn’t it?
False Creek Waterfront
We all know this waterfront. The running/walking/bike winds along the shore next to countless parks, past Granville Island, Kits Beach, and all the way to Spanish Banks to the west. To the east, it runs all the way around Science world, and connects with the downtown seawall. From Spruce, you’re linked right to this whole brilliant path, starting just a few blocks down the hill.
This expanse of green, a few steps east of the Granville Bridge on the False Creek shore, offers soccer fields, an off-leash dog park – and 5 secret tennis courts (!) atop 600 Moberly Road.
Tucked in the pocket between Granville Island and the seawall, Sutcliffe has a basketball court (pretty competitive in the summer months), tennis, a skatepark, and tons of places to sit and enjoy the view.
Right in the shadow of the Vancouver Lawn and Tennis Club, this peaceful park is just a few steps from South Granville. Tennis courts, benches, and a nice little lawn.
This clever use of the space at the base of the Granville Bridge offers tennis courts, interesting public art, and nice, tucked-away pocket of green. It’s just down the hill from Spruce.
Queen Elizabeth Park
We all know this mini-mountain of a park. It’s a jewel in central Vancouver, and it’s only a ten-minute bike ride from Spruce. Tennis courts, basketball, pitch-and-putt golf, Frisbee golf, tai chi (with some real Chinese wizards), beautiful gardens, Bloedel Conservatory… There’s a lot to see here – including one of Vancouver’s most staggering views. A great afternoon on a sunny day.
Get outside and breathe. We’ll see you out there.
