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Parks #10 in Richmond, British Columbia

Memorial South Park

4.5 · 1,560 reviews
Active and community-focused
Memorial South Park, 5955 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5W 1T7, Canada
Interesting facts
1

The park serves as a hub for local amateur baseball and softball leagues within the Vancouver park system.

2

The park is located on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

3

The park's open design is frequently used for community-led outdoor fitness and informal social gatherings.

4

The layout is integrated into the surrounding residential grid, functioning as a primary neighbourhood gathering point for the Sunset area.

Overview

Memorial South Park is a large community park situated in the Sunset neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. The park features a significant expanse of open green space alongside a variety of dedicated sports infrastructure. Facilities include two softball diamonds, a soccer pitch, and a basketball court. The site includes a children's playground area and extensive paved pathways suitable for walking and light recreation. It is a popular venue for local league sports during active seasons. The landscape consists of maintained lawns and perimeter trees providing moderate shade.

Photo spot

The elevated vantage points along the perimeter pathways looking across the open sports fields during the golden hour.

Insider tips

Check the City of Vancouver park website for field reservation schedules if planning to use the softball diamonds.

Bring your own sports equipment, as there are no on-site rental facilities.

Utilize the perimeter walking paths early in the morning to avoid peak weekend sports traffic.

What to avoid

Attempting to use sports fields during active league games or practices, as priority is given to permit holders.

Etiquette

Leash dogs in designated areas and follow posted signage regarding organized field usage.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-2 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings during the spring or summer months for quiet access to the green spaces.
Address
Memorial South Park, 5955 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5W 1T7, Canada
49.231, -123.085
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Details
Sports FacilitiesSoftball diamonds, soccer field, basketball court
AmenitiesChildren's playground and paved perimeter walking paths

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings during the spring or summer months for quiet access to the green spaces..

The elevated vantage points along the perimeter pathways looking across the open sports fields during the golden hour.

Close by you'll find Bloedel Conservatory, VanDusen Botanical Garden, John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park).

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