Coopers' Park

Bordering False Creek, the winding paths and numerous benches of Coopers’ Park are all excellent places to enjoy the expansive views. The site of Sweeney Cooperage and Sawmill until 1981, the site now contains a playground and skate park (added in 2003) tucked under the Cambie Street Bridge, as well as plenty of open lawn and colourful plantings. This park was officially opened on October 25, 1997. The site was once home to the Sweeney Cooperage, the largest barrel manufacturer in the British Empire from 1889 until 1980. Barrels made here travelled all over the world carrying goods such as strawberries and other soft fruits in diminutive one quart sizes up to traditional larger (800 lb) casks for whiskey, beer and salt-cured salmon. The sawmill which produced the wooden barrel parts was built in 1945 and overlooked False Creek at this location. The cooperage closed in 1981 to make way for the construction of B.C. Place and the new Cambie Street Bridge.
7 years ago (09-04-2018)

Best dog area for throwing a ball, easy to get to by aquabus or walking, excellent stroll on the sea wall and then there it it. Friendly people and lots of space, just don’t forget they turn the dog drinking fountains off in the winter so if you are staying for a few rousing games of fetch or catch with the fur baby bring some water with you. Also can get a bit muddy, so be prepared for bath time after.
7 years ago (19-01-2018)

A quick jaunt will teach you all that you didn't know that you didn't know. Prepare your legs, but discard your biases; where you're going, you will have no need for them.
7 years ago (05-05-2018)

I love this park during the summer. It tends to be a less busy park where I can do my movement and acro-yoga practice. It is also a great spot to lay out under a tree and read a book, or lay in the sun and get a tan. It is right next to a basketball court and a dog park. It fronts to False Creek and you can watch the boats and kayakers go by.
7 years ago (30-01-2018)

Great park. Under the cover of the Cambie Bridge which is excellent for the rain. Awesome for little kids.
7 years ago (12-02-2018)