Jonathan Rogers Park

Very nice for a picnic. There's enough shade and also open grass for whatever you like. Not the biggest park but not small at all.

Nice park to chill, enjoy the weather and the background mountain views. I went on Sunday and Hank's food truck was there and so far it was the best pulled pork sandwich I had, smoky taste, meat carefully prepared for 8hrs if I'm not mistaken and it was delicious! They get some items in their menu sold out pretty quickly.Playground: YesPublic restrooms: Yes

The perfect place for a summer BBQ! A fantastic space to enjoy the sun and catch up with friends and family!

Although it is in the middle of the Vancouver city this park is very quiet and you can take some time to relax. I went to a music festival and everything was very nice.

Real nice open grass field great to sit down and relax on nice sunny days!

One of my favourite local, neighbourhood parks. A great sense of community and belonging every time I come. Always nice running into people and dogs I know here, and it’s a great place to catch some sun, relax, and vibe.

Jonathan Rogers Park offers playing fields, playground, and spots for resting; a lovely community garden adds colour and vitality to the park. Relax on the grassy slopes and take in the views of downtown Vancouver, or bring a sled to celebrate a rare Vancouver snowfall. Jonathan Rogers was a real estate developer, contractor, park board commissioner, city councillor and supporter of civic institutions. His wife, Elisabeth, was a generous philanthropist and supporter of many organizations in Vancouver, including the Symphony Society and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Jonathan and Elisabeth lived at 2050 Nelson Street from 1910 to 1945, and Elisabeth continued to live at 2050 Nelson Street until 1960. Jonathan Rogers was born on July 30, 1865, at “Plas Onn,” Glyncorrwg, Denbighshire, Wales. His parents were Edward Rogers and Ann Davis. About 1882, Jonathan went to live in Liverpool, England. In May 1887 he arrived in Vancouver, after travelling on the first transcontinental passenger train through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. By the 1890s, Jonathan had begun buying property in Vancouver. He also built several office buildings and commercial buildings in Vancouver. He became active in many local organizations, including the Y.M.C.A. In 1912, Jonathan built the Rogers Building, which still stands at the northeast corner of Granville Street and Pender Street. Jonathan became a Vancouver alderman in 1906 and 1911. From 1908 until the 1940s he was a park commissioner. Jonathan died in Vancouver on December 8, 1945. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. He left large sums of money for many public causes, including funds for a park near the Vancouver City Hall. By 1958 the city had created Jonathan Rogers Park, which is in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver. It occupies the full block bounded by Seventh Avenue, Manitoba Street, Eighth Avenue and Columbia Street.

Appears to be a popular local hangout. Excellent viewpoint for photos of sunset over Yaletown hi rise condos West 8th Avenue & Manitoba Street

Views of downtown and mountains. Park is kept fairly well with trash bins along the sides. Great place to enjoy food trucks and coffee! Only down side is pay parking.

My partner and I love to come here for view of the mountains and picnics. Milano Coffee nearby is especially good. Usually lots of people and some dogs, so not good if you like quiet outdoor spaces to relax.