Family Life
Habitat Island is a small man-made island park that is located on False Creek. Walking paths wind through trees and rocky areas, and during high tide, the island is surrounded by water. The island is home to many species of plants, as well as crabs, starfish, barnacles, and a variety of birds and small animals. It offers beautiful views of creek and city skyline. Hinge Park features a playground, an off-leash dog area, picnic tables, benches, grassy areas, and a rainwater wetland. Jonathan Rogers Park is a well-maintained area that has a soccer field, a softball diamond, a playground, restroom facilities, and a community garden. China Creek North Park offers walking trails, a playground, a soccer field, and two softball diamonds and has amazing views of the city from higher points on the walking trails.
The Creekside Community Recreation Centre includes a gymnasium, dance and yoga studios, a fitness centre, and meeting and event spaces. Outside, the centre has a waterfront restaurant, a paddling launch, and a kayak and dragon boat centre. Registered and drop-in programs for people of all ages are offered at the centre, including dance, martial arts, soccer, music, art, paddling, yoga, badminton, basketball, pickleball, table tennis, volleyball, and general interest. Mount Pleasant Community Centre has dance and yoga studios, a games room, a gymnasium, a climbing wall, and a fitness centre. Classes and programs at the centre include art, yoga, badminton, dance, and other sports and recreational activities. The centre is also home to a café, as well as the Mount Pleasant branch of the Vancouver Public Library.