Vancouver, Canada
1410 W 72nd Ave
N/A
+1 6048737000
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
It’s a great park! Wish it was slightly bigger but it’s great nevertheless! Dogs are allowed. Not too busy! It is open to streets on all sides though. I’ve had a lot of good times tugging with my dog and letting him roll around the grass.
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As marked by a stone cairn in the park, this was the site of a large midden for one of the largest village sites in North America. Today, this small park is a popular place for children to play. Surrounded by trees, the roar of airplanes from the nearby airport in Richmond can be heard above the chatter of happy children. The playground equipment looks new and has quite a variety. Originally the land that comprises this park fell under the Municipality of Point Grey before the amalgamation of the City of Vancouver in 1929. The park was named for Richard Marpole, one time head of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). He was born in Wales in 1850 and became engaged in railroading when he was 18 years old. He was Superintendent of the CPR at the time of the first transcontinental passenger train’s arrival in Vancouver. Before European settlement, this area was a burial ground for the Musqueam Aboriginal people. Excavation has discovered relics that reveal much of the history of the Coastal natives. A granite cairn bears the inscription:
Parked here and never noticed the midden until google asked me to review it.
Small park with grass field, park benches and playground. Big enough for a small soccer game or playing catch. Well used park.
Nice little park, in a ancient midden. Could use a bit updating in terms of playground equipment. But not bad.
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