Vancouver Park Board - Queen Elizabeth Park

Welcome to Vancouver's Horticultural Jewel! Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most visited park in Vancouver and holds within its perimeters some of the most beautiful public gardens anywhere. Its recreational offerings are diverse ranging from sporty to horticultural and include golf, tennis, lawn bowling, disc golf, an extensive outdoor arboretum and the indoor Bloedel Floral Conservatory.

The seasonally changing and beautifully planted Quarry Gardens astound residents and tourists alike as viewed from the park's upper reaches or from the bottom looking up. Expertly positioned, select ornamental trees and shrubs make this Vancouver's horticultural jewel located practically city-centre.

Open Air Theatre in the Park

ROBIN HOOD — A Promenade Play

After 6 summers of critically acclaimed sold out productions (Grimm Tales, The Road to Canterbury, Alice in Wonderland, A Midsummer Nights' Dream) ITSAZOO returns to the great outdoors with an irreverent modern adaptation of Robin Hood. Performed promenade-style, Robin Hood is a social/political satire inspired and influenced by everything from Bread and Puppet Theatre and Bertolt Brecht to South Park and The Colbert Report. Our story follows a group of social activists who live and work amongst the transients of a tent city located in an urban park. The need for social programs is at an all time high however the government has allocated all its resources to a commerce driven sporting event. So the activists take matters into their own hands. In this promenade play the audience literally follows the merry men as they 'Steal from the Rich to give to the Poor'.

WHEN: August 4-7, 10-14 and 17-19 @ 7:00pm.
Pay-What-You-Can-Preview August 4.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Park—Meet at the entrance to the Bloedel Conservatory.
TICKETS: Tickets can only be purchased in person from the Bloedel Conservatory.
Bloedel Hours: 9am-8pm Monday to Friday & 10am-9pm Sat/Sun
Call 604-257-8584 for more information.

Activities »

Sports - disc golf, lawn bowling, tennis, pitch & putt golf. Picnics, Tai Chi. Nighttime stargazing or enjoying the spectacular views of the city.

Attractions »

Queen Elizabeth Park's commanding location makes it the home base of a diverse number of attractions including one of Canada's best arboretums, the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, exquisite quarry gardens and a top notch restaurant.

Dining in the Park

Seasons in the Park combines a beautiful view of the city with stylish ambience and great food!

Donations »

Support from donors is always welcome and encouraged at Queen Elizabeth Park. From benches to tree planting to endowments, Park Board staff are ready to assist you in your special request.

Getting There »

You can get to the park by bike, bus or car. Use our park map to find your way around the park.

History »

Queen Elizabeth Park started its life in Vancouver as something else entirely - a basalt quarry. The land was sold to the City of Vancouver in 1928 by the CPR. Then in 1948, Deputy Superintendent William Livingstone put his full attention and the combined talents of his dedicated Park Board horticultural staff, to the task of transforming the site.

Weddings »

Book your wedding ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth Park Celebration Pavilion! Adjacent to a superb outdoor fountain and a ring of West Coast style arbours, the Celebration Pavilion offers great views for guests and is located practically city-centre.