Marpole - Winona Park

Winona Park

Coordinates: 49°12′56″N 123°06′50″W / 49.215530°N 123.113960°W / 49.215530; -123.113960 Winona Park is a park in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver, Canada, just south of the Langara golf course. It has 3 levels, each being the size of a football field. Unlike many similar parks which contain large grass fields, Winona Park is not attached to any community centre or school. Combined with the fact that it is situated in an area which consists mostly of low density residential housing, and the fact that organized sports clubs require an explicit permit for use of the fields, Winona Park is relatively calm as attendance is low, providing individual or couples a haven of privacy and peace.

In addition to the three parallel fields mentioned above, the park also features a small children's playground which consists of a slide, several bars, a tire swing, and 4 swings. It is notable that due to the terracing of the three fields and the natural southern aspect of the land in the area, there is a spectacular southern view featuring the North Arm Fraser River and into the Richmond delta. It is said that on a clear day with minimal smog interference, one is able to see tens and tens of kilometres into the distance. Also, since most of the park is composed of grass expanses to accommodate the fields, a light breeze is present even on mostly windless days, granting users of the park relief from the heat of the summer sun. The park is not without shade, however, as there are large trees planted in a linear fashion between each of the fields/levels of the park.