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Charleson Park, Granville Island
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Charleson Park

  • 4.61.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

False Creek waterfront park with a seawall, playgrounds, planted paths, a waterfall and pond overlooking downtown.

Quick answers

Charleson Park in short

When is Charleson Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Charleson Park?

It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Charleson Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Charleson Park good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Charleson Park cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Charleson Park?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Charleson Park?

About 60 minutes.

Where is Charleson Park?

999 Charleson Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A2.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 10 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 8° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
6 AM–10 PM
tuesday
6 AM–10 PM
wednesday
6 AM–10 PM
thursday
6 AM–10 PM
friday
6 AM–10 PM
saturday
6 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–10 PM

Usually a little busy at this hour

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Charleson Park
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  4. 4 Tamarind Tales · 8 min
  5. 5 A.BENTO · 11 min
999 Charleson Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4A2(opens the map)DirectionsTo Granville IslandCall+1604-873-7000Websitecovapp.vancouver.ca

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 60 min
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 1.1k reviews

Known for

  • Waterfall and pond
  • Seawall
  • Playgrounds
  • Off-leash areas
  • Picnics
  • Jogging
  • Sunset views
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

What people say

People like:
The playground offers a good variety for children aged three to six.
My 3yo and 6yo love it. Good variety for this sort of age range. Pro tip : add a zipline. Some more bike stands would be nice.
Google reviewer

Around Granville Island

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time