Hinge Park, Vancouver

Name: Hinge Park
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#53 among attractions in Vancouver

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Hinge Park is a naturalized wetland park in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Hinge Park covers 2.3 acres and also connects to Habitat Island which covers around 1.5 acres. The park includes a trail in Habitat Island, a walking/biking trail along the shoreline of False Creek, public art installations, picnic tables, benches, docks, a children's play area, a bridge constructed from sewer pipe, a water pump with metal runnels at the top of a small hill, and the Olympic Village dog park. ()

Established: 2009 (15 years ago)Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°16'16"N, 123°6'36"W

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Mt. PleasantVancouver Canada

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Day trips

Hinge Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Science World, Rogers Arena, BC Place, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

~1640 ftNE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Science World, Vancouver
8 min walk • Science World, located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, is a gleaming geodesic dome that serves as a beacon of education and entertainment for all ages. This iconic museum, situated at the end of False Creek, is dedicated to promoting science and technology...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
12 min walk • Rogers Arena, a premier sports venue located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a beacon of entertainment and athletic prowess. This multifunctional arena, with a seating capacity of up to 18,910 for ice hockey, is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the...
0.4 miN
Big stadium with a retractable roof
BC Place, Vancouver
10 min walk • BC Place is a premier sporting venue located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, and serves as a central hub for major sports events and entertainment in the region. This iconic stadium, with its distinctive retractable roof—the largest of its kind in the...
0.6 miNE
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
~1220 ftW
Bridge
Swing bridge, Vancouver
6 min walk • The Swing Bridge in Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's industrial heritage and its relationship with the bustling maritime activity of the Fraser River. This pivotal structure is not just a bridge but a moving monument that accommodates the passage...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame, Vancouver
10 min walk • The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in BC Place Stadium, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
~1190 ftW
Bridge
Cambie Bridge, Vancouver
6 min walk • The Cambie Bridge is a six-lane symmetric, precast, varying-depth-post tension-box girder bridge spanning False Creek in Vancouver, British Columbia. The current bridge opened in 1985, but is the third bridge at the same location.
0.6 miN
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
15 min walk • The Beatty Street Drill Hall is a Canadian Forces armoury located at 620 Beatty Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the home of The British Columbia Regiment, an armoured reconnaissance reserve regiment, the oldest military unit in Vancouver, and the most senior militia in the province.
0.7 miN
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
18 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
18 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
0.6 miNW
Library, Postmodern architecture
Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver
17 min walk • Vancouver Public Library is the public library system for the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2013, VPL had more than 6.9 million visits with patrons borrowing nearly 9.5 million items including: books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs, newspapers and magazines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hinge Park?

Nearby attractions include Portobello West, Vancouver (6 min walk), Cambie Bridge, Vancouver (6 min walk), Swing bridge, Vancouver (6 min walk), Plaza of Nations, Vancouver (7 min walk).

How to get to Hinge Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hinge Park:

Bus

West 2nd Ave at Columbia St • Lines: 84 (4 min walk)
Pacific Blvd at Marinaside Cres • Lines: 23 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (6 min walk)
Village Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Olympic Village • Lines: Canada Line (11 min walk)
Main Street-Science World • Lines: Expo Line (12 min walk)

Trolleybus

Smithe St at Expo Blvd • Lines: 17 (11 min walk)
Main Street at Switchmen Street • Lines: 19, 3, 8 (11 min walk)

Train

Vancouver Pacific Central (15 min walk)
Waterfront (26 min walk)