It’s hard for kids to get tired of Kitsilano’s beaches and playgrounds in the summer, but if you want to take advantage of some organized activities, check out the summer programs at West Side Family Place, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House and Trimble Park.
3 Fun and Easy Places to Take Your Kids in Summer
1. Kitsilano Neighbourhood House’s summer parent and tots program is running at Tatlow Park, at McDonald Street and 2nd Avenue, every sunny Monday and Friday, July 4 – August 22 from 10:00-11:30am. There are tons of organized outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and a circle time as well as the playground equipment to play on; and parents can get to know other parents in the community.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, 3683 West 4th Avenue, 604.736.3588
2. West Side Family Place drop-in runs daily, Monday – Friday, 9:30am-noon (closed every last Friday of the month), and Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, 1:00-4:30pm. The enormous covered sandbox, playhouses and arts and crafts room are firm favourites with the kids and parents can enjoy a coffee and snack donated by Starbucks. Circle Time, a fun and interactive gathering with songs and stories, happens at 11:30 am and at 2:30pm during the afternoon drop-Ins. The 1st visit is free and thereafter the drop-in fee is $2 per family per visit with membership.
West Side Family Place, 2819 West 11th Avenue, 604.738.2819
3. Trimble Park Playground is open all summer long at 8th and Trimble (in Point Grey). Playground staff from Point Grey Community Centre will be on hand Monday-Saturday, June 30-August 23, from 10:00am -4:00pm to organize games, sports and crafts and the wading pool is also open daily. Visit the West Point Grey Community Centre website for a calendar of daily events. A $5 membership is required, which can be purchased at the park.
West Point Grey Community Centre, 4397 W 2nd Avenue, 604.257.8140
Last modified: July 15, 2014
