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An aging blue and red playground structure at Bella Vista Park.

Bella Vista Park Playground Replacement

Coming in 2027

Bella Vista Neighborhood Park (1911 SE Bella Vista Rd.) is getting a new playground! This 5.3-acre park serves the Bella Vista neighborhood in east Vancouver.

Thank you to everyone who completed the online pre-design survey in June. The community selected the theme "Fantasy Forest" for the playground. Park developers are working on a design featuring this theme. There will be an opportunity for neighbors to review the initial design and provide feedback at an open house in the fall.

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Overview

Installed in 1999, the play equipment at Bella Vista Neighborhood Park is in poor condition. It does not meet current ADA standards and will become a safety concern if it is not replaced. In 2027, Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services will replace the play equipment to better serve the surrounding neighborhoods.

The budget for this project is focused on replacing the play equipment in the existing playground location. The project may include adding a few additional amenities like benches, picnic tables, bike racks and trash cans. It will not include other updates to the park.

Explore other playgrounds for ideas

Looking for ideas of what to expect with your playground replacement? Visit these other City parks that have received a similar type of playground replacement in recent years.

Project Timeline

Outreach and Pre-Design

Spring-Summer 2026
City staff collaborates with neighbors through online surveys and feedback forms to explore playground opportunities, equipment preferences and themes.

Finalize Design

Fall 2026-Winter 2027
Neighbors and city staff work together through online surveys and/or in-person meetings to create a final playground design that is within the budget and follows safety and accessibility requirements. Construction documents are created, and materials are ordered based on the approved design.

Construction

Spring-Summer 2027
Actual construction of the new playground takes place during these months. Vancouver Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services will host a neighborhood gathering to celebrate the opening of the new Bella Vista Park playground when construction is complete.

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