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Playland

Theme & amusement parks ·Vancouver ·Open now
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About

Playland is an amusement park on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds at Hastings Park in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Playland — Aerial view across Playland’s rides, midway, and surrounding grounds
Playland — Aerial view across Playland’s rides, midway, and surrounding groundsPlayland — Enterprise ride’s large wheel against a clear blue skyPlayland — Colorful spinning ride and midway attractions at PlaylandPlayland — Hellsgate ride with themed towers and visitors belowPlayland — Hellevator tower ride rising above the parkPlayland — Playland midway with rides, banners, and visitorsPlayland — Rainbow ride with its arched track and passenger carsPlayland — Log ride boats moving through the covered loading areaPlayland — Log flume track and supports crossing the water channelPlayland — Wave swinger chairs carrying riders high above the parkPlayland — Musik Express cars circling beneath the ride canopy

Why go

  • The Wooden Roller Coaster, given classic and landmark status by American Coaster Enthusiasts.
  • Atmosfear, a Star Flyer built in 2011.
  • The Beast, a KMG XXL ride built in 2015.
  • Hellevator, a drop tower built in 2000.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

Rides and age limits

Ride count
A wooden roller coaster plus about 20 other rides
The Flume
Water ride · built in 1985
Breakdance!
Huss Rides · built in 2003
Crazy Beach Party
Huss Rides Frisbee · built in 2005
Drop Zone
Skycoaster · built in 2000
Enterprise
Built by Huss Rides in 1984
Westcoast Wheel
Built in 2007
Gladiator
Built by Huss Rides in 2004
Hell’s Gate
Top Spin ride · built by Huss Rides in 2000
Music Express
Dates from 1990
Pirate Ship
Huss Rides swinging ship · built in 1984
Revelation
Booster ride · built in 2000
Scooters
Bumper cars · built in 1992
Scrambler
Built by Eli Bridge Company in 1984

Know before you go

  • Fright Nights features haunted houses, performers and roaming monsters. Most regular rides remain open during the event.

With kids

  • Children’s shows are among the attractions.
  • Mini golf is among the park’s attractions.
  • Face painting is available among the park’s attractions.
  • The park has a climbing wall.
  • The Glass House is a funhouse.
  • The park also has a haunted house, arcade and carnival games.

Best time to visit

  • The regular season runs from May to September; Playland reopens in October for Fright Nights.

Don't miss

  • ArcadeThe arcade is one of Playland’s attractions.Playland
  • Carnival gamesCarnival games are among Playland’s attractions.Playland

Entrances

  • Vehicle accessGeneral parking access is through Gates 6 and 9.Hastings Park

Facilities

  • Parking At Hastings and Windermere Streets.
  • Bike rack Outside the gate.

Shorts

History

Happyland operated at Hastings Park before Playland opened at its current site. The park is regarded as Canada’s oldest amusement park. The Wooden Roller Coaster dates to Playland’s opening era. Playland became part of the PNE in 1993, and later added Fright Nights, an October Halloween event.

  1. 1929–1957Happyland operated at the opposite end of the Hastings Park property.
  2. 1957–1958Construction began in December 1957; Playland opened at its present site in 1958. Its opening coaster was then Canada’s largest wooden roller coaster.
  3. 1993Playland became a Pacific National Exhibition division in January.
  4. 2001Playland began holding Fright Nights in October.
  5. 2018Corkscrew closed.
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  1. 2022–2024The PNE announced it had acquired a launched coaster planned to open in 2024.

How to get there

  • BusThe main entrance is a short walk from several bus stops.

Accessibility

  • Parking for disabled visitors At Gate 2 off Renfrew Street.

Sources: Playland (Vancouver) - Wikipedia · Vancouver/Commercial Dr-Hastings Park - Wikivoy… · PNE - Hastings Park, Vancouver · Plan your visit to the PNE - PNE · About Us - PNE · Playland (Vancouver) - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where
2901 E Hastings St., Vancouver
Website
pne.ca/

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Questions and answers

Where is Playland in Vancouver?

Playland is at Hastings Park, beside the Pacific National Exhibition fairgrounds.

What can you do at Playland?

Playland has rides, a wooden roller coaster, mini golf, an arcade, carnival games, a shooting gallery and a haunted house.

Is Playland suitable for children?

Children’s shows, mini golf and face painting are among Playland’s attractions.

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