Accessible multi-use urban greenway for walking, cycling and rolling across Vancouver’s west side.
The temporary City path runs 8.5 km from near Fir Street and West 6th Avenue to the Fraser River. It has an all-weather asphalt route for walking, cycling and rolling, a bark-mulch walking and jogging path, separated walking and cycling spaces, crossing markings, portable washrooms, waste bins, benches and Mobi bike-share stations. Construction or temporary conditions can affect crossings; check the City’s current notices before travel.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Fairview, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Marpole, Shaughnessy
Public branch with collections, computers, Wi-Fi, programs, and accessible services.
Located at 2112 West 42nd Avenue, in the lower level of Kerrisdale Community Centre. Hours: Monday closed; Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am–7 pm; Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am–6 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm. Services include computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, Wi-Fi, and Chinese and French collections. The branch has an automatic door, elevator access, accessible washroom and worktables, and adaptive equipment and accessibility software. Community-centre parking is paid; library visitors may receive three free hours by signing in at the kiosk.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Community programs, youth and seniors services, pool, fitness centre, and recreation facilities.
Located at 5851 West Boulevard. Facilities include youth and seniors centres, playground, games room, gymnasium, fitness centre and pool; the centre is affiliated with Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena and Kerrisdale Play Palace. Centre and fitness hours are weekdays 6:30 am–10 pm and weekends/holidays 9 am–6 pm. Seniors centre hours are weekdays 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–4 pm, closed Sundays and holidays. Fees apply. Three hours of parking are free for centre users after kiosk sign-in, then $3.50/hour. Centre phone 604-257-8100; pool phone 604-257-8105.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Provider: Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Community Policing Centre
Volunteer patrols, crime-prevention information, community outreach, and safety initiatives.
KOM CPC volunteers patrol neighbourhoods during daylight and evening hours and share local safety information. The centre collaborates with the Vancouver Police Department, ICBC and Metro Vancouver Transit Police on initiatives including Speed Watch and theft-from-auto alerts. Address: 6070 East Boulevard, Vancouver BC V6M 3V5. Phone 604-717-3434; email info@komcpc.com. Public opening hours are not listed; contact the centre before visiting. For emergencies call 911.
Service Areas: Kerrisdale, Marpole, Oakridge, Vancouver
RapidBus connecting Joyce Station, Oakridge, Kerrisdale and UBC along the 41st Avenue corridor.
R4 runs from Joyce Station via Joyce Street, 41st Avenue, Oakridge Station, Marine Drive, 16th Avenue and Wesbrook Mall to UBC Exchange. The official timetable is effective April 20, 2026. Consult TransLink for current stop times, service alerts, fares and accessibility details. The route runs along Arbutus Ridge’s southern edge on 41st Avenue.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Shaughnessy, Sunset, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West Point Grey
Fire suppression and rescue response for emergencies throughout Vancouver.
For fire or rescue emergencies in Vancouver, call 911. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responds across the City. School and community groups may request a firehall tour by contacting a hall at least four weeks in advance; tours depend on availability and may be interrupted by an emergency. A firehall is not a walk-in public service counter.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Fairview, Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Kitsilano, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Riley Park, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, Strathcona, Sunset, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West End, West Point Grey
Free short-term loans of water shut-off keys for eligible residential service lines.
The City loans water line shut-off keys at Firehalls 12 and 21 for pipes up to 20 mm (¾ inch). Key-loan hours are daily 8 am–9 pm. Keys are generally loaned for up to 48 hours; call the hall first to confirm a key is available. Firehall 12: 2460 Balaclava Street, 604-665-6012. Firehall 21: 5425 Carnarvon Street, 604-665-6021.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Vancouver
Weekly grocery distribution for Vancouver residents experiencing food insecurity; registration is required.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank provides weekly grocery access to people experiencing food insecurity who live in Vancouver. New clients should arrange a registration appointment and bring government-issued photo ID for adults, recent proof of address in the catchment area, and care cards or government-issued ID for dependants. Registered clients may visit a distribution location once a week with their client card. The October 2026 calendar lists the Vancouver site at 3454 Lougheed Highway: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am–4 pm, Thursday 1–7 pm, Friday 10 am–4 pm, and Saturday 10 am–3 pm, with monthly and statutory holiday closures; check the current calendar before traveling. The food bank offers monthly specialized programs for children and seniors. The 211 listing also states additional visa-status eligibility conditions for some temporary residents; confirm current details with the food bank.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Kitsilano, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Riley Park, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, Sunset, Sunset Beach, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West End, West Point Grey
Location: 3454 Lougheed Highway, Vancouver, British Columbia