Swangard Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue in the northwest corner of Central Park in Burnaby, British Columbia. It hosts soccer, rugby, football and track-and-field events, with access from Boundary Road and nearby transit.
- Location: 6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2; another listing gives 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Y4.
- From the hotel: about a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive.
- Events: schedules and ticket arrangements depend on the event organizer.
- Public track: available when the stadium is open to the public; check the bookings schedule first.
Where is Swangard Stadium?
Swangard Stadium sits in the northwest corner of Central Park in Burnaby, British Columbia. Its listed addresses are 6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2, and 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Y4.
The stadium has a natural grass field and seating capacity for 4,500, plus bleacher seats. Its field dimensions vary by sport: the soccer field is 68 m by 105 m, the football field is 60 m by 130 m, and the rugby field is 68 m by 120 m. Vancouver Sun sports journalist Erwin Swangard raised nearly $1 million for the stadium’s construction in 1969.
Events and ticket details to check
Swangard Stadium hosts soccer, rugby, football and track-and-field events, but ticket arrangements vary by booking. The stadium does not sell tickets or passes for every event; check the event organizer’s website.
For Vancouver Rise FC matches, the stadium is steps from Patterson Station on the Expo Line, and the club encourages fans to use transit on match days. Check the team or event organizer’s current information for the schedule and ticket arrangements before you travel.
The stadium also has a public track: an 8-lane, 400-metre Olympic-regulation oval with a rubberized surface. It is available when the stadium is open to the public, so check the bookings schedule before setting out.
Weekday hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, and the stadium is closed for events and statutory holidays. Check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Swangard Stadium?
Swangard Stadium is about a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Cassandra Hotel, making it a nearby venue to plan around. For public transit, Vancouver Rise FC identifies Patterson Station on the Expo Line as steps from the stadium. You can also review this guide to Vancouver public transport from Joyce–Collingwood when planning your route.
If you’re mapping out more time nearby, the one-day Vancouver itinerary offers another planning reference. Use the event organizer’s information to confirm the best approach for your specific booking.
Parking, entry and event-day planning
Free parking is available in the lot at Boundary Road and 47th Avenue and in the east lot accessed from Kingsway. There is one designated parking stall in the main lot near Kingsway and Smith Avenue, ten in the Central Park Playground lot, and two in the swimming pool lot off Boundary Road at 46th Avenue. An asphalt path connects the main parking area to the stadium’s main entrance gate, about 300 metres away.
The main entrance gate is accessible. Wheelchair-accessible viewing positions are in sections C and D, though the access ramp is very steep. Main-level washrooms and change rooms are accessible; changeroom washrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Only trained service dogs are allowed.
For Vancouver Rise FC match days, bags must be smaller than 14” x 14” x 6”; coolers, backpacks and luggage are not allowed, and there is no bag check. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but empty reusable water bottles are permitted.
The venue is cashless, and re-entry is not allowed after leaving. Free fenced bike parking is outside Gate 2, at the fence line by the stadium entrance at Boundary Road and Kingsway; bring your own bike lock.
FAQs
What is the address of Swangard Stadium?
Two listed addresses are 6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2, and 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Y4.
Does Swangard Stadium sell tickets?
Not for every event. Check the event organizer’s website for ticket information.
Can you use the track at Swangard Stadium?
The public track is available when the stadium is open to the public. Check the bookings schedule first, as the stadium closes for events and statutory holidays.
Is parking free at Swangard Stadium?
Yes. Free parking is available in the lot at Boundary Road and 47th Avenue and in the east lot accessed from Kingsway.