Some good places to grab a bite are Sushi Mania, Domino's or V-Nam Vietnamese Restaurant. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Moodyville neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Caffe Artigiano located at 125 Victory Ship Way. Groceries can be found at The Artisan Bake Shoppe which is a 6-minute walk and you'll find Dr Lynda Grant only a 3 minute walk as well. For those days you just want to be indoors, look no further than Polygon Gallery to keep you occupied for hours. For nearby green space, Park and Emerald Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk. As for close-by schools, Charros Community Garden is a 4-minute walk from Parks on Third.

If you are reliant on transit, don't fear, Parks on Third has a public transit Bus Stop (Westbound E 3rd St @ St. Patricks Ave) only steps away. It also has route Lynn Valley/lonsdale Quay close by.