Category Archives: Parks

Summer starts in Vancouver with the opening of the city’s outdoor pools!

Vancouver – with some of Canada’s most important bird habitat – is the perfect place to lead the country in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day.

The BMO Vancouver Marathon – showcasing the city’s famous landmarks and shorelines – will close the Stanley Park seawall between Second Beach and Lumberman’s Arch to the public this Sunday morning till noon.

Residents will now be able to play basketball year-round at one of the city’s premiere recreation destinations.

The Vancouver Park Board is holding two open houses to seek public input on the installation of an integrated electric vehicle charging station and cellular pole in parking lots at three park locations along Beach Avenue.

Residents and media are invited to join Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Vancouver Park Board Chair Constance Barnes and other special guests at the completion celebration for Emery Barnes Park.

Celebrate the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver parks this weekend by participating in Tree Talks and Walks hosted by Vancouver Park Board.

Celebrate Earth Day festivities in various Vancouver parks starting this weekend.

The Vancouver Park Board is in the second phase of updating its Strategic Plan, and is inviting Vancouver residents to learn more at an upcoming information meeting.

The Vancouver Park Board is now accepting applications from community groups for creative community building projects.

The Vancouver Park Board is continuing environmental leadership at its three championship golf courses by installing six bat houses.

The Vancouver Park Board has reopened Stanley Park as winds have subsided.

The off ramp into Stanley Park from the southbound Stanley Park causeway (leading to Prospect Point) and one lane of the causeway will be closed this morning between 10:00 and 10:30 am.

The Vancouver Park Board has temporarily closed Stanley Park to vehicular traffic in the interest of public safety due to a number of trees that have fallen down and continuing high winds.

For the twelfth consecutive year, herons have returned to nest in the large colony located in the trees that tower above the Park Board’s Administrative Offices and the tennis courts.

Seniors across the city can learn how to take charge of their health at a free health forum sponsored by the Vancouver Park Board.

Stanley Park will soon be the site of a pilot project to enrich the health and quality of life for youth, families and adults living with barriers.

The Vancouver Park Board has made changes to its Committee and Board meeting structure and schedules that will make it easier for the public to participate and be more efficient for the Board, staff and residents.

Today, Friday, February 17, the Vancouver Park Board will be delaying vehicle and bike traffic on Park Drive between Prospect Point and Second Beach starting at 12:30 p.m. to carry out emergency tree work.

Today, Vancouver City Council approved the Park Board’s $18 million capital budget for 2012. This investment will improve and expand parks and recreation services to meet the changing needs of a growing population and renew existing assets.

Residents and media are invited to join Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, Vancouver Park Board Chair Constance Barnes and Grandview Community Centre Association President Kate Perkins at the official opening of the $21.2 million Trout Lake Community Centre and an afternoon … Continue reading →

Park Board Chair Constance Barnes offers the following statement regarding a news report about the welfare of former Stanley Park farm animals: “I have ordered a full review of the treatment of animals adopted by area farms and citizens following … Continue reading →

On Sunday, February 12, Creekside Community Recreation Centre at 1 Athletes Way will be hosting a legacy celebration to commemorate the second anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

The Vancouver Park Board has extended the partial Stanley Park seawall closure, between Siwash Rock and Prospect Point from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until Friday, February 10.

The Stanley Park seawall between Siwash Rock and Prospect Point will be closed on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday February 7 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in order for crews to do maintenance work.

The Vancouver Park Board’s newest playground – with a train theme and nature-based play oriented for pre-school aged children – is now open.

Effective Feb 1, 2012, all skating lesson participants at the Vancouver Park Board’s eight ice rinks must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet or a snowboarding helmet.

The Vancouver Park Board is asking would-be skaters not to venture out onto frozen lakes and ponds in city parks. Most ice is too thin to support people or even pets.

This weekend, the Vancouver Park Board and a residents’ group in East Vancouver will be marking the successful conclusion of a collaborative street tree project along East 6th Avenue which will see the first of 52 new elm trees planted … Continue reading →

The new Trout Lake Community Centre will open its doors to the public on Monday, January 16.

People with iPhones, iPod touch and iPad can now more easily navigate their way around Vancouver’s parks following release of Vancouver Park Board’s new smart phone application or ‘app’.

The Vancouver Park Board’s Lifeguard School begins January 10, 2012

Kick start 2012 and wash away the 2011 cobwebs by taking a dip in English Bay on New Year’s Day.

A section of the Stanley Park Seawall between Siwash Rock and Lions Gate Bridge will reopen at 4:00 pm today.

A full range of Vancouver Park Board recreational facilities and attractions will be open for family fun over the holidays including several on Christmas Day.

The Stanley Park seawall has been closed between Siwash Rock and Lions Gate Bridge due to a rock fall.