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The Vancouver Park Board is the only elected body of its kind in Canada. Formed in 1888 as a committee to manage the new Stanley Park, its history is as old as the city's itself.
It has exclusive possession, jurisdiction, and control over more than 230 public parks in Vancouver and a large public recreation system of community centres, pools, rinks, fitness centres, golf courses, street trees, marinas, playing fields, and more.
The elected nature of the Park Board and the strength and focus of its mandate have resulted in urban parks and recreation that today hold an enviable and esteemed position world-wide.
The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve, and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.
Read the Park Board Strategic Framework (directions, goals, and objectives) 
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The Park Board ensures that Vancouver parks and recreation remains accessible and sustainable.
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Latest news
Stanley Park Ghost Train and VanDusen Glow in the Garden are set to entertain again this Halloween
October 12 2017 - Vancouver Park Board's Stanley Park Ghost Train and VanDusen Glow in the Garden are set to entertain again this Halloween.
Helping the Burrard Inlet ecosystem: salt marsh in New Brighton Park already attracting juvenile salmon and rich marine life
September 21 2017 - A new tidal wetland in New Brighton Park in east Vancouver has been created to improve access to nature for park visitors, and provide habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife.
Second Beach and New Brighton pools to stay open an extra two weeks after record season
August 31 2017 - Second Beach and New Brighton pools to stay open an extra two weeks until September 17, 2017 after record season.
Park Board’s fall tree sale up and running
August 30 2017 - The Vancouver Park Board kicked off its annual fall tree sale with 1,500 trees available online for $10 apiece.
Park Board opens city’s largest playground complete with high flying zipline
August 24 2017 - Vancouver Park Board opens largest and most accessible playgound in the city at Creekside Park.
Parks, gardens, and beaches
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Facilities and schedules
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