
2099 Beach Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
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) (2 MB)
The Park Board ensures that Vancouver parks and recreation remains accessible and sustainable.
Find dates, agendas, reports, and live video for upcoming Park Board meetings, and minutes and video from past meetings.
Tell us online if you have a problem, concern, question or comment about a park, facility, or an item managed by the Park Board.
April 23 2018 - The Park Board will attempt to have Sunset Beach Park and field open to the public by early June 2018.
April 17 2018 - The Park Board continues to have concerns about the impact of 4/20 event on the park and residents.
April 13 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board is participating in the City Nature Challenge, a global initiative inviting people to engage with nature in their cities.
April 12 2018 - BC Hydro has approached the Vancouver School Board (VSB), the City, and Park Board with a new proposal to build an underground electricity substation on the VSB property adjacent to Nelson Park.
April 12 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board is restoring the nine-kilometre Stanley Park seawall, the largest restoration in its history.
Visit one of our stunning parks, gardens, and beaches. Rain or shine, our city's physical splendour can inspire and soothe you.
Find Vancouver sports fields, courts, golf courses, ice rinks, fitness centres, pools, water parks, marinas, community centres, and gyms.
Find and register for recreation and leisure programs, classes, and lessons offered at Vancouver recreation facilities.