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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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Latest news
Pump don't Dump: Free sewage pump-outs, extended hours and enhanced service at civic marinas
June 23 2017 - Learn how you can help improve water quality in False Creek this summer.
City of Vancouver and Park Board increase needle pickup efforts in Andy Livingstone Park
June 20 2017 - We have increased safety efforts in response to concerns of needles found in Andy Livingstone Park and Crosstown Elementary School.
Park Board partner celebrates 100 years of lawn bowling in Stanley Park
June 16 2017 - The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary just as it is undergoing a youthful transformation.
City and Park Board reveal concept plans for future of Northeast False Creek, including new park and removal of the viaducts
June 5 2017 - The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board are taking among their last steps in public engagement to refine the area plan that will direct the future of Northeast False Creek.
Swim to Survive: Free drowning prevention program open to 2,000 children and youth
May 30 2017 - The Vancouver Park Board is expanding its partnership with the Lifesaving Society and Lifeguard Outreach Society to offer three days of Swim to Survive.
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