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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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Park Board Commissioners
The Park Board ensures that Vancouver parks and recreation remains accessible and sustainable.
Park Board meetings and decisions
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Latest news
Park Board and Canada One Athletic Foundation celebrate enhanced basketball courts during Kitsfest
August 18 2017 - Park Board and Canada One Athletic Foundation celebrate enhanced basketball courts at Kitsilano Beach.
Beaches for all: Park Board launches beach mat pilot project at English Bay
August 9 2017 - Mobi-Mat allows those with mobility challenges to enjoy the ocean.
Rental of 3030 Victoria Drive
July 18 2017 - The Vancouver Park Board and the City of Vancouver will be making a property a 3030 Victoria Drive—purchased for future park expansion—available for rent.
Park Acquisition Strategy and 3030 Victoria Drive
July 7 2017 - Get an update on the status of 3030 Victoria Drive, a City property intended to expand John Hendry Park (Trout Lake).
Hot times, summer in the city
July 7 2017 - The summer sunshine makes Vancouver parks a perfect, summer playground. However, this weather increases the fire hazard in city parks.
Parks, gardens, and beaches
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Facilities and schedules
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