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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.
Park Board meetings and decisions
Find dates, agendas, reports, and live video for upcoming Park Board meetings, and minutes and video from past meetings.
Contact the Park Board
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Latest news
Park Board statement on closure of Sunset Beach Park and field
April 23 2018 - The Park Board will attempt to have Sunset Beach Park and field open to the public by early June 2018.
Park Board statement on 420 marijuana event at Sunset Beach Park
April 17 2018 - The Park Board continues to have concerns about the impact of 4/20 event on the park and residents.
Join Park Board in global City Nature Challenge
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.
Statement regarding proposed BC Hydro underground substation in downtown Vancouver
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.
Park Board begins restoration work on 101-year-old Stanley Park seawall
April 12 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board is restoring the nine-kilometre Stanley Park seawall, the largest restoration in its history.
Parks, gardens, and beaches
Visit one of our stunning parks, gardens, and beaches. Rain or shine, our city's physical splendour can inspire and soothe you.
Facilities and schedules
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Register for recreational lessons and classes
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