Stanley Park Remains Closed Today. Public Advised to Stay Out of the Park

January 10, 2007 (No. 2) - The Park Board is reporting that, in the interest of public safety, Stanley Park will remain closed today following an assessment of hazardous trees along roadways. The park was closed yesterday after being hit by gale-force winds late in the afternoon. Further remedial work is required to make the roads in the park safe for travel. There is still concern that snags, leaning trees and large branches that are hung up in the treetops may come down.

Staff are working to reopen access to Sequoia Grill from the Beach Avenue entrance of the park by late afternoon today. Temporary two-way access to the restaurant will be provided for an event scheduled for this evening.

The Aquarium and all other park facilities except for the Fish House Restaurant will remain closed today. Roads in the park will reopen as soon as safety issues have been addressed.

The public is advised for their own safety to respect the signage and barricades at park entrances and stay out of the park while staff carry out remedial work. Forest trails in the park remain closed to the public.

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For more information contact Carol DeFina, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8440 or Joyce Courtney, Manager of Communications, at 604-861-4375.
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