Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

April 30, 2004 (No. 25) - Vancouver Parks host a diverse range of cultural events and outdoor activities. Listed below are some upcoming special events facilitated by the Vancouver Park Board. For detailed information please go to the Park Board website at www.vancouverparks.ca and look for Special Events under the For Your Information section.

Stanley Park Seawall Closed Between Lions Gate Bridge and Third Beach through the end of May. This section of the popular seawall will be closed for widening and re-paving. Further details regarding this closure with detours is posted on the home page of the Park Board Web site at www.vancouverparks.ca  Ph. 604-257-8400.

Annual Basset Hound Walk Sunday, May 2nd at 11 am at Prospect Point Picnic grounds in Stanley Park. Bring your favourite qualifying dog, the family and a picnic lunch.

Pow Wow Event Friday, May 7th to Sunday, May 9 at Trout Lake Community Centre located at 3350 Victoria Drive. 19th Annual Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House sponsored traditional Pow Wow with exhibition dancing, crafts, food and silent auction. Ph. 604-874-4231.

Children's Festival at Vanier Park Monday, May 17th to Monday, May 24th. Lots of free activities on-site. Tickets:  Ph. 604-280-4444.

Park Board Rangers start patrols Saturday, May 22nd. Rangers have a host of responsibilities including monitoring of play fields and general park activities (including filming and "busking"), bike patrol, reporting on by-law infractions, public education regarding park rules and general liaison work with other agencies and stakeholders. Ph. 604-257-8400.

Beaches and Beachside Pools to open Saturday, May 22nd. Lifeguards will be on duty at designated areas on Vancouver's bathing beaches from 11:30 am to dusk. Kitsilano, Second Beach and New Brighton Park pools will also be open from May 22nd. Check for details at www.vancouverparks.ca

Need any story ideas? Visit the Park Board's new Web site, check out the feature boxes on the home page or just give us a call.

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Contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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