Slide Closes Portion of Stanley Park Seawall

November 16, 2004 (No. 16) - A slide on the Stanley Park Seawall has closed a portion of the popular pedestrian/cycle/blader path from 300 metres north of Siwash Rock to the Lions Gate Bridge. Park Board crews are assessing the situation to ensure the safety of Seawall users. Notice of the reopening will be posted on the Park Board's web site at vancouverparks.ca.

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Contact: Eric Meagher, Stanley Park Supervisor, for information at Cell 604-834-0155 or 604-257-8521

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.