Public Open House - Riley, Hillcrest & Nat Bailey Stadium Parks Master Plan

March 3, 2005 (No. 19) - The public is invited to an Open House to view and comment on the new Master Plan for Riley, Hillcrest and Nat Bailey Stadium Parks which will determine the locations of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Curling Venue and the new Percy Norman Pool.

Saturday, March 12th, 2005
2:30 pm 5:00 pm
Riley Park Community Centre,
50 East 30th Avenue (at Ontario Street)

The draft Master Plan and comments received from the public will then go to the Park Board for final approval. The Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC), the City and the Park Board will jointly be responsible for project implementation.

After the Open House, the proposed Master Plan can be viewed on the Park Board web site at www.vancouverparks.ca. Click on "Planning" and follow the links.

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For further information, contact: Mark Vulliamy, Manager of Research & Planning at 604-257-8461.

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.