Public Open House - Lighting and Synthetic Turf Playing Field at Kerrisdale Park/Point Grey Secondary School

March 10, 2005 (No. 21) - The Vancouver Park Board and the Vancouver School Board are proposing to install a purpose built sports lighting system to illuminate a 100 x 64 meter soccer field within the running track next to Point Grey Secondary School. The lighting will be installed as part of an upgrade of the field playing surface from natural grass to synthetic turf.

The public is invited to see displays, hear a presentation and make comments on this initiative.

Thursday, March 17th, 2005
6:30 pm 9:00 pm
(Presentation at 7:00 pm)
Point Grey Secondary School Cafeteria,
5350 East Boulevard

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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.