Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

May 3, 2005 (No. 15) - 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.

Walk With A Naturalist in the Hastings Park Sanctuary Saturday, May 14th. Join Vancouver Natural History Society birder Meg Brown at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary at 10 am for this two hour, free, guided walk. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Hastings Park Conservancy. This invitation is not extended to dogs. Ph. 604-255-9458.

Children's Festival at Vanier Park May 16th to 23rd. Lots of free activities on-site.  Tickets at Ph. 604-280-4444.

Park Board Rangers Start patrols May 21st.  Rangers have a host of responsibilities including the monitoring of play field 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 21st. 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 21st. 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, 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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