Public Invited to Festivities to Celebrate Upgrades to Kingcrest Park

October 17, 2005 (No. 72) - Upgrades to Kingcrest Park have recently been completed and the public is invited to attend the festivities to mark the completion of the project. The event will include a portable climbing wall, participatory drumming, square dancing performance, refreshments and much more.

Kingcrest Park Opening
Sunday, October 23, 2005
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Events are planned throughout the afternoon.
East 26th Avenue and Knight Street

The Friends of Kingcrest Park, after receiving input from residents, approached the Park Board in 2002 with a proposal to upgrade the park that would improve safety and better meet the needs of this diverse community. Improvements to this 2.5 hectare park included replacement of the playground, playing field improvements, a new sports court, new picnic area, benches, new paths and additional trees. The $180,000 project was part of the Park Board's 2003 - 2005 Capital Plan.

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For further information, contact: Joyce Courtney, Manager of Communications at 604-257-8699.

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.