Public Meeting on Proposed Southeast False Creek Boating/Community Centre

April 5, 2006 (No. 24) - The City of Vancouver is planning to build a boating and community centre as part of the Olympic Village in Southeast False Creek. The facility will be constructed in time for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and will be available for community use afterwards.

The boating centre is intended for dragon boating, rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The public is invited to attend a meeting to discuss ideas for the boating centre.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006
7:00 - 9:00 pm
False Creek Community Centre
1318 Cartwright Strreet
(Tyee Room)

The public is asked to register in advance if they plan to attend,
by phone: 604-257-8404 or e-mail: tilo.driessen@vancouver.ca

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For information, contact: Tilo Driessen, Park Planner, at 604-257-8404.

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.