Assignment Editors:
Special Events in Vancouver Parks

May 2, 2006 (No. 11) - 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 web site 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 27th, 10 am. Join a naturalist at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary 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 15th-May 22nd. Also lots of free activities on-site. View the show schedule at www.childrensfestival.ca . Reserve tickets at Ph 604-280-4444.

Park Board Rangers Start Patrols Saturday, May 20th. 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.

Farmers' Market at Trout Lake Community Centre Parking Lot Saturdays from May 20th-October 7th, 9 am-2 pm. Featuring farm fresh fruits, vegetables and plants, quality local crafts, delicious edibles, community information, live music and lots more. For more information go to www.eatlocal.org .

Beaches and Beachside Pools to open Saturday, May 20th. 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 20th Check for details at www.vancouverparks.ca.

Miniature Railway/Children's Farmyard in Stanley Park Open Good Weather Weekends, 11 am-4 pm; Open daily as of May 20th. Kick-off Spring with a visit to Stanley Park's farmyard and railway. Lots of new farmyard babies to see along with an array of delightful lambs, chicks, ducks and goats etc. Ph. 604-257-8531.

Swing into Spring with Park Board Golf Specials Check out the Park Board web site for McCleery, Fraserview and Langara Golf Courses at www.vancouverparks.ca and click on Specials to discover how you can maximize your golfing dollars through a myriad of special golfing packages. For bookings, register on-line.

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For further information, contact: Terri Clark, Communication Coordinator, at 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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