Continue to stay off the ice!
Lakes and ponds are still not safe for skating

December 23, 2008 (No. 40) - The Vancouver Park Board is continuing to ask would-be skaters to not venture out onto frozen lakes and ponds in city parks. Most ice is still too thin to support people or even pets.

Although a prolonged period of cold air has blanketed the Vancouver region, heavy snow has insulated the ice from thickening and has created a layer of slush. Warming weather and a forecast of rain by the weekend will add to the danger.

Park rangers and lifeguards will be patrolling the traditional skating locations reminding people to stay off the ice.

Warning signs have been posted at popular sites cautioning residents of the danger to people and their dogs.

Locations include Trout Lake at John Hendry Park, Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake in Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, Jericho Beach Park, Vanier Park and Sutcliffe Park near the entrance to Granville Island.

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For more information contact Barb Pocock, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8438 or Glenn Schultz, Supervisor of Beaches and Outdoor Pools, at 604-665-3418 (tel) or 604-841-4816 (cell)

www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 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.