Open House
Proposed Skateboard Park at Kensington Park

March 18, 2009 (No. 16) - Consideration is being given to a skateboarding facility in Kensington Park, located at 33rd Avenue and Knight Street, similar to the ones already in place in Strathcona and Quilchena Parks. The public is invited to an open house to learn more about this proposal and to make comments.

 Wednesday, March 25, 2009
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Seniors Lounge
Kensington Community Centre
5175 Dumfries Street

In 2005 the Park Board approved a Skateboard Strategy for Vancouver to assist in guiding capital investments so that skateparks are successful in the short and long-term for all involved - skateboarders, other park users as well as residents living near the facilities. The Strategy calls for the provision of additional skateparks in Vancouver, with a better distribution of this service.

At present, there are six skateboard facilities in Vancouver parks, with five skateparks added in the last five years: China Creek South Park; Hastings Park; Strathcona Park; Downtown Skate Plaza; Coopers' Park and Quilchena Park.

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For more information contact Mark Vulliamy, Manager of Research and Planning at 604-257-8461.

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.