Get fit outdoors at a beach or a park
this summer

June 24, 2009 (No. 34) - Just in time for summer, the Vancouver Park Board is offering new fitness programs outdoors at beaches and parks. Work out with baby at the beach, be the biggest loser in Kitsilano, do a sun salutation at sunrise or kick butt at a bootcamp.

The six new Go Play Outdoors programs are designed to get Vancouverites healthy and fit while soaking up the scenery at one of the city's beautiful beaches and parks.

Programs begin July 6 and registration is now underway. Visit vancouverparks.ca and click Outdoor Programs under Recreation for program details, costs and registration information.

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Media contact: Barb Floden Pocock, Communications Coordinator, tel. 604-257-8438

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.