Park Board is now on Facebook and Twitter

August 25, 2009 (No. 48) - The Vancouver Park Board has launched Facebook and Twitter pages, and invites residents to sign up as fans and followers. The Board recently approved the use of the two popular social networking sites to reach an even wider audience with news and promotion of major programs, special events, meetings and public consultation.

To become a fan or follow the Park Board, residents can go to www.facebook.com/parkboard or www.twitter.com/parkboard or by clicking on the Facebook and Twitter logos found at vancouverparks.ca

The social media launch is part of the Park Board's continuing commitment to broaden and strengthen connections to residents and their communities.

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For more information contact: Barb Floden, Communications Coordinator, at 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.