Open houses for four park upgrade projects

January 8, 2010 (No. 3) - The Vancouver Park Board is hosting a series of open houses to gather residents' feedback on upgrades and improvements to four local parks. Construction on these park projects will take place this summer.

Norquay Park: Proposed improvements include a playground, water spray park, sports court, tai chi area, pedestrian paths, plantings and benches. Construction is planned for the summer and fall of 2010.

• Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 5-7:30pm, Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney Street
• For further information, contact Steve Wong, Project Manager, 604-257-8402, steve.wong@vancouver.ca

Fraserview Park: We would like to meet with residents of the neighbourhood and other interested members of the public to discuss improvements scheduled for 2010.

• Thursday, January 14, 2010, 5-7pm, Fraserview Boys and Girls Club, 7595 Victoria Drive
• For further information contact Debra Barnes, Project Manager, 604-718-5852, debra.barnes@vancouver.ca

Grandview Park: Conceptual designs for the Grandview Park upgrade developed with the feedback received from the two open houses last year will be on display to continue the discussion on park improvements. Construction scheduled to begin July 2010.

• Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6-8pm, Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street
• For further information contact David Yurkovich, Landscape Designer, 604-257-6932, david.yurkovich@vancouver.ca

Legacy Sport Court (Raymur Ave. & Union Street): The public is invited to review proposed plans for a sport court in the area at the northwest corner of Raymur Ave. and Union St. Construction is planned for summer 2010.

• Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 5:30-8pm, Raycam Co-operative Centre, 920 East Hastings
• For further information contact Steve Wong, Project Manager, 604-257-8402, steve.wong@vancouver.ca

Comments or questions regarding any of these projects can be directed to the project contact or to pbcomment@vancouverparks.ca

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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.