Park Rangers

Park Rangers provide information to the public, deliver park service education, aid in fire prevention, and monitor park spaces such as beaches, play fields and general park activities.

Park Rangers have extensive knowledge of the Park Board’s facilities and by-laws. Rangers respond to incidents in parks and if necessary dispatch the appropriate city department or emergency service. Rangers have working relationships with the Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, BC Ambulance Service, Vancouver Animal Control, Coast Guard, Lifeguards and other local agencies.

What do Park Rangers do?

• Act as Park ambassadors and educate visitors (including directions and general information)
• They enforce the Parks Control and Smoking Regulations By-laws.
• Liaise with other city departments and stakeholders.
• Patrol the Seawall and trails in all parks on bicycles.
• Provide basic first aid.
• Assist in public safety (including fire watch, traffic control and on-scene management prior to emergency services)
• Monitor activities including field use, special events and filming.
• Educate park users on by-laws and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide assistance to homeless and connect people in need with social services.

Important links

Animals and Wildlife

Wildlife in parks
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Wildlife Rescue
Dept of Fisheries and Oceans - Recreational Fishing
BC Ministry of the Environment - Conservation Service
City of Vancouver - Animal Control
Dog off-leash areas

Park Permits

Artists
Busking
Commercial Recreation
Field bookings
Filming and commercial photography
Picnics
Special events
Weddings
Fees and charges

Other resources

Homeless shelters
Park Board by-laws
Fire safety in parks
Park maps and publications