Welcome 2010 Visitors!

On the eve of the 2010 Winter Games, we extend a warm West Coast welcome to all of our visitors! A proud partner in the Games, the Park Board has been busy building venues, engaging residents and working on many projects to both celebrate this shining moment in Canadian sport and leave a lasting legacy for our City. For over 120 years, our organization and its many community partners have been dedicated to creating and maintaining a parks and recreation system that is the envy of the world - one that makes Vancouver liveable and beautiful.

We are thrilled to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event. The 2010 Winter Games reflect the vision and values that we carry out every day, as advocates for active and healthy living, champions of sustainability, supporters of arts and culture - it is what we do! As part of the Host City team, our Park Board staff are committed to helping make the Games a spectacular success. We hope your Olympic experience will be a wonderful one and that you will enjoy Vancouver's world famous parks, beaches and recreation opportunities. Welcome! Bienvenue!

Peter Kuran
General Manager (acting)
Vancouver Park Board

Community events and activities

Besides the ticketed sporting events there is no end to special events, activities and other fun things to do. LiveCity Vancouver is hosting free entertainment and excitement daily at two sites.

Where else can you play 18 holes of golf during the Winter Olympics? Vancouver's three championship municipal golf courses offer challenging holes, terrific scenery and great food at the clubhouses. And during February wear a Team Canada or Vancouver 2010 article of clothing and receive $5 off your green fee!

While visiting Stanley Park be sure to take in the popular Miniature Train and Children's Farmyard. From February 13-28 save 25% when you pay for admission to both attractions. Details are available here.

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Games impacts on parks and facilities

In general most of our facilities will be open and programs will continue but with added themes and focus that the Olympic and Paralympic Games bring to both active and cultural pursuits. However some of the Park Board's recreation facilities and parks will be affected around Games time. To help you plan ahead and know what to expect...  more »

Building venues, creating legacies

Four new signature venues have been built in Vancouver communities. These spectacular buildings will be venues for competition and training events during the Games and will then leave a lasting legacy and world-class recreation facilities for the community.

Killarney Ice Rink
Short-track speed skating training venue.
Vancouver Olympic Centre/Vancouver Paralympic Centre
Home to curling and wheelchair curling competition events.

Trout Lake Ice Rink
Official training venue for figure skating.
Southeast False Creek Community Centre and Parks
Administrative and commercial hub of Athletes Village during the Games.

Temporary RV accommodation

Looking for a unique accommodation experience during the Winter Games? RV space is still available at beachfront parking lots at Spanish Bank Park. It's the million dollar view for less than a hundred bucks a night! For more information go to www.vancouver2010rv.com

Public art

The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games have both initiated public art programs to coincide with the Winter Games. The Park Board is the fortunate recipient of many of these works including temporary and permanent sculptures in parks and aboriginal pieces at official venues. more»

Additional information

• Host City Vancouver
• Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC)
• LiveCity Vancouver
• 2010 Cultural Olympiad
• Torch Relay

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