2009 Features

Listed below is an archive of featured stories spotlighted on the Park Board's home page in the 'feature boxes' section. These four boxes accentuate timely activities, events and other information of interest to the public.

The Park Board website maintains its "freshness" by changing the home page feature boxes on a weekly basis to reflect the events and highlights of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

Holiday craft sales at your local community centre

November 20 - A handmade gift can be the perfect choice for your hard to please friends and relatives ...

Beachfront RV sites during the 2010 Winter Games

November 6, 2009 - Travel and recreational vehicle media:
Story starters and photo galleries about Vancouver's unique accommodation option during the Winter Games ...

Rainy day summer fun

August 10, 2009 - A rainy weather forecast is a great opportunity to discover all sorts of activities indoors and out around Vancouver ...

Day Trips #4

August 31, 2009 - It's no secret that Vancouver is one of the world's top travel destinations. The Vancouver Park Board wants to give locals the 'insider's edge' in finding the hidden gems, fun things to do and attractions not to be missed with day trip itineraries designed to give you a little vacation in your own backyard ...

Day Trips #3

August 6, 2009 - It's no secret that Vancouver is one of the world's top travel destinations. The Vancouver Park Board wants to give locals the 'insider's edge' in finding the hidden gems, fun things to do and attractions not to be missed with day trip itineraries designed to give you a little vacation in your own backyard ...

Day Trips #2

July 27, 2009 - It's no secret that Vancouver is one of the world's top travel destinations. The Vancouver Park Board wants to give locals the 'insider's edge' in finding the hidden gems, fun things to do and attractions not to be missed with day trip itineraries designed to give you a little vacation in your own backyard ...

Day Trips #1

July 20, 2009 - It's no secret that Vancouver is one of the world's top travel destinations. The Vancouver Park Board wants to give locals the 'insider's edge' in finding the hidden gems, fun things to do and attractions not to be missed with day trip itineraries designed to give you a little vacation in your own backyard ...

June 15-22, 2009 declared Skateboard Week in Vancouver

June 15, 2009 - Park Board Commissioner Sarah Blyth, on behalf of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, presented the signed proclamation for Skateboard Week and Go Skateboard Day to the Vancouver Park Board on June 15, 2009. ...

Make Father's Day a special day for Dad

June 15, 2009 - Wondering what special way to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 21? The Park Board has lots of ideas ...

The lifelong journey

May 25, 2009 - A free, interactive speaker series featuring Olympic and Paralympic athletes sharing their experiences ...

Park menus just for mom

May 5, 2009 - What better way to mark mom's special day than with a perfect meal at a park-located restaurant ...

Youth week activities

April 27, 2009 - The Vancouver Park Board is offering a number of special events for Youth Week 2009 including ...

Easter weekend activities

April 7, 2009 - The Easter long weekend is upon us and spring finally seems to have sprung in Vancouver...

March 12th Marks Start of Countdown Week to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

March 12, 2009 - On March 12th next year Vancouver will proudly host the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Paralympic Games at BC Place...

Spring has (Finally!) Sprung.

March 9, 2009 - Enjoy a stroll through Stanley Park during these final few days of winter and catch a glimpse of springtime...

Pulse to the Podium.

March 6, 2009 - Celebrating Vancouver's countdown to the 2010 Winter Games...

You'll love our park restaurants!

February 3, 2009 - What better way to celebrate St. Valentine's Day than in one of the Vancouver Park Board's perfectly located establishments operated by some of the city's finest restaurateurs?...

Want to be healthier in 2009? We can help!

January 2, 2009 - If you're like many people you may resolve to get healthier in the new year. For some this may be losing weight, exercising regularly, watching what we eat or adopting a healthy lifestyle. The Vancouver Park Board, together with its 23 community centres, has programs and activities that can help you stick to your healthy resolutions...

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