Tecumseh Park officially opens Saturday, September 11

September 7, 2010 (No. 41) - The public is invited to the official opening celebration of the redesigned Tecumseh Park in East Vancouver. The event will include welcome remarks, cake, refreshments and entertainment.

11 am – 1 pm
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Tecumseh Park
1751 E. 45th Avenue (@ Bruce Street)

"The newly installed bright red 1940s tractor and water trough in the play area have become magnets for neighbourhood children—making Tecumseh a destination for many families," says Park Board chair Aaron Jasper.

Tecumseh Park’s redesign came about after extensive consultation with the community. The upgrades to the 2.2 hectare (5.5 acres) park, which cost approximately $500,000, include new play equipment and seating area, paved areas to accommodate tai chi practitioners, levelled lawn areas, improved drainage and new pathways around the perimeter.

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For more information contact Daria Wojnarski, Communications Coordinator,
at (t) 604-257-8440 or (c) 604-561-6925

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.