Concept drawing of proposed Empire Fields to be completed 2013.
UPDATE: February 23, 2012
The latest in a series of open houses took place on February 22, 2012. Take a look at the design concepts for Empire Fields, Creekway Park and new park greenways.
Find out what's going on at Empire fields.
Welcome to the Hastings Park / PNE Planning home page. Here you will learn about planning and design initiatives that are re-shaping Hastings Park and the PNE into a greener, more active, year-round destination, one that is better connected to the waterfront and surrounding community. Renewal of the annual Fair and Playland are also key parts of the Plan. Refer to the sidebar for links to navigate to history of the park, public consultation and current plans and initiatives.
Hastings Park was originally granted to the City by the Province in 1889, making it almost as old as Vancouver itself. At 62-hectares or 154 acres it is one of Vancouver’s largest urban parks, drawing visitors from across the region. The Pacific National Exhibition 
manages the site on behalf of the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board maintains and programs Empire Fields. The PNE hosts a 17-day annual summer fair, and operates Playland seasonally from April to October. Hastings Racecourse has been the home of horse racing since 1892 and now includes a casino.
Hastings Park is also home a diverse range of amenities, open spaces and facilities:
- Empire Fields – temporary home to the BC Lions returning to community sports use in 2012
- Forum, Rollerland and the Garden Auditorium - A collection of Art deco and Art Moderne buildings used during the 17 day fair and other activities including Circus West
- Italian gardens – delightful fountains and sculpture garden with a play area
- Momiji gardens – Japanese garden commemorating WWII detention of Japanese Canadians
- Pacific Coliseum – venue used for city-wide sports, concerts and events, and community & commercial programs. Also the venue for Short Track Speed Skating and Figure Skating during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
- Skate Park - three skateboard bowls and a street course
- The Sanctuary – ponds with forested edges, walking path and viewing platforms
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