The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation looks after 250 public parks and beaches, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Bloedel Conservatory and a large public recreation system of community centres, pools, rinks, fitness centres, golf courses, street trees, marinas, sports fields, and playgrounds.
Our mission is to provide, preserve, and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.
Situated on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nation, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), we recognize the institution's colonial history and upholds a strong commitment to reconciliation and decolonization through greenspaces.
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Park Board approves paid parking at key sites as part of new parking strategy
October 21 2025 - Commissioners approve new Park Board Parking Strategy aimed at improving user experience, reducing congestion and better managing parking lots.
Sustenance Festival dishes up exciting program of food-focused workshops and events
October 17 2025 - The Parks Board is welcoming back its Sustenance Festival, a celebration of work by community groups to build a more sustainable food landscape.
Vancouver’s beloved tree sale is back
October 6 2025 - The Vancouver Parks Board’s fall tree sale has 19 varieties of trees, including ornamental, deciduous, coniferous, and fruit trees.
