- Investments in new parks and open spaces: $187 million
Park land
We manage 240 parks and 1360 acres of land and would like to ensure every resident lives within a 5-minute walk to a park.
Expanding parks through land acquisition increases the capacity of existing parks, connects the park network, and serves areas of need. Acquiring waterfront land continues to be a top priority as well.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$80 million to acquire land for future parks, including along the Fraser River waterfront
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Park amenities
The VanPlay master plan will provide us with the areas of focus and directions for this work.
Integrating elements of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and Urban Indigenous Peoples history and living culture needs to find its way into park naming and design.
Many neighbourhood parks built in the 1960’s area showing their age and renewal and upgrades are in the works. Building with resilient and durable materials for longer lasting and lower maintenance parks is necessary.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$29 million toward park renewal program
$9 million to renew children’s playgrounds, wading pools and water parks
$600 thousand toward universal access improvements
$400 thousand to maintain and renew dog parks
$2.1 million toward planning and project management
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$44 million to construct new parks, including new East Park in Southeast False Creek and expansion of ‘Burrard Slopes’ park
$2.4 million to build new skateboard and bike parks
$1.6 million to build new dog parks
$17 million toward planning and project management
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Programmed activity areas
Outcomes from the Track and Field Strategy will inform the scale and scope of projects and upgrades at existing activity areas. Some assets include courts, tracks, grass and synthetic playfields, ball diamonds, and golf courses.
Renewal and expansion of synthetic turf field inventory will begin to address growth needs and maximize year-round use of these spaces.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$6 million to renew and upgrade playfields and ball diamonds
$1.3 million to renew and upgrade running tracks
$1.0 million to renew and upgrade sport courts
$500 thousand to renew and upgrade golf courses
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$10 million to build a new competitive track and field training facility
$5 million to build new synthetic turf playfields
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Seawall and waterfront
Many shoreline, beaches, and marine structures require ongoing maintenance and upgrades to address climate change and sea-level rise. Work in this category presents opportunities for active recreation, heritage and education, while protecting sensitive coastal species and habitats.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$6 million to maintain and renew shorelines, seawalls, piers, and boardwalks
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$16 million to construct new waterfront parks in East Fraser Lands
$2 million to improve portions of Seaside Greenway located in parks
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Urban forests and natural areas
Vancouver’s diverse park system includes more than 470 hectares of forests, 53 hectares of freshwater wetlands, and 25 ponds and lakes. This subcategory includes park and street trees, creeks and meadows, environmental stewardship, green infrastructure, biodiversity and ecological improvement, and management of these assets.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$1.6 million to extend the stream, pond and wetland at Hastings Park
$482 thousand to replace 4,000 trees that are forecast to die or become diseased
$461 thousand to maintain cliffs located above the Stanley Park seawall
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$8 million to plant 67,000 new trees
$3.7 million to implement biodiversity projects
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General features and infrastructure
The parks system include 65 hectares of horticultural areas, 20km of roads, 28 parking lots, 72 bridges, 5225 benches, 17 community gardens, signs, light standards, drinking fountains, park plazas, and others.
Park Board wants to provide safe, attractive, and comfortable park experiences, with ease of access to and around our parks.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$3.5 million to maintain and renew pedestrian bridges
$1.9 million to maintain and renew park roadways and parking lots
$1.6 million to maintain and renew park infrastructure (water, electrical)
$400 thousand to maintain and renew community gardens
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$1.5 million to build new pathways or improve existing pathways
$1.5 million to build rainwater infrastructure projects
$650 thousand to build new park infrastructure (water, electrical)
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Park buildings
There are over 180 park buildings including those at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the Bloedel Conservatory, and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens. A washroom plan for the parks system will provide guidance for upcoming investments in these areas.
| City of today (existing assets): $77 million |
City of tomorrow (new assets): $187 million |
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$12 million to maintain, renovate and renew washrooms, fieldhouses, and concessions
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$9 million to build new washrooms and fieldhouses
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Park and land acquisition
Seawall and waterfront
Urban forest and natural areas
Programmed activity area
Park amenities
General features and infrastructure
Park buildings 
Projects