VanPlay: Inventory and Analysis

This report provides an overview of the current state of the parks and recreation system. It aims to provide an introduction to our assets, programs, and operations.

This inventory and analysis provides the groundwork for the future goals, actions, and strategies outlined in the remainder of the master plan's components.

Chapters

Introduction (22.26 MB)

Provides an introduction to parks and recreation in Vancouver including history, trends, and planning context

Parks (20.64 MB)

Assesses our inventory of parks, including arts and cultural experiences, horticulture, and community gardens

Recreation (6.99 MB)

Focuses on the activities that happen in parks, including outdoor sport, art, and play amenities

Facilities (6.92 MB)

Focuses on the recreational, social, and cultural services provided by built spaces

Nature (15.63 MB)

Explores how to strengthen natural areas of ecological importance, expand wildlife habitat, and better connect residents with nature

Full report

Read the full report (161 MB)

Appendices
- System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) report (5 MB): key findings of a SOPARC survey undertaken in 24 parks across the city
- Park Provision Study (2016) (8.5 MB): analyses park access that considers walking routes and delays and measures residential and day-time population access to parks and the population catchments of parks
- Other appendixes (4 MB): project management documents, the park classification list, and literature reviews

Resources
Reports to Park Board commissioners

Let's connect

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