COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update: parklets
May 28, 2020: Parklets are now open with limited movable furniture to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Remember to maintain a 2 m distance from others while enjoying our public spaces.
To transform parking spaces into people places.
A parklet is an extended platform over a parking space, and includes public seating, landscaping, and bike parking. They are typically designed and built in partnership with local partners, such as non-profits, neighbourhood houses, and business associations. Parklets provide public spaces for people to sit, relax, and socialize.
Parklet goals
- Expand public space – Parklets provide places for people to sit, relax, and enjoy the city
- Foster social life – Create welcoming, year-round public spaces through partnerships
- Support local – Attract people to the location with unique seating and a variety of community activities
- Widen sidewalks – Increase space for people to walk where sidewalks are narrow or congested
- Build sustainably – Source low impact, reusable materials with planted features
Are you a community organization? Consider a parklet
Parklets are typically stewarded by local partners, but are free and open for any member of the public to use.
Advertising, table service, and other commercial activities are not permitted.
What's happening
We're not currently accepting new applicants for the Parklet Program.
Our program is under review, but we'll be tracking all inquiries for the future.
- Temporary patio permits: get information for your business
- Pop-up plazas: get information online or talk to your local BIA
Timeline
Program timeline
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2011 - 2013
Pilot Projects
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2013 - 2016
Pilot Parklet Program
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2016 - Now
Official Parklet Program
Parklets in Vancouver
Resources
Initially a stand-alone pilot project that started in 2011, City Council approved the Parklet Program on June 1, 2016.
Contact us
Have a question or comment about the program: parklets@vancouver.ca