Stanley Park Seawall in autumn

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

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.

Read the Park Board's 10 Goals to Shape the Next 25 Years

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2099 Beach Avenue 
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4

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Park Board commissioners

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Latest news

Newly daylighted Canyon Creek brings lost habitat back to Spanish Banks

June 12 2025 - A long-hidden urban stream in Spanish Banks Beach Park has been brought back to the surface thanks to efforts by the Vancouver Parks Board.

Symphony at Sunset brings open-air orchestra to Vancouver’s oceanfront

June 10 2025 - In collaboration with the Parks Board and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Symphony at Sunset returns to Sunset Beach Park on Saturday, July 5.

Vancouver Park Board invites residents to adopt a tree

May 29 2025 - With a warmer than average June and July forecasted, we're encouraging residents to adopt local young street trees and keep them watered.

Parks, gardens, and beaches

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Facilities and schedules

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