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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Annual Polar Bear Swim is back with a splash
December 4 2024 - The Polar Bear Swim event, one of Vancouver's most beloved New Year’s traditions, is once again making a splash on January 1, 2025.
City of Vancouver provides update on proposed parks and recreation transition
November 21 2024 - We are outlining next steps in the proposed transition of Parks and Recreation governance to City Council.
Park Board closes CRAB Park Temporary Designated Area
November 7 2024 - Park Rangers notified the remaining people sheltering in CRAB Park’s Temporary Designated Area that it is closed effective immediately.
