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Connecting people to green space, active living, and community
The Vancouver Park Board is the only elected body of its kind in Canada. Formed in 1888 as a committee to manage the new Stanley Park, its history is as old as the city's itself.
It has exclusive possession, jurisdiction, and control over more than 230 public parks in Vancouver and a large public recreation system of community centres, pools, rinks, fitness centres, golf courses, street trees, marinas, playing fields, and more.
The elected nature of the Park Board and the strength and focus of its mandate have resulted in urban parks and recreation that today hold an enviable and esteemed position world-wide.
The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve, and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.
Read the Park Board Strategic Framework (directions, goals, and objectives) 
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Park Board commissioners
The 7 commissioners are elected at-large for a 4-year term to set the board's vision and policy.
Meetings and decisions
Find dates, agendas, reports, and live video for upcoming Park Board meetings, and more.
Contact the Park Board
Tell us online if you have a problem, concern, question or comment.
2014-2018 Park Board tribute
At the inauguration of our new Park Board on November 5, 2018, a video tribute was presented to the 2014-2018 Board.
It reflects the tremendous accomplishments of Park Board staff and our elected Park Board in the last four years. Please watch!
Latest news
Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Cultural Residency at Second Beach Studio
November 7 2018 - Coast Salish artist Chrystal Sparrow is the inaugural artist selected for the A Frame Activation: Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Cultural Residency.
Park Board makes Vancouver’s last wild ravine more accessible than ever
October 30 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board’s renewal of Renfrew Community Park and Renfrew Ravine Park will provide easy access to the magical habitat of the ravine and Still Creek.
Chief Election Officer declares official results for 2018 election
October 24 2018 - The election verification process is complete. Those elected will serve for a four-year term until 2022.
Parks, gardens, and beaches
Visit one of our stunning parks, gardens, and beaches.
Facilities and schedules
Find fields, courts, golf courses, ice rinks, fitness centres, pools, water parks, marinas, and community centres.
Register for recreational lessons and classes
Register for recreation and leisure programs, classes, and lessons offered at our recreation facilities.
