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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 vision and policy that guides services and programs.
Park Board meetings and decisions
Find dates, agendas, reports, and live video for upcoming Park Board meetings, and minutes and video from past meetings.
Contact the Park Board
Tell us online if you have a problem, concern, question or comment about a park, facility, or an item managed by the Park Board.
Latest news
Stage is set for Symphony at Sunset on Saturday
July 13 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will present the first free, open-air concert at Sunset Beach Park on Saturday, July 14.
Park Board approves new nine acre roof-top park for redeveloped Oakridge Centre
July 10 2018 - The Park Board has approved a concept plan for a 9-acre park will be the first of its kind in Vancouver, located on the roof of a redeveloped Oakridge mall.
Rare corpse flower set to bloom at Bloedel Conservatory
July 10 2018 - The corpse flower, a rare, exotic tropical plant known for its putrid bouquet, is set to bloom at Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Swim to Survive Day
June 27 2018 - The Vancouver Park Board and the BC and Yukon Lifesaving Society are joining forces this summer to train Vancouver youth in essential drowning prevention skills.
First-ever Symphony At Sunset
June 21 2018 - The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Park Board today announced a unique collaboration to present a free, open-air concert at Sunset Beach Park July 14th.
Parks, gardens, and beaches
Visit one of our stunning parks, gardens, and beaches. Rain or shine, our city's physical splendour can inspire and soothe you.
Facilities and schedules
Find Vancouver sports fields, courts, golf courses, ice rinks, fitness centres, pools, water parks, marinas, community centres, and gyms.
Register for recreational lessons and classes
Find and register for recreation and leisure programs, classes, and lessons offered at Vancouver recreation facilities.
