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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
Park Board approves landmark colonial audit
July 24 2018 - The Park Board approved a report outlining its own colonial roots and the ways colonialism has been embedded in its structure and policies since 1888.
Vancouver’s 5,000 neighbourhood food initiatives add to a growing local food system
July 19 2018 - The City has exceeded its local food target with the creation of more than 5,000 food projects, two years earlier than expected.
“Uncle Fester” corpse flower now in full and fetid bloom at Bloedel Conservatory
July 16 2018 - A putrid spectacle is now underway at Bloedel Conservatory where the Park Board’s rare titan arum or corpse flower is now in full bloom.
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.
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
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