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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Celebrate the fall season with Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden
September 24 2024 - VanDusen Botanical Garden’s much-anticipated Harvest Days is set to return this weekend, offering a celebration of autumn.
Stanley Park Ghost Train makes a spooky comeback
September 19 2024 - The iconic Stanley Park Ghost Train is gearing up to take riders on a haunted Halloween journey from October 10 to October 31.
Newly opened "Gibby’s Field" adds green space and rainwater management to East Vancouver
September 18 2024 - Community members and elected officials gathered today to celebrate the opening of a new park in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood.
