Connecting people to green space, active living, and community
Our mission
Our mission is to provide, preserve, and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation looks after:
- 250 public parks and beaches
- VanDusen Botanical Garden
- Bloedel Conservatory
- Large public recreation system of community centres, pools, rinks, fitness centres, golf courses, street trees, marinas, sports fields, and playgrounds
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.
Latest news
New Vancouver Park Board Commissioners officially sworn in
November 3 2026 - Vancouver’s newly elected Park Board Commissioners were sworn into office at VanDusen Botanical Garden for the 2026 to 2030 term.
Vancouver Park Board hosts ON UNCEDED TERRITORY exhibition celebrating Indigenous artists
September 18 2026 - Learn about ON UNCEDED TERRITORY, an exhibition celebrating artists from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
