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Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

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We maintain 250 parks and 40 major facilities. Tweets about news, info & events related to Vancouver parks, rec and culture. Call 3-1-1 or use #Van311

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Reminder: Douglas Park Community Centre remains closed today to the public, expected to reopen Wed, Apr 30. The centre is providing assistance to those affected by the Lapu Lapu Day Festival mass casualty incident from 8 am - 8 pm today. More info: bit.ly/4jR0SmL

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Location Change: We now have a Community Support Centre at E 43rd Ave & Fraser, which will be open daily from noon to 8:00 p.m. to assist those affected by this tragic incident. It is staffed by VPD Diversity, Community & Indigenous Relations officers and our Victim Services Unit.

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We’re heartbroken by the mass casualty incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, and mourning the loss of Richard Le, a beloved instructor at Renfrew Community Centre. Our thoughts are with all who are grieving. Support is available, please visit vancouver.ca/lapulapu

We’re heartbroken by the mass casualty incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, and mourning the loss of Richard Le, a beloved instructor at Renfrew Community Centre. Our thoughts are with all who are grieving. 

Support is available, please visit vancouver.ca/lapulapu
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We invite the public to share messages of condolence for victims of the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. Messages will be bound into a book and shared with the community. Sign until May 15: City Hall: Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm Online: bit.ly/3EzaJit

We invite the public to share messages of condolence for victims of the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. 

Messages will be bound into a book and shared with the community.   

Sign until May 15:   

City Hall: Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm   

Online: bit.ly/3EzaJit
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Statement from Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Chair, Laura Christensen, on the official day of remembrance and mourning for victims of the tragic events that occurred on April 26, 2025:

Statement from Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Chair, Laura Christensen, on the official day of remembrance and mourning for victims of the tragic events that occurred on April 26, 2025:
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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon events this weekend 📍 Widespread road closures in effect ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E 🕐 Sat, May 3 & Sun, May 4 Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown. #BMOVM #VanTraffic

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon events this weekend 

📍 Widespread road closures in effect ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E 

🕐 Sat, May 3 & Sun, May 4

Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown. 

#BMOVM #VanTraffic
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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon events 📍 Widespread road closures in effect ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E 🕐 Sat, May 3 & Sun, May 4 Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown. #BMOVM #VanTraffic

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon events

📍 Widespread road closures in effect ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E 

🕐 Sat, May 3 & Sun, May 4

Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown. 

#BMOVM #VanTraffic
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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon is TODAY Sun, May 4 📍 Widespread road closures in effect throughout the day ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown. #BMOVM #VanTraffic

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT:  BMO Vancouver Marathon is TODAY Sun, May 4

📍 Widespread road closures in effect throughout the day ➡️ bit.ly/439Ko3E

Expect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown.

#BMOVM #VanTraffic
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We're thrilled to announce the return of Spring Strings at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 25, a contemporary Bridgerton-style cello performance amid blooming gardens! Garden admission and Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey exhibit included with ticket! 🔗 bit.ly/4k3EczV

We're thrilled to announce the return of Spring Strings at VanDusen Botanical Garden on May 25, a contemporary Bridgerton-style cello performance amid blooming gardens!

Garden admission and Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey exhibit included with ticket!

🔗 bit.ly/4k3EczV
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Planning a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday? Our golf clubhouses are offering special Mother’s Day features. Everyone is welcome, not just golfers. More details: vancouver.ca/parks-recreati…

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Picnicking at Jericho? Keep the rabbits off the guest list! 🐇 Jericho is home to a feral rabbit colony. Gathering around feeding areas makes them vulnerable to predators and disease. Learn more: bit.ly/3ElKewC

Picnicking at Jericho? Keep the rabbits off the guest list! 🐇

Jericho is home to a feral rabbit colony.  Gathering around feeding areas makes them vulnerable to predators and disease. 

Learn more: bit.ly/3ElKewC
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To celebrate Move for Health Day, enjoy 20% off a 3-month Flexipass! From workouts to swims to skates, your summer of unlimited fun starts here. 🏋️🏊⛸️ Don't miss out on this incredible offer—buy your pass by June 21! vancouver.ca/move-for-health

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Did you know most flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce?🐝 That’s why #Vancouver grows meadows in its parks, golf courses, road boulevards and medians. You can help too! ✅Reduce mowing ✅Plant flowering shrubs and trees. Learn more: bit.ly/4lFTywg

Did you know most flowering plants need pollinators to reproduce?🐝 That’s why #Vancouver grows meadows in its parks, golf courses, road boulevards and medians. 

You can help too!

✅Reduce mowing 
✅Plant flowering shrubs and trees.

Learn more: bit.ly/4lFTywg
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Join us this Friday at Heather Park for the opening of Vancouver’s newest four-legged hotspot! Bring the leash. Bring the treats. Bring the zoomies! #DogsofVancouver #PupParadise #doglovers

Join us this Friday at Heather Park for the opening of Vancouver’s newest four-legged hotspot! 

Bring the leash. Bring the treats. Bring the zoomies!

#DogsofVancouver #PupParadise #doglovers
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Wildlife might look like friends, but they have already have all the friends they want. Keep your distance, don’t make it awkward. 😬 When wild animals get too familiar with humans they can become more aggressive. Learn about co-existing with coyotes: bit.ly/42hVeV8

Wildlife might look like friends, but they have already have all the friends they want. Keep your distance, don’t make it awkward. 😬

When wild animals get too familiar with humans they can become more aggressive.

Learn about co-existing with coyotes: bit.ly/42hVeV8
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The Tatlow Park steam restoration project has received a 2025 CSLA National Award of Excellence!⁣ Thank you to our dedicated staff, partners & community members who helped bring this vision to life. Learn more: ⁣bit.ly/4my5noM⁣ 📸 @brettryanstudios

The Tatlow Park steam restoration project has received a 2025 CSLA National Award of Excellence!⁣ Thank you to our dedicated staff, partners & community members who helped bring this vision to life. Learn more: ⁣bit.ly/4my5noM⁣

📸 @brettryanstudios