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[Tennis Canada @TennisCanada]

DES TERRAINS SPÉCIAUX POUR UNE FIÈRE VANCOUVÉROISE 🇨🇦

Les courts récemment rénovés de Robson Park ont été officiellement baptisés « Rebecca Marino Courts », en l’honneur de la championne de la Coupe Billie Jean King de 2023 et de son influence sur le tennis canadien ❤️

Rendus possibles grâce au programme À vous le court Banque Nationale, ces courts sont prêts à accueillir la prochaine génération 🎾

Pour en savoir plus 👉 https://t.co/M4wC1lRkdA

@beccamarino90 @TennisBC

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Looking for skating lessons for your little one? ⛸️

Explore lessons for ages 3 to 13 and help them build their skills on the ice.

🔗 Browse skating lessons and register: https://t.co/O9XUtbVnuy

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

A Flexipass gives you access to 40+ recreation facilities across Vancouver.

🏷️ Save $50 on a 12-month Flexipass until October 31, 2026.

Learn more about Flexipass and how to use it:
https://t.co/nCzquof9gR https://t.co/xJUlYLsBc9

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Today, we honour residential school Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the children who never returned home. 🧡

Take time to listen, learn and reflect on how you can contribute to Reconciliation, today and throughout the year.

🔗: https://t.co/5EX17EDBNI

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

PLENTY, a public artwork by Aaron Nelson-Moody (Tawx’sin Yexwulla / Poolx’tun), has been restored and reinstalled at Hillcrest Park and Community Centre.

Next time you’re there, be sure to check it out!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/tNp28bUXDa

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, Community Centres across Vancouver are offering a variety of programs and activities. 🧡

Check with your local Community Centre for details on upcoming events.

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Weekend childcare is available at Champlain Heights Community Centre 🌞

Flexible childcare for children ages 5–12. Choose a single Saturday or Sunday, or register for as many days as you need!

🔗 Learn more and register at https://t.co/Nrw6Vk10vO

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Save $50 on a 12-month Flexipass and enjoy a full year of activity with no contracts or join fees. Swim, skate and work out at 40 Park Board facilities across Vancouver.

Offer ends October 31.

🔗 https://t.co/zxQJv43UDF

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Happy 50th Anniversary to the West End Community Centre & Joe Fortes Library Branch! 🎉

Since 1976, these spaces have brought people together through recreation, learning, & community connection.💙

Join us at the centre tomorrow for special anniversary activities and programs!

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Information bulletin: Vancouver Park Board hosts ON UNCEDED TERRITORY exhibition celebrating Indigenous artists 🔗 https://t.co/7RF7FnQJoG

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

🌳 Vancouver’s fall tree sale is now open!

Choose from 21 varieties of ornamental, deciduous, coniferous and fruit trees for $28 each. Limit 3 trees/household, while supplies last.

Every tree planted grows our urban forest.

🌱 Shop: https://t.co/PoFzd2KRgz

#Vancouver

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Information bulletin: Support a greener Vancouver this BC Forest Week, discounted tree sale launches today: https://t.co/1zDgRvNb9s

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Information bulletin: VanDusen Botanical Garden celebrates the best of fall with Harvest Days: https://t.co/bEUVpVemjq

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

🌲Stanley Park lighting up – check
🎆Nine thematic zones – check
🎶360-degree immersive scenes and sound - check

Astra Lumina Night Walk is coming to Stanley Park this fall 🎉

More info: https://t.co/Z7xUE9xJsH

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

Meet Mark George of Tsleil-Waututh Nation as he begins his artist residency in the A-Frame fieldhouse at Second Beach. 🌿

Join him Saturdays, 1-3 pm, for carving, cultural teachings, and Tsleil-Waututh history.

See his work in ON UNCEDED TERRITORY: https://t.co/5iNEQwqYDo 🛶

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT

🚲 2026 RBC GranFondo is taking place in Stanley Park on Saturday, September 12
🕰️ 4:00am - 8:30am
🚧 Road closures throughout Stanley Park during the event
Totem Pole Parking lot will be unavailable for general use on September 11-12
🔗 https://t.co/1vxo2GW3Nl

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT

🏃‍♂️Vancouver Triathlon returns to Stanley Park on Monday, September 7
🕰️ 6:30am - 11:00am
🚧 Closure of Stanley Park for the duration of this event

🔗 https://t.co/Pv3x6Bxys8

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

There's still time to enjoy summer! ☀️

Outdoor pools at Second Beach, Maple Grove & Hillcrest are scheduled to close for the season on September 7. Beach lifeguard services will also conclude.

Kitsilano & New Brighton pools are scheduled to remain open until September 13. 🏊

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

📢 Operational Update:

Killarney Community Centre and fitness centre will be closed August 31 to September 7 for annual maintenance.

The pool and rink will remain open.

Thank you for your patience!

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

📢 Operational Update:

Kitsilano Community Centre will be closed August 31 to September 6 for scheduled cleaning and maintenance.

The Fitness Centre will remain open, with the exception of September 3, when it will be closed for the day.

Thank you for your patience!