Capital Conversations: Planning for Parks
Date and time
Join a Park Board Planner to chat about past and potential future infrastructure investments in Vancouver’s parks
About this event
*General Walk - limit of 40 people, masks not required*
Have you ever wondered what it took to get your favourite park features built? Join a Park Board Planner to chat about past and potential future infrastructure investments in Vancouver’s parks while we look at examples in the hidden jewel of East Vancouver: Hastings Park.
We will examine a variety of projects that Park Board accomplished with capital funding, gain a better understanding of the capital planning process and chat about future projects.
Walk Leader: Eliana grew to appreciate the variety of park spaces available in Hastings Park while taking neighbourhood walks during Covid times. She also works on capital planning for the Park Board
Starting place: The info board near Empire Fields parking lot
How to recognize your walk leader(s): Bright pink scarf
Accessibility Info: Uneven terrain, Stairs, non-accessible curb cuts, or other barriers, Mud or poor drainage, Family-friendly, Bicycles welcome, Pet-friendly
Travel Tips: Rapid bus service on Hastings and paid parking available at the site. Bike accessible too with bike parking available.
Photo by Eliana Macdonald
Check out other Jane’s Walks happening this year in Vancouver here.