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Challenger baseball field: design for people with mobility challenges, such as wheelchair-accessible artificial turf and raised obstacles removed. Photo: City of Vancouver Vancouver parks embrace accessibility, Canada’s 150th

By Gary McKenna There’s a lot going on in parks news this spring. At Hillcrest Park, the new Challenger sports field is making it easier for children with physical or cognitive disabilities to play baseball. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Park Board... Continue reading »

May 16, 2017   |   0 comments
New boardwalk extension through southeastern grove at Camosun Bog. Photo: Naomi Reichstein Hidden treasures: New boardwalk brings you closer to Camosun Bog

By Naomi Wittes Reichstein, communications coordinator, VPSN Looking for something to do in Vancouver this weekend that’s entirely satisfying, but you don’t have lots of time? There’s good news in town if you’re a lover of murky wetlands, especially ones... Continue reading »

April 14, 2017   |   0 comments