On December 13, 2023, Vancouver City Council passed a motion by a vote of 8-3 that started the process to abolish the elected Vancouver Park Board and to transfer its responsibilities to a city department under the direct control of City Council.

Many citizens and community groups, including the Kitsilano Community Centre and 18 other Community Centre Associations, are opposed to this decision taken by eight of the 11 City Councillors. Eight city councillors do not have a mandate to eliminate the Park Board elected by thousands of Vancouver voters in October 2022. Fundamental democratic principles must be respected.

Concerned that parks and recreation will not receive the same priority attention that it has now under the elected board, the Save Our Park Board coalition was formed.

There are many ways to do your part to support the coalition and help preserve the Park Board.

Visit www.saveourparkboard.ca to learn more and sign the petition.