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GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT Regular Park Board Meeting January 28, 2019 Memorial South Park Seniors Fitness Area New fitness area for seniors under construction near the field house and recreational track Includes a mix of


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Regular Park Board Meeting January 28, 2019

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

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Memorial South Park – Senior’s Fitness Area

  • New fitness area for

seniors under construction near the field house and recreational track

  • Includes a mix of

equipment to promote muscle strength, balance, flexibility

  • Opening event

planned for April

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Playground Renewals

  • Eleven PB locations are

in the process for upgrade over the next two years

  • Includes Ash, Winona,

Beaconsfield, Jones, Kaslo, Granville, Champlain Heights, Charleson, Granville parks; Trout Lake and Thunderbird community center pre-schools

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New Fieldhouse Residencies for 2019

The Park Board welcomed 6 new artists as part of its “Fieldhouse Activation Program”.

Git Amsara Gameleon, Publik Secrets, Hadden Park, 2017

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Spanish Banks – Vandalism of Trees

Eight trees at Spanish Banks have been intentionally vandalized, their tops sawed off and limbs removed. The trees are part of a grove of conifers at the foot of Tolmie Street.

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Vanier Park – Vandalism of Turf

There was damage to the grass area of Vanier Park, near the boat launch and west toward the Maritime Museum on the night of January 20.

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Council Business – City Participation in Women Deliver Conference 2019

Park Board staff are participating on a cross departmental Steering Committee and have proposed a number of initiatives including the revival of the “Remarkable Women Series”.

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Board Briefing Memos & Emails: January 15 to 28, 2019

Date Topic Jan16 VanSplash Advisory Group Confirmation Jan 24 Whirlpools at Dunbar, Kitsilano and Marpole Community Centres Jan 28 Marpole Curling Club Location

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