GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
REGIONAL PARKS LONG RANGE PLAN: 1991-97

History

The forerunner of GVRD's park function was the Vancouver-Fraser Park District formed
- in 1967 under the Regional Parks Act (1965). This District was merged with the GVBD

by Supplementary Letters Patent in 1972. In 1972 and 1973 all remaining GVRD

communities joined the park function. Matsqui and Maple Ridge, from Centra! Fraser
Valley and Dewdney-Alouette Regional District respectively, ara members.

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The function is carried out under Supplementary Letter Pat
Municipal Act, and is subject to the provisions of the Parks (Fi

Regional Parks’ mandate is to assemble, develop and operate a system of parks and
trails which allows all residents of the Lower Mainland to enjoy a wide choice of day-
use outdoor recreation pursuits and which praserves significant landscape features

and wildlifa populations.

ctive over the 1991-1997 period is to continue implementation of the

AGar_eulh) crogiam adopted by the Park Committee and Board in February
1988. i emphasizes basic recreation development, access and facilities in order of
priority for most regional parks to the Year 2003. The Plan results in new additions or
expansion of operations in seven key parks by 1997. Maintenance and modemization
of existing facilities will be a significant part of annual costs. The land acquisition

program will be near compilation by 1997,
Regional Parks are attracting increasing numbers of visitors, more direct community

involvement and growing public awareness. Special grants, outside agency funds
and volunteer work make a significant contribution to the park system and offset capital

cosis each year.

‘vhe four main streams of park function activity are:
Park Devaiopment
Land Acquisition
Park Operations and Maintenance

Planning, Administration and Recreation Services