Vancouver Park Board approves concept design for new park in Kits, Fairview

A new park bordering Kitsilano and Fairview is one step closer to becoming reality after the Vancouver Park Board approved the project’s concept design—aimed at adding green space in two rapidly growing neighbourhoods. (Vancouver Park Board)

A new park bordering Kitsilano and Fairview is one step closer to becoming reality after the Vancouver Park Board approved the project’s concept design—aimed at adding green space in two rapidly growing neighbourhoods.

Park board commissioners approved the plan at Monday night’s meeting, giving the green light for the development of the roughly one-hectare park at Burrard Slopes.

Officials said the new park will have several amenities, including an off-leash dog area and expanded playground, as well as a meadow walk, fitness area and skateboarding space.

“With the ongoing development of the Broadway Plan, these areas will see further population growth over the coming years,” board chair Tom Digby said in a news release Tuesday. “Burrard Slopes Park will be a vital greenspace for the community to gather, play, enjoy culture and seek rest and relaxation for years to come.”

Officials said the final concept design was updated last year, after the park board acquired additional land at West 5th Avenue and Fir Street, allowing the park’s footprint to be expanded and include more amenities.

According to the park board, the new park will include the following features:

• A large central lawn designed to support a variety of activities, from everyday gatherings to small community events;
• An expanded playground with inclusive features, such as a seesaw, accessible spinner and swing set, along with improved surfacing and a circuit-style pathway;
• A designated off-leash dog area, separated from other park spaces, to meet growing demand and encourage social interaction among pet owners;
• A plaza-style skateboard and small-wheels area, designed to be accessible for a range of ages and abilities;
• New pollinator and rain gardens featuring a vast selection of both native and climate-adapted plants.

The park board said an official name for the park will be determined through a separate naming process and construction is being planned for 2027.