Come enjoy a variety of activities, games, crafts and theme days led by our Playground Leaders.

Opens Monday June 29

Monday to Saturday

Monday -Wednesday: 11:30am-5:30pm
Thursday-Friday: 11:30am-7:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am-3:30pm

Wading pool hours of operation my be affected by inclement weather. Schedule subject to change.

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Adult Ballet – Open Level 18+ yrs

with Hannah Robertson
This class is for anyone interested in building strength and mobility through the art form of ballet. No prior dance experience necessary.
The class will be focused on improving strength, flexibility and coordination in a joyful and welcoming environment. No class Feb 14 and 21. Drop-in $18.
$128/8 sessions
Saturdays 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Jan 10-Mar 14 + register

Douglas Dinos Playroom 0-5 yrs

with Claudia Erichsen
This is a free play based program for 0-5 years that requires parent/caregiver participation and provides opportunities for social interaction for both the caregiver and the child. It focuses on the development of social skills and the exploration of engaging materials and activities that help with emotional, social, cognitive and physical development while having fun in a safe and inviting space.
$50/10 sessions
Tuesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jan 6-Mar 10  + register

Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Jan 8-Mar 22  + register

Métis Dot Art for Families – Bookmarks 6+ yrs

with Kelly Poitras
In this workshop, participants will learn about the Cultural Medicine of Métis Dot Art. A form of art which represents the Métis Beadwork our ancestors are well known for and being recognized as The Flower  peoples. Kelly Poitras provides an opportunity for learning the Métis Culture and Traditions while teaching grounding techniques and confidence in a safe space. (Parent registration required)
$20/1 sessions
Sunday 12:45 PM-2:45 PM
Jan 18  + register

Salsa Dance for Beginners 19+ yrs

with Nestor De La Zerda
Stay in shape while meeting new people and having fun. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class starts and wear comfortable dance shoes or shoes without a rubber sole and casual clothing. Everyone is welcome. Singles and couples.
$160/8 sessions
Thursday 7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Jan 15-Mar 5  + register

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Douglas Park Community Association is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

I would like to begin with a shout out to Douglas Park’s barred owl family. The owls brought out the hundreds of people and gave us the opportunity to interact with each other and create community.

Please mark your calendars for the Halloween Festival of Frights on October 25th and Breakfast with Santa on December 13th. In addition, Douglas Park is hosting a Repair Café on December 6th. Book an appointment to receive FREE in person repair help from our volunteer repairers. Register at www.spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/

Thank you to our programmers for offering new programs again this fall including Clay Social and Clay Crafting for children, a walking club for adults, and Chess to Life for seniors cognitive and social development.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 2. To vote at the AGM, you need to be registered as a member of DPCA in accordance with the Societies Act (BC). You can become a member when registering for a program on vanrec.ca or by speaking to the front desk. This complimentary annual membership is valid from September 1 until August 31.

Thank you to all the DPCA volunteers, board members, DPCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board.

Christine Coleman
President, Douglas Park Community Association

Fall 2025 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00am.

→Download the Fall 2025 Recreation Guide

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Douglas Park Community Association (“DPCA”) is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

Community Day is Saturday, June 21, from 11-3 pm. Please join us for an afternoon of food, games, and community performances on the East Field. June 21 is also National Indigenous Peoples Day. As part of Community Day, DPCA will be recognizing and honouring the cultures and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Prior to 2023, the summer wading pool at Douglas Park was funded by DPCA. DPCA would like to acknowledge and thank the Vancouver Park Board for taking over funding this program for a third summer. The wading pool opens on July 2. Please see the brochure for hours. DPCA playground leaders will be there to provide a variety of activities, games, crafts, and theme days for the little ones.

Drop by the park on Thursday evenings this summer for a free concert with our Performance in the Park series.

After 28 years working in various roles with DPCA, we are sad to announce (but happy for her!) that DPCA’s childcare coordinator Rosie Laforges is leaving Douglas Park to take on the role of a recreation programmer at her local community centre in Squamish. Rosie has been integral to the Douglas Park team and the heart of our licensed childcare operation. We will miss her dearly and wish her all the best.

Thank you to all the DPCA volunteers, board members, DPCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board.

Enjoy your summer!

Christine Coleman
President, Douglas Park Community Association

Summer 2025 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00am.

Download the Summer 2025 Recreation Guide

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Hello from the Douglas Park Community Association!

Douglas Park Community Association is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

We have much to keep you active this spring with new programs including Parent and Toddler Dance, Adult Ballet, Rumba, Cha Cha, Buff Bones and a Linocut Printmaking workshop. Thank you to the DPCA Program Committee and our Park Board programmers for providing new activities for the Douglas Park community each season.

Douglas Park offers licensed after school and before school care to families. We are pleased to be back up and running with 24 spots at Edith Cavell Elementary after closing due to seismic upgrading at the school. In total, DPCA now provides 116 kids with care at three locations – Edith Cavell Elementary, Emily Carr Elementary, and Douglas Park Community Centre. We’d like to acknowledge our childcare coordinator, Rosie Laforges, as well as our front-line staff of supervisors, assistants and support workers. You are great team and provide an essential service to the community.

Community Day will be held on Saturday, June 21 from 11-3pm. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Thank you to all the DPCA volunteers, board members, DPCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board.

Christine Coleman
President

Spring 2025 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, March 12 at 8:00am.

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Winter Registration starts: Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00pm (in person/online). Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00am (over the phone) 604-257-8130 ext 1.

Hello from the Douglas Park Community Association!

Douglas Park Community Association (DPCA) is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

We have much to keep you warm and active this winter in our Winter 2024 brochure. Thank you to our Park Board programmers for searching out new activities for the Douglas Park community each season. Winter 2025’s new programs include: Post-Natal Mom & Baby Yoga; Youth Cooking Group and the Heatlhspan Fitness.

The annual general meeting of DPCA was held on November 19th at which time directors were elected and auditors were appointed for the 2024/25 fiscal year. You can find our annual report on our website at douglasparkcc.org.

The board is now focusing on implementing our new three year strategic plan which was created last year to identify priorities for how to best continue DPCA’s work and carry out the following vision and mission of DPCA:

DPCA Vision: A hub where all our diverse community members are physically active and socially engaged at Douglas Park and its satellite centres.
DPCA Mission: To provide quality facilities and programming to meet the diverse needs of the Douglas Park community.

The two of the strategic goals included in the plan are to improve our inclusiveness and to enhance Douglas Park Community Centre as a third space. Generally speaking, a third space is a place where people meet, on a voluntary and casual basis, for easy and friendly conversation – a home away from home. Input from community members in our 2022 Needs Assessment was used to help identify these goals.

Thank you to all the DPCA volunteers, board members, DPCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board.

Christine Coleman
President

Winter 2025 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00am.

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Fall Registration starts: Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00pm (in person/online). Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00am (over the phone) 604-257-8130 ext 1.

Hello from the Douglas Park Community Association!

Douglas Park Community Association is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

Community Day in June was a tremendous success. The Vancouver Heritage Foundation presented Douglas Park with a plaque under the Places that matter program. Thank you to the two community members who nominated Douglas Park.

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the centre on November 19, 2024 at 7pm. To vote at the AGM, you need to be registered as a member of DPCA in accordance with the Societies Act (BC). You can become a member when registering for a program on Activenet or by speaking to the front desk. This complimentary annual membership is valid from September 1 until August 31.

DPCA is looking for new directors to be part of the finance committee. If you are interested, please contact douglasparkcc@vancouver.ca or see the front office.

Thank you to all the DPCA volunteers, board members, DPCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board.

Christine Coleman
President

Fall 2024 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00am.

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Hello from the Douglas Park Community Association!

Welcome to Summer 2024.

Douglas Park Community Association is grateful to operate on the unceded, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil Waututh Nations.

Please join us for Community Day on Saturday, June 22 11-3pm. The day will include bouncy castles, performances (including a ventriloquist!), a ramen cart, and a neighbourhood walking tour. In addition, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation will be presenting a plaque to Douglas Park under the Places That Matter (PTM) program. Come try the QR code on the plaque for a link to a webpage dedicated to Douglas Park and exhibiting the plaque text, historic research, oral histories, contemporary and historic photos. We look forward to seeing you all there!

The wading pool opens July 2 (Monday – Saturday) with extended hours on Thursday and Friday evenings. DPCCA playground leaders will be there to provide a variety of activities, games, crafts, and theme days for the little ones. Performance in the Park is back to entertain the whole family at 6pm on July 4 and 18 as well as August 1 and 15. Drop by the east field to enjoy a free concert.

The Douglas Park Community Centre is operated jointly by the Vancouver Park Board and the Douglas Park Community Association. In early March Premier David Eby announced that his government will make the necessary amendments to the Vancouver Charter to dissolve the Park Board in the next legislative session further to a request from Vancouver’s city council. We have no further updates. The DPCCA board remains focused on its purpose to provide affordable and quality facilities and programming to meet the diverse needs of the people of the Douglas Park community and to encourage community use and participation of the Douglas Park Community Centre. To that end, we are working on a new three year strategic plan which includes those needs identified by the community in our 2022 Needs Assessment.

Thank you to all the DPCCA volunteers, board members, DPCCA and Vancouver Park Board staff, and the Vancouver Park Board. Enjoy your summer!

Christine Coleman
President

Summer 2024 Registration starts:

• Online at vanrec.ca or in-person: Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00pm.
• By Phone 604-257-8130 ext 1. Wednesday, May 15 at 8:00am.

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