Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation

08/18/2026

A little reminder to SAVE THE DATE for wetlands & wildlife! 📫

Parksfest 2026 is coming up, and we would love your support for an evening celebrating and protecting local wetlands and regional parks!

* September 24, 2026 @ 6pm
* Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion
* Dinner, drinks, stories, silent auction
* Tickets & tables are now available:

www.mvrpfoundation.ca/parksfest

Mark your calendar. Come celebrate the wild with us. 🐸

08/12/2026

A new place to ride, connect & enjoy Campbell Valley! 🐴

There’s something pretty special about seeing horses out in Campbell Valley Regional Park, and now the equestrian community has an even better place to enjoy it.

Last week, we joined the Campbell Valley Equestrian Society (CVES) for the ribbon cutting of the newly transformed Horse Riding Ring!

After a year of work, the riding ring now features all-weather sand footing, creating a safer, more accessible public space for riders and horses to enjoy year-round. The improved facility will also help support clinics, events and competitions for Langley’s incredible equestrian community.

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation was proud to team up with the CVES team and help make this project possible by raising $30,000 in support of the improvements.

Want to help keep this space thriving? Donations toward the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the Horse Riding Ring are still welcome through our joint donation page:

https://mvrpfoundation.ca/cves/

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

Save the Date: Parksfest 2026!

Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for an inspiring evening dedicated to protecting the wetlands that make Metro Vancouver's regional parks so special.

Hosted at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, Parksfest 2026 will bring together community leaders, conservation partners, businesses, and nature lovers to celebrate local wetland conservation and raise funds for projects that protect and restore these vital ecosystems.

In partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the evening will feature inspiring stories, community awards, delicious food, exciting auctions, and opportunities to make a lasting impact on the future of our regional parks.

Tickets: $100
Tables (8 people): $750

Visit www.mvrpfoundation.ca/parksfest to learn more and grab your tickets!

07/28/2026

🚧 TRAIL CLOSURES STARTING EARLY AUGUST AT ƛ̓éxətəm REGIONAL PARK

To support erosion protection work along the Coquitlam River, temporary closures will be in place for about 3 months starting the week of August 4.

⚠️ Sheep Paddocks Trail: A section of the trail will be closed, with no through access to or from Pitt River Road. This closure also affects a portion of the Traboulay PoCo Trail within the park.

⚠️ Mundy Creek Trail & Home Farm D**e Trail: The connection between these trails will be closed on weekdays (Monday to Friday) during construction.

Please plan alternate routes and follow posted safety signs. Visitors will need to retrace their steps when they reach closure points.

More information: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/ƛ̓éxətəm-regional-park

07/27/2026

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve! 🌲

Is it technically a regional park? No.

Do we gatekeep beautiful outdoor places that are also managed by our friends over at Metro Vancouver? Also no.

LSCR is a stunning 5,668 hectares of protected forest and mountain landscape, sandwiched right next to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. It safeguards the Seymour watershed water supply and provides awesome outdoor activities, with over 100km of paths for hiking, running, and dog walking. Not to mention the 10km of paved cycling routes!

Go check it out! (And then promptly donate to MVRP Foundation to help maintain our trails, protect local wildlife, and connect people with programs in nature. 😎)

https://mvrpfoundation.ca/donate/

07/22/2026

Big news for Minnekhada Regional Park!

We've added 62.5 hectares of land, growing the park by more than 25% and helping protect an incredible mix of forests, wetlands, streams, and wildlife habitat.

These lands are home to species at risk, including the western painted turtle, Oregon forest snail, and Pacific water shrew. The addition also supports our long-term vision of connecting Minnekhada and Widgeon Marsh regional parks through a network of protected natural areas.

While this area isn't open to the public at this time, protecting it now helps ensure this important landscape remains healthy and connected for future generations.

Learn more in our media release: https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/997

07/22/2026

Want to be a conservationist by eating a hot dog and cheering on the Vancouver Canadians? Here's your chance! ⚾

Join Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:05 PM for a night of baseball that gives back to nature!

Tickets start at just $22, and $5 from every ticket purchased through our link will support local regional parks, helping protect wildlife, restore habitats, and connect more people with nature.

Grab your friends and family, enjoy a summer evening at the ballpark, and help keep Metro Vancouver's regional parks wild, welcoming, and thriving.

Get your tickets today:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/MVRP0825

07/15/2026

07/14/2026

Ever find yourself enjoying a Regional Park on the weekend and thinking, "I wish I could spend my weekdays here too?" Now's your chance.

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation is hiring for maternity leave coverage, with the possibility to extend!

We're currently looking for:
• Communications & Programs Coordinator (Full Time)
• Marketing & Media Communications Coordinator (Part Time)

If you're passionate about parks, conservation, storytelling, and creating meaningful community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply at mvrpfoundation.ca/careers