The summer days can be long and finding a playground to keep your kids occupied and entertained can be similar to locating a unicorn. Kids love playgrounds but some structures only hold their attention for half an hour. When I’m packing up for a day at a park, I want
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After consulting with children, parents, and community stakeholders, the City of Vancouver has completed the upgrade and installation of SIX new playgrounds in Vancouver. There are currently 160 playgrounds in the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation System. Many of these playgrounds have served their time and are due for
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It’s got to be the most famous playground out there! If you haven’t experienced it yourself, you must have at least seen pictures of it on Facebook. Queenston Park’s Playground in Coquitlam has got to be the coolest playground ever.  Seriously, a playground built onto the side of a hill? That
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Don’t let the hot water keep you indoors- head to one of the incredible splash pads and spray parks around Metro Vancouver! Don’t forget the sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes! If we have somehow missed a water park from this list, please send us an email (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com)
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Celebrate Mother’s Day 2024 with some great events and activities! We all have a person in our life who mothers us and cares for us in one way or another. You might call her mom/mama/mommy or mother, or it might be a grandma, sister, aunt, or female friend who gives
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Inlet Park is Port Moody’s newest playground and sports recreation facility and it is full of potential for all seasons! With the first and second phases of the Inlet Park Redevelopment Project complete, visitors are invited to check out the facilities and try the new playgrounds. The high-quality, all-weather artificial
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Whether you’ve got the whole world in your hands or just a tiny piece of it, give a little extra love to Mother Earth on April 22nd. Earth Day, first was held in 1970 and officially recognized in 1990, is now celebrated globally each year. Earth Day is a great
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Need an idea for an indoor play place? We’ve got you covered! Kids have a crazy amount of energy. That energy doesn’t disappear just because the skies have opened and the rain is gushing down. Let the kids have a great time playing & get those sillies worked out at
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Welcome to November, seemingly the wettest month of the year! Fortunately, there are plenty of events to keep you busy and we’ve pulled together some of our top-picks for the month. Whether it’s Remembrance Day ceremonies or holiday events and markets, our calendar has a full list of family-friendly activities.
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Book lovers know that the world of Dr. Seuss often includes spirals, twists and turns, and bright colours. And that’s just what you’ll find at the newest Coquitlam playground- Sheffield Park. Located on Burke Mountain, an increasingly popular neighbourhood for families, Sheffield Park is the latest in a string of
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