parks

Illustration of a park filled with young adults engaged in various activities. A stone amphitheater, an exercise area, and a rock wall can be seen in the background.
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Designing parks for social connection

Peak Web July 7, 2025

One brutal awakening many young adults go through is the realization that leisure time is not a guaranteed part of the adult schedule. To me, it seems we are all busy with work, school, planning for the future, hoping to be happy, and filling in the gaps with entertainment. We’re told to enjoy our youth, but where are we supposed to do that? Vancouver is undoubtedly an expensive city, one where paying for rent alone can suck up half your income — a reality for 27% of renters, according to a report by LePage. With the remainder of income balanced…

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Select Burnaby recreation facilities reopen with limited services

Peak Web June 4, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic, finding the time and place to exercise may prove difficult. Until recently, almost all recreation establishments in Burnaby were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The SFU fitness facilities have been closed since late March,…

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