The Metro Vancouver Regional District is proposing several changes to the bylaw regulating regional park use. I wanted to highlight some of the proposed changes.
Right now, e-bikes are technically not permitted in regional parks (outside of roadways), even in areas where human-powered-only bikes are permitted. The proposed update will allow e-bikes to be used wherever traditional bikes are permitted.
The District is also looking to allow electric kick scooters on designated trails and greenways.
Regarding dogs, the Regional District is looking at reducing the allowed leash length from 5 metres to 2.5 metres to ensure that people can keep their pets under control better. The District is also looking to make Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area a no-dog area.
The proposed bylaw changes also include an update around requirements for camping in regional parks for people who are experiencing homelessness. People experiencing homelessness will be allowed to camp in grassy areas that are not in ecological conservancy areas, park reserves, or any other ecologically sensitive areas.
The Regional District also proposes extending their pilot program, allowing people to consume alcohol in specific areas of regional parks from Friday, May 16, 2025, to Monday, October 13, 2025.
The areas are:
- Boundary Bay Regional Park at Centennial Beach
- Brunette Fraser Regional Greenway at Sapperton Landing
- Campbell Valley Regional Park at the 8th Avenue Picnic Area/Order of Canada Grove
- Capilano River Regional Park at the Cleveland Dam Picnic Area
- Derby Reach Regional Park at the Day Use Area adjacent to Edgewater Bar campground
- The Iona Beach Regional Park Picnic Area
Please read the latest Regional Parks Committee agenda for more information.
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