Tag: Parks

Happy@Parks “Water Fight Day · Tin Yip Road Park” to be held on Sunday ********************************************************************************      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will hold “Water Fight Day．Tin Yip Road Park” in Tin Shui Wai on July 17 (Sunday) as an event of its Happy@Parks campaign, offering a variety of fun water activities free of charge. This event is under the exclusive sponsorship of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), and is one of the many initiatives supported by the HKJC’s approved donation of $630 million to the Government of the HKSAR to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of ... Read more

Over 110 Inclusive Parks for Pets designated by LCSD *****************************************************      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (June 29) that having consulted relevant local stakeholders, 12 more Inclusive Parks for Pets will be opened on July 1, bringing the total number of Inclusive Parks for Pets under the LCSD to over 110.      Members of the public can enjoy park facilities together with their pets in an inclusive environment. The newly added Inclusive Parks for Pets are located as follows: Central and Western District ——————————– Wing Lee Street Sitting-out Area Eastern District —————— ... Read more

A national urban park in the Edmonton region would promote access to green spaces and nature. A national urban park in the Edmonton region would promote access to green spaces and nature March 14, 2022                             Edmonton, Alberta                  Parks Canada Agency As Canadians, we know that green spaces in and around our cities are good for our health, good for wildlife, and good for the environment. Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, ... Read more

Parks Canada and the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq leadership to make an important announcement on the proposed National Park Reserve in Pituamkek (Hog Island and the Sandhills) January 17, 2022                             Lennox Island, (PE)                         Parks Canada The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada and Robert J. Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, will join the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq leadership, Chief Darlene Bernard, Lennox Island First Nation and Chief Junior Gould, Abegweit First Nation to make an important announcement on the proposed National Park Reserve in Pituamkek (Hog Island and the Sandhills). A livestream ... Read more

Parks Canada announces Advisory Committee for Rouge National Urban Park. August 6, 2021                              Toronto, ON                          Parks Canada Agency Urban parks help protect biodiversity, support climate resilience, connect people to nature, improve mental health and wellness, and increase social inclusion. Located within a one hour’s drive of 20 per cent of Canada’s population and accessible by public transit, Rouge National Urban Park provides unprecedented opportunities for Canadians to connect with nature. Today, the Honourable Jonathan ... Read more