AS of midnight on Monday, March 29, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is pausing all adult indoor low intensity group classes such as fitness, yoga, and martial arts, in order to reduce transmission of COVID-19 as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.

In addition, clubhouses at Fraserview, Langara, and McCleery golf courses will be temporarily closed to indoor dining. Guests, however, can continue to use outdoor patios serviced by express take-out windows.

The closures will remain in effect until April 19.

The following programs will continue to operate:

· Fitness centres with individual and one-on-one training, pools and arenas

· All children/youth programs

· Individual sport programs

· Adult outdoor activities up to groups of 10

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation said it takes its response to COVID-19 very seriously and is doing everything it can to minimize the risks and impacts on our communities, and will enhance and modify its approach as the situation changes.