The North Vancouver Recreation Facility & Amenity Assessment was developed by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission in collaboration with the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver to provide a North Vancouver-wide overview of indoor and outdoor recreation infrastructure across both municipalities.

Endorsed by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission in April 2026, the findings confirm that North Vancouver is well-served, with high resident satisfaction, strong distribution of amenities and service levels that meet or exceed comparable municipalities.

The assessment identifies challenges from increasing demand with growing populations. It also highlights ways to maximize community benefit by working together across municipalities, building partnerships, making better use of existing facilities, planning for upgrades and repairs, and collecting better data to make informed decisions. Recommendations on priorities for renewal or enhancement of recreation facilities and amenities can be determined after the municipalities’ Official Community Plan updates, and through the annual Financial Plan process. 

A key outcome was the creation of the first North Vancouver-wide mapping of municipal recreation assets, including major civic projects currently under construction with completion anticipated in 2026.

The City and District’s investments in recreation facilities and amenities result in a strong North Vancouver recreation system to enhance community health, social connection and quality of life. The information gathered through the assessment process will support both municipalities in their future parks, recreation and facility planning and the implementation of their Official Community Plans.

Read the report: North Vancouver Recreation Facility & Amenity Assessment