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Fire Rating
* Note: The Fire Danger Rating for individual park sites can be higher or lower than the Regional Parks average. Click on the ‘Regional Parks’ link to view each Park Site and its individual rating, or call 604-432-6350.

Conditions and restrictions can change quickly. Please help us protect our valuable parks and green spaces against wildfire.

Current Average Fire Danger Rating for Regional Parks is: LOW

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Due to recent rainfall the fire danger rating is currently in LOW. Visitors are asked to obey posted signs and check back for regular updates as conditions and restrictions can change quickly.

 Park and Trail Advisories

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Capilano River Regional Park
Viewpoint Closed for Construction
Until further notice, the Second Canyon Viewpoint is closed for construction to repair damage caused from fallen trees. Please respect all barriers and posted signage for your safety. For more information, contact Parks – West Area at 604-224-5739. Thank you.
Lower Seymour Conservation Area
Bear Island Bridge Crossing (updated August 23, 2010):
Construction is expected to begin in late summer / fall 2010 on a pedestrian bridge crossing the Seymour River beneath the Seymour Falls Dam. This bridge crossing will link trail users with the eastern shores of the Seymour River. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has begun work on fish habitat enhancement and a new spawning channel upstream of the bridge crossing site Temporary trail closures may occur around the Seymour Hatchery. Please check back for regular updates.




“The reclaimed bridge leaving the Seymour Valley at the end of July to be sand-blasted and painted. The bridge is scheduled to return in the third week of August for construction.”
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
Trail Conditions
August 29 Trail Conditions Update:

Sunset is at 7:30PM

Visitors hiking the Grouse Alpine Area and routes within the park should be equipped for backcountry travel.  The Hanes Valley route involves a major creek crossing and a long talus slope.  The Lynn Lake route has extended sections of travel over potentially slippery rocks in the bed of upper Lynn Creek.    Both of these routes are best attempted during dry conditions and lower water levels.
 
During hot weather, carry extra water with you on long challenging routes.
 
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Wreck Beach Foreshore Trail Closure until 2011
The Foreshore Trail, between Trail 6 and Trail 7, is closed due to a significant cliff failure and landslide. The trail will remain closed for the remainder of 2010. The beach is still accessible via Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 6, Trail 7 and Acadia Beach. For more information, please contact Parks – West Area at 604-224-5739. Thank you.
Tynehead Regional Park
Periodic Closures until November 2010
Due to construction along the Perimeter Trail, a portion of the parking lot off 168th Street will be closed periodically until November 2010. Please obey all posted safety signs. For more information, contact Parks – Central Area at 604-520-6442. Thank you.
Road Closures Beginning August 9
Tynehead Regional Park will be affected by closures along adjacent roads beginning August 09, 2010. Most affected will be 96th Avenue which will be closed for eight weeks while the City of Surrey conducts road improvements and widening. Local traffic and park visitors will be permitted but should expect delays. Accessing the park from 160th Street, via 102nd Avenue and 168th Street, is recommended.

During this time, the Hatchery Entrance will remain open but the entrance and access to the Dog-Off-Leash Area along 168th Street may be closed for paving. Visitors are reminded to follow posted detour and safety signs. Please call Metro Vancouver Regional Parks at 604-520-6442 if you have any questions
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