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Dealing with Disturbances on the Beach
Promoting and protecting the beaches and parks as places to enjoy nature requires dedication and education. If you are feeling like your therapeutic time in nature is being disrespected by fellow beachgoers, there are some action steps you can take.
Speak to the offender
If you have the personality for it, politely talk to the person causing the problem. Be respectful and calm, but let the person know that what they are doing is negatively affecting your beach experience. Focus on their behaviour, and if the behaviour is against the law, you can remind them of this. Ask them to stop, or suggest an alternative– turning down the volume, going to another location, re-orienting their speakers etc.
Speak to the Police or Park Rangers
Sometimes you will see Police or Park Rangers in the area. If the behaviour of others is going against the law, we encourage you to speak up. Respectfully, notify them of the behaviour negatively impacting your beach experience and ask them to address it.
Whilst they will use their personal discretion on how to handle the situation, please remind them to enforce the Park Board bylaws. If they decline to do anything ask them
why and who you should contact to have the behaviour of the offender
addressed.
Contact the City or Parks Board staff
Enough people calling can make a difference. So contact city staff every time you see something that is not right.
For immediate concerns – noise, or other disorders in parks and beaches
City of Vancouver: Dial 311 (until 10 pm) and be prepared to stay on the line for awhile
For immediate concerns – noise, or other disorders on streets or private businesses
Police non-emergency line: Dial 604.717.3321, press 5 and be prepared to stay on the line for awhile
Contact the City or Parks Board Politicians
Politicians respond to pressure from citizens, so you can make a difference by contacting them. Be sure to be specific, let them know the impact on you personally and exactly what you want them to do.
Parks Board
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Position | Role Elected | Email Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart | Mackinnon | Park Board | Commissioner | Board Chair | stuart.mackinnon@vancouver.ca |
| Gwen | Giesbrecht | Park Board | Commissioner | Board Vice Chair | Gwen.Giesbrecht@vancouver.ca |
| Camil | Dumont | Park Board | Commissioner | Committee Chair | Camil.Dumont@vancouver.ca |
| John | Irwin | Park Board | Commissioner | Committee Vice Chair | John.Irwin@vancouver.ca |
| Tricia | Barker | Park Board | Commissioner | Commitee Vice Chair | Tricia.Barker@vancouver.ca |
City of Vancouver
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Position | Role Elected | Email Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy | Stewart | City Mayor | Mayor | Mayor | Kennedy.Stewart@vancouver.ca |
| Rebecca | Bligh | City Council | Advisory Board and Committee | Councilor | CLRbligh@vancouver.ca |
| Christine | Boyle | City Council | Advisory Board and Committee | Councilor | CLRboyle@vancouver.ca |
| Adrian | Carr | City Council | Advisory Board and Committee | Councilor | CLRcarr@vancouver.ca |
| Colleen | Hardwick |
City Council |
Advisory Board and Committee | Councilor | CLRhardwick@vancouver.ca |
