Parklets are modular public spaces that are welcoming and inclusive to everyone. As part of our Open Streets initiative, parklets provide opportunities to create engaging public spaces by way of re-purposing the street. Parklets expand and enhance public space and create many benefits for pedestrians, local businesses and the surrounding community.
A parklet is built on an extended platform over a reallocated parking space, and can incorporate added amenities like seating, tables, greenspace, art and bike parking. Parklets are typically built in partnership with community partners and business associations.
Benefits of Parklets
- Engage the community by creating opportunities for social connection in urban areas
- Create safe, welcoming community spaces to sit, rest, and connect
- Improve and enhance the streetscape
- Attract foot traffic and potential customers to nearby businesses by adding public seating and unique spaces on the street to eat and drink
- Expand the streetscape and provide space for programming and activations
Lonsdale Open Streets Parklets
Pride Parklet | 1400 block Lonsdale (east)
Provided in partnership with the United Way. There's even a 'Little Library' donated by United Way of the Lower Mainland and supported by the City library featuring LGBTQIA2S+ books for the public to borrow!
Community Parklet | 1500 block Lonsdale (east)
Play Along the Way | 1600 block Lonsdale (west)
This fun parklet is ready and waiting for you to play along the way. Provided in partnership with the United Way.
Shipping Container Parklet | 1700 block Lonsdale (west)
This fully accessible public space is now open and ready for all to enjoy. Provided in partnership with Neptune Terminals.
19th St W & Lonsdale Barklet
This parklet (near Bosley's Pet Store) is a dog mini-park with artificial turf and agility equipment. Stop by our colourfully painted BARKlet with your furry friends.
1st St E & Lonsdale
Parklet painted by former Studio in the City youth artist mentor Paula Barrantes, complete with furniture, umbrellas, and dog water bowl. Soon to be added: bike rack, Little Library, and plants.
5th St W & Chesterfield
Provided in partnership with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Seaspan/SRY, and Squamish Nation. This shipping container parklet provides a safe, covered outdoor space for the community to enjoy year round. We thank our community partners for their significant contributions of financial and in-kind support to source, fabricate, consult, and deliver this parklet.
