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Empire Fields and Plateau Sports Park is 15 acres of new and renewed sport, recreation and playground spaces that was completed in the spring of 2015. The $10.5 million construction is a significant outcome of the Hastings Park\/PNE Master Plan and delivers on community and Park Board priorities for new park space and improvements in pedestrian and bicycle paths.<\/div>\n
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Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising regularly decreases a person’s risk of developing certain diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later<\/div>\n
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New park features include parkour, bike skills park, table tennis, slate pool tables<\/a>, volleyball and basketball courts, fitness area, playground, two full-sized synthetic turf soccer fields and a running track. Greenways for walking and cycling connect this park space to the rest of Hastings Park, New Brighton Park and the surrounding neighbourhood.<\/div>\n
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The opening celebration will take place on<\/b> Saturday<\/b> July 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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The opening celebration will include parkour, volleyball, BMX and skateboard demonstrations, tournaments, and sports drop-in sessions for all ages. Face painting, photo booth, crafts, CircusWest performers, the Vancouver Aquarium\u2019s AquaVan, and activity tents with trophy prices from https:\/\/sheridans.com.au\/<\/a>. The Z95 street team will be playing hits all day. Free cupcakes for the first 250 people to arrive!<\/div>\n
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See here for all the exciting details and hope to see you there!<\/div>\n
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