As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Each year, we support inspiring older adults in Metro Vancouver to reconnect with nature by leading events in their local parks—sparking belonging, joy, and wellness in their communities.
Discover how Arts in the Parks is transforming Toronto’s green spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity—and how Park People helps make it all possible.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
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Anne brings professional parks experience to the board from over 30 years with both government and consulting sectors in parks and recreation. Over her career, she has spent time in provincial parks, parks consulting in northern Canada as well as various roles for Calgary Parks before taking the senior management position. She held the top position in Calgary Parks from 2008 until retirement from The City in 2018. The director role there offered challenges in politics, leadership and finance but also staff leadership around parks development, cultural landscapes, pathway systems and LEED parks educational facilities, among others. The director role encompassed liaising with organizations both locally and internationally. She held a Board position in World Urban Parks, 2016 – 2018 and is still an active individual in the North American chapter. She holds a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration from University of Alberta and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from University of Guelph. While Calgary is home, outdoor passions for lake swimming and sea kayaking keeps both cabin life and travel part of her life.