Hastings Park
Hastings Park is a municipal park located in the northeast sector of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. The 62 hectares (150 acres) park features several sports and recreation facilities, including Hastings Racecourse and Playland amusement park. The southern portions of the park are also used as the fairgrounds for the Pacific National Exhibition.
| Hastings Park | |
|---|---|
The PNE entrance to Hasting Park | |
| Type | Public Park |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.284°N 123.038°W |
| Area | 62 hectares (150 acres) |
| Created | 1888 |
| Operated by | City of Vancouver |
The park was granted in trust by the government of British Columbia to the City of Vancouver. Horse racing first took place at the park in 1892, with the PNE holding its first exhibition in 1910. An amusement park was opened at Hastings Park in 1926.
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