Richmond officially launches seven new pop-up picnic areas

Everybody loves a pop-up picnic, so it’s a good thing the City of Richmond has launched several new areas to devour eats and drinks al fresco.

There are a total of seven new designated areas boasting 31 picnic tables in Central Richmond and Steveston.

Here’s where you can find the new open-air spaces:

• Aberdeen Centre
• Lansdowne Centre (two locations)
• CF Richmond Centre
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
• Steveston Town Square Park (next to the Post Office)
• Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Folks are invited to head to these destinations to dine on the specially designed tables created by Richmond artists.

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Each table aims to reflect what makes Richmond so special, highlighting the multi-cultural and dynamic nature of the city.

The picnic tables will be available for use until September. Be sure to check them out while they are still here!

 

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