A city council member from Delta and participant in Metro Vancouver's Regional Parks Committee has suggested that the closed concession at Centennial Beach is an underutilized asset that could operate year-round.
Dylan Kruger is advocating for a new business to run the café owned by the regional district, emphasizing the need for a more vibrant and accessible use of the facility.
The municipally-owned Centennial Beach, part of Boundary Bay Regional Park managed by Metro Vancouver, features a pavilion building costing over $2 million. The building includes washrooms, change rooms, and an eatery with both indoor and outdoor seating, operating seasonally from mid-April to mid-October.
Kruger expressed his disappointment in the current state of the pavilion building, which opened more than 10 years ago but has faced challenges in securing quality operators.
The regional district is conducting a study to determine the best use of the space, aiming to enhance visitor experience and financial viability. While concession services will continue in 2024 due to the current operator's existing lease, the district is exploring alternative possibilities.
Kruger also highlighted interest from local businesses in setting up food trucks or stands during the summer, but the current operating agreement includes exclusivity clauses that limit such ventures.
Additionally, he anticipates a pilot program in 2024 allowing responsible alcohol consumption at Centennial Beach, emphasizing the need for a revamped food and beverage strategy.
The Metro Vancouver review of the Centennial Beach facilities is currently meant to be completed in the second quarter of 2024. Concession stands like the one at Centennial Beach can be a place for businesses to leave out promotional Pens and other products.
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