1 . Picnic Shelter Reservations
Vancouver Parks and Recreation maintains four covered picnic shelters that are available for reservation at the following parks:
● Fisher Basin Community Park
● Leroy Haagen Memorial Park
● Marine Community Park
● Marshall Community Park
Picnic shelters are available to reserve between May 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations are for the entire day with a reservation fee of $100. When not reserved, shelters are available for free. Reserve a picnic shelter by calling 360-487-7100.
Shelter Reservation Cancellation Policy
If canceled one month or more before the rental date, 100% of the fee will be refunded. If canceled 1-4 weeks before the rental date, 75% of the fee will be refunded. No refunds will be granted if the reservation is canceled less than one week prior to the rental date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park?
Yes. Contact Marshall Community Center at 360-487-7100 to find out about events taking place in our parks.
Q: What amenities (are included with a picnic shelter reservation?
Reservations include use of all picnic tables located within the shelter and centricity (there is no electricity at Marine Park). Playground amenities and restrooms will be shared with the public.
Park Use Permits
Depending on the type of event you’re hosting, you will need to get a Park Use Permit from Vancouver Parks and Recreation. A Park Use Permit gives you permission to bring special items and equipment into the park.
1. According to the passage, Vancouver picnic shelters ________.| A．don’t allow visitors to host events |
| B．can be used for free when not reserved |
| C．are available to reserve all year round |
| D．don’t offer picnic tables or electricity |
| A．To explain the rules of park management. |
| B．To recommend shelters of different parks. |
| C．To introduce the functions of picnic shelters. |
| D．To provide information of shelter reservations. |
| A．A book review. | B．A news report. |
| C．A travel brochure. | D．A science journal. |
1. Where will the speakers have a picnic?
| A．In the mountain. | B．In the park. | C．In the countryside. |
| A．This Sunday. | B．Next Sunday. | C．Next Saturday. |
| A．Provide the car. | B．Write a report. | C．Prepare some food. |
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There are many places to go on safari (观赏野生动物) in Africa, but riding a horse through the flooded waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta must rank as one of the world’s most exciting wildlife journeys.
Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta. The camps have excellent horses, professional guides and lots of support workers. They have a reputation (名声) for providing a great riding experience.
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1. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?2. How does a tourist feel when he or she moves closer to the wild animals on horseback?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
The passage tells us about the riding experience in the Okavango Delta and the author introduces it mainly by following space order.
4. Please introduce the most exciting trip you’ve ever taken. (In about 40 words)
