Portable board games are designed to be played at any given time and place, including at the park. If you want to catch up with a friend, take a seat at a picnic table and bust out one of these ...

Monopoly in the Park will be part of a huge volunteer cleanup effort at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose on Saturday.

But last month, Mayor Ken Sim announced plans to abolish the park board, citing efficiency. The move would be significant, as Vancouver’s model is unique in this country, unlike in the U.S.