Summer nights are the perfect time to watch a movie outdoors – just not in Queen’s Park this year.
The Outdoor Summer Movie Nights series is moving from the stadium to four parks throughout the city. Instead of eight movies, there will be four.
“What we wanted to do was bring the movie in the park to all the communities across New West and we’re using this as a pilot year to accomplish that,” said Steve Kellock, senior manager of New Westminster recreation services and facilities.
The reason for the change was that the event wasn’t as popular as it once was, he explained. The response to the pilot will help determine if the program expands.
The best way for people to have their say about the future of summer night movies in the city is by filling out the survey provided by the city, according to Kellock.
As for what movies are shown, the city uses social media to post an online poll of about 15 choices.
So far, the response from the community regarding the changes has been fairly positive, Kellock said.
“People are saying thank you for bringing movies to their community,” he added.
The first movie is Space Jam, showing in Westminster Pier Park on Friday at dusk [approximately 9 p.m.]
