ABOUT
Merakos is a cozy studio space inside Riley Park suited for workshops and gatherings. It is part of of a little cottage on the east side of the park, sandwiched between Main Street and Queen Elizabeth Park. The fieldhouse is part of the Vancouver Parks Board studio residence program.
Inside the Merakos Fieldhouse, you will find a collective of groups and individuals who all create and run different socially and environmentally progressive start up companies and amazing community programs. From yoga mat recycling to entrepreneurship potlucks to repair cafes, each member is passionate about what they do, and they find entrepreneurial support for their passion in the Merakos community.
The product of social entreprenuership at Merakos is amazing events and public space transformations! Keep up to date on our happenings by joining us for a community dinner, popping by for a cup of tea or checking out our scheduled events.
Vancouver Park Board's Field House Activation Program provides space in a fieldhouse and access to parks to create activities that engage the community focused on one or more of our priority themes: Arts, Culture, Sport, Environment, Local food and Social Encounters. By repurposing underused space in fieldhouses into small community spaces, this program aims to:Animate our neighbourhoods with place-based activities focused on one or more of our priority themes: Host programs in locations where people already gather; Provide space for user groups in exchange for community engaged activities
For more information about this program go to http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/fieldhouse-programs.aspx
HELENA
"It has been lovely to see that the hard work, ideas and creativity from both Selina and Rebecca has come to fruition with the newly created space called Merakos, located in Riley Park. The opening party of Merakos truly showed a culmination of this team effort. Great successful event ladies! I am very excited for all the upcoming actives planned for the summer!"
DANIELA
"Merakos combines the spirit of social entrepreneurship, sports and strengths of community life by offering a unique range of innovative workshops open to everyone: neighbors, thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists, sportsmen. Selina and Rebecca are lovely, open minded and dynamic persons who create a real asset to the neighborhood."
COLIN
"Merakos Fieldhouse is a warm inviting environment full of friendly amazing people. Events are top notch; I look forward to many more visits."
CORRINA
"The people are so welcoming and the yoga lessons taught are definitely on a high-professional level. Would everyone recommend going there! :)"
PASCALE
"Merakos is a true eye-opener within the Main Street area! As a newcomer to Vancouver, the Fieldhouse allowed me to meet new people and participate in relaxing yoga afternoon sessions. The wide variety of activities available sets Merakos apart, as there is something for everyone to enjoy. 2 thumbs up!"
INCOGNITO
"Fabulous! it takes a community to build a community... this city needs more space for family affairs and small events."
