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After much protest, the original "Richmond Olympic Oval" sign was replaced with this bilingual version.
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After much protest, the original "Richmond Olympic Oval" sign was replaced with this bilingual version.

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  • The Richmond Olympic Oval facing the Middle Arm of the Fraser River.
  • Up close on the north (river) side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Detail of the wood roof on the north (river) side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • The Richmond Olympic Oval has an elaborate water-handling system that drains into this semi-natural pond.
  • After much protest, the original "Richmond Olympic Oval" sign was replaced with this bilingual version.
  • Inside the lobby of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • The south side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Just outside the south entrance of the Richmond Olympic Oval. Note the low-grade industrial park in the background.
  • Ornamental red netting above the artificial pond on the east side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • The pond on the east side of the Richmond Olympic Oval features ring-type fountains, fully accessible boardwalks, and interesting ornamental netting.
  • Detail of the east side of the Richmond Olympic Oval. The main entrance, on the south side, is a full storey lower than the field of play, which is level with the north (river) side.
  • On the boardwalk above the pond on the east side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Extraordinarily precise signage leads visitors along the dike to the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Drainage from the roof of the Richmond Olympic Oval takes place through these unique spouts, with Coast Salish salmon imagery cast into the concrete.
  • Detail of the roof on the north (river) side of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Detail of the roof of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • A wide view of the field of play at the Richmond Olympic Oval, as seen in May 2010 during its conversion from speed skating to mixed-use recreation. Notice the staircase at centre-right, which permits access to the middle of the skating oval from the lobby, one level below.
  • Lobby of the Richmond Olympic Oval.
  • Inside the Richmond Olympic Oval in May 2010, as the oval was being converted from speed skating to the current mixed-use recreation facility.
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