In the early morning hours of December 15, 2006 a major windstorm struck this revered park with a vengeance. After two short hours of gale-force winds, some reaching 119 km/hr, the storm subsided leaving a level of devastation that had not been seen since Hurricane Frieda in 1962, and for the first time in over 40 years the entire park was closed to the public.

The storm has had a tremendous impact on the park, but out of the devastation, opportunities to renew, restore and improve the park have opened up.

The restoration logo was developed for Jim Lowden, Director of Stanley Park and head of the restoration effort. There are 2 versions of the logo, both of which have been accepted. Only version 1 is displayed here.