A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.
According to the City of Grande Prairie, the Jumpstart Inclusive Playground is designed to remove physical and social barriers to make sure that kids of all abilities can enjoy shared spaces. The playground design includes double-wide ramps, roller slides, the We-Go-Round and the Sway Fun Glider.
According to city officials, the new playground encourages active living, strengthens social connections and offers a welcoming environment where every child feels a sense of belonging.
The project was made possible through funds from Canadian Tire Jumpstart and according to Mayor Jackie Clayton, the playground reflects the city’s vision of being a community that values inclusion, connection and quality of life for everyone.
“We are incredibly grateful to Jumpstart for helping bring this playground to Grande Prairie,” Clayton says. “It is going to be a vibrant, joyful place where children of all abilities can come together to play, make memories and feel like they belong.”
The existing Lions Park playground could be closed as early as July 4th to accommodate site preparation for the construction. However, the adjacent splash park remains open until the construction begins on July 7th.
Both areas will be closed for the rest of the summer as construction on the park is underway. The Muskoseepi Park Splash Park will be operating with extended hours throughout the summer to accommodate for the closure.
