Vision
Enhance each park with elements that offer more space to socialize; more opportunities to challenge motorskills and play; and offer more reasons to be active and come together
WOLF WILLOW PLAYGROUND $280,000
Bike Bump Track
Extend North West corner to add new play structure for older kids
Interactive panels and/or free standing inclusive equipment
Add benches with trees and/or picnic table with canopy
WESTRIDGE PLAYGROUND $230,000
1 new bench and concrete pad under west tree
Add tree for shade at existing bench(es)
Add Tree Island in middle with benches and small tables
Gazebo with picnic tables between swings and basketball court
Inclusive table
Relocate baby swings and possible spinner
New equipment in middle for older kids
Equipment or vehicle in sand pit
Interactive panels and/or free standing inclusive equipment
Timeline & Steps
What we've done:
Proposed idea February 2020 AGM
Committee Established May 2020
Community Survey July & Aug 2020
Information Session at Craft Markets Oct & Nov 2020
Business Case Submitted to City December 2020
CoE Project Manager Assigned March 2021
On Site Evaluation with CoE April 2021
Began working with the City project manager and design team Spring 2021 - Fall 2022
Fundraising Began Spring 2021
Information Table at Eats and Beats September 2022
Public Engagement November 2022
Final Fundraising Efforts Spring 2023
Summer Social Event Last Fundraiser June 4th 2023
What are the next steps:
Complete Fundraising Phase end June 2023
Meet with City to review total funds and adjust the scope of the project if needed
Apply for Summer 2023 Grants
City of Edmonton puts the project out for tender for playground companies to bid on
City reviews the bids
Select concept, budget and company to build our project
Build Phase Spring 2024
Grand Opening Celebration Summer 2024!
Timeline:
All funding raised by end of June 2023 - Build Summer 2024