10 Fun Facts About The Gilmore Park Playground
To celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the Gilmore Park Playground Revitalization we have compiled 10 fun facts!! #1 The balance beam in Gilmore Park was incorporated in the playground design at the request of neighbourhood kids who wanted to play the game grounders! #2 The 'branch' under the slide in Gilmore Park feels like a branch! When the playground was designed 10 years ago it was intentional to incorporate features for the senses. #3 Shade in Gilmore Park was a priority identified by the community. This is why we have a gazebo, more trees, and tall structures that provide shaded places to play and gather! #4 Our community prioritized building a playground for a wider age range (previously equipment was only for ages 5-12). Strathcona County supported this request allowing us to add a toddler area! #5 Prior to selecting a playground supplier, Gilmore Park Community League board members and their fam