Keurboom Park's Newest Path

Some of you will have by now noticed the newly paved central path. People are asking why it's being paved at all and why it stops a little short of being a full path.

To answer the first question. The park has been offered new and/or altered playground equipment to make the playground more inclusive. All children, including those who are differently abled, should be accepted through the medium of play. Equipment and playgrounds need to be accessible to all. Inclusion benefits children of all kinds of abilities because they learn from each other.

There will also be picnic tables and benches that allow for wheelchair access.

Project Background

The Park Association has been awarded some donor funds to provide this equipment. The central path was always full of puddles and potholes every winter and needed to be resurfaced before winter rains. When the perimeter path was constructed ten years ago this central path was planned but never constructed because of budget constraints.

Now with impetus from the need for wheelchair access the City has awarded the funds - for which we are very grateful.

What's Next

The short length of path that remains to be built will commence soon (the funds are to come from a different City budget).

Inclusive Play Vision

• Universal Access: Equipment designed for children of all abilities
• Inclusive Design: Playground features that encourage interaction between children of different abilities
• Learning Through Play: All children benefit from diverse play experiences
• Community Support: Strong backing from donors and the City for accessibility improvements

This project represents our commitment to creating a truly inclusive community space where every child can play, learn, and grow together.