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Harewood Centennial Park playground upgrades near completion

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 4, 2015 1:30 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is pleased to announce the re-opening of the playground and water park located in Harewood Centennial Park.

The playground area in Harewood Centennial Park underwent upgrades and improvements as part of an overall Park Improvement Plan. The following improvements were implemented: expanded playground areas with new play features and playground area, additional play features in the existing playground will be installed during the month of June, new fencing, paved pathways and additional parking closer to the lacrosse boxes.

The Harewood Centennial Park Improvement Plan was developed with significant input from park stakeholders.

Link to Strategic Plan: Community Building Partnerships

Key Points

  • With the expansion and improvements, the playground in Harewood Centennial Park is now Nanaimo's largest playground.
  • The washrooms located in Harewood Centennial Park will reopen on Friday, June 5.
  • During the planning process, public input indicated the need for year-round children's play areas in the park.

Quotes

"It's going to be a nice weekend for the community to enjoy the new and improved playground in Harewood Centennial Park and cool down in the water park."

Art Groot
Manager, Facility Planning & Operations
City of Nanaimo

Images

Harewood Centennial Park new playground feature
Harewood Centennial Park new playground feature
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Contact:

Art Groot
Manager, Facility Planning & Operations
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7542

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