Harewood Centennial Park to Get New (and Improved) Playground

Summary

The playground area in Harewood Centennial Park will undergo upgrades and improvements as part of an overall Park Improvement Plan. During the planning process, public input indicated the need for year-round children's play areas in the park. In this phase, the park will see expanded playground areas with new play features and playground area, additional play features in the existing playground, new fencing, paved pathways and additional parking closer to the lacrosse boxes.

Initial work has already started and installation of the new playground equipment is expected to begin mid-March. The playground is expected to be open for the public's enjoyment in June.

Link to Strategic Plan: Community Building Partnerships

Key Points

  • Harewood Centennial Park will undergo the following improvements: expanded playground areas with new play features and playground area, additional play features in the existing playground, new fencing, paved pathways and additional parking closer to the lacrosse boxes.
  • Work is expected to commence mid-March and complete in June.

Quotes

"We are very excited to get this phase of the overall project started and ready for the public to enjoy in time for the summer season."

Manager, Facility Planning & Operations
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • The Harewood Centennial Park Improvement was developed with significant input from park stakeholders.
  • The expanded playground in Harewood Centennial Park will make it Nanaimo's largest playground.
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Contact:

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

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