The capital city has opened a Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at Mundy Pond Park on Blackler Avenue.
The private event was held this morning at 10 a.m. with Mayor Danny Breen joined by Manager of Inclusive Play Programs at Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Lindsay Joseph and children from the local Boys and Girls Club of St. John’s.
It’s the largest inclusive play space in the capital city at over 11,000 square feet. The new play space was built using universal design principles and with input from the city’s Inclusion Advisory Committee.
It includes double-wide ramps and barrier and transfer-free equipment to accommodate physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities.
The park officially opens to the public tomorrow.
Some of the unique features include:
- Poured-in-place rubber surfacing allowing for a barrier-free transition from pathways to play area
- A collection of musical instruments providing auditory stimulation
- We-Saw: An updated version of a seesaw designed for ease of use for kids of all abilities
- We-Go-Round™: A merry-go-round designed so that children using mobility devices can wheel right in
- Cozy Dome: A special climber and get away place for children who want a break from all the sights and sounds of the playground.