Inclusive playground equipment unveiled in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK — The City of Chilliwack says a community celebration will be held this week to mark the addition of inclusive swing equipment at a downtown Chilliwack park.
According to a news release Tuesday, members of the public are cordially invited to “Hot Dog Day in the Park” this Friday, March 14 at noon. Mayor Ken Popove and council members will join Bill Kelly for a celebration featuring free hot dogs and refreshments, courtesy of Habitat Systems Inc.
City staff say the latest addition to Bill Kelly Park, located behind 9145 Corbould Street, features an inclusive swinging experience for all abilities called the We-Go-Swing, the first in Chilliwack and only the second of its kind in British Columbia, made possible with a donation of $145,000 from Bill Kelly.
In the past six years, Kelly has funded over $450,000 towards various play structures around the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, including the accessible playground, and the “Junior Diggers” playground. The accessible playground was created with Universal Design principles to offer unique play value and experiences for children of all ages and abilities. The Junior Diggers playground features three excavator-themed play structures to reflect Bill Kelly’s longstanding local business.
