A playground in the CRD’s busiest park has a brand new look and a concept that’s the first of its kind for parks in the region.
The playground at Hamsterly Beach in Elk/Beaver Regional Park has been replaced with a new nature playground which includes accessible play elements, zones for different ages and natural structures for differing abilities.
According to the CRD, the playground was built using the existing landscape, local timbers and green infrastructure, providing a sustainable connection to the lake ecosystem.
The aim of the nature playground is to provide a safe, unstructured play place that fits into the natural environment surrounding it.
The park, which brought in close to 2 million visits in 2021, is a popular stop for families to walk, play and swim during the warmer months.
The nature playground is one of many improvements currently underway at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.
Other improvements will include a new fully accessible washroom facility at Hamsterly Beach, which will feature flush-toilets and be fitted with energy efficient LED lighting and skylights.
The province has also contributed $750,000 to help buy an oxygenation system for the lake, as part of the Elk/Beaver Lake Initiative, which aims to improve water quality and reduce toxic blue-green algae blooms.
The nature park is now open for families to enjoy!
