Portage la Prairie’s Simplot Park is set for some fresh improvements, including a brand-new washroom facility.
The city is moving forward with plans to enhance the popular community space, which already features a skate park and splash pad.
Shay Avramovsky, project manager with the city’s Operations Department, says the new washroom will include both a regular and an accessible stall, aiming to better serve everyone who visits the park.
The skate park portion of the park is finished, but Avramovsky says work continues to improve the surroundings.
“We’re adding to the park some additional things like a walking trail and some plants to make it beautiful,” he says.
The city is also thinking ahead with ideas for winter activities such as hills for snowboarding.
Avramovsky highlights that the splash pad has been especially popular this summer with young children.
“The young children are enjoying playing there,” he says.
While a timeline for the washroom’s completion depends on contractor input, Avramovsky says the city hopes to move quickly once the design and build process is underway.
Simplot Park continues to be a vibrant spot for recreation and family fun, with city leaders committed to making it even better for residents and visitors alike.
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