People living in the Shaughnessy Park area now have a new place to shoot hoops and enjoy time with family.
On Saturday, the City of Winnipeg, the Government of Canada and Buckets & Borders, celebrated the grand opening of major park improvements at Northwood Community Centre.
Neighbourhood residents now have access to a new basketball court with sport surfacing, playground equipment, and new seating areas throughout the park and around the wading pool.
"The new basketball court and playground at Northwood Community Centre will give kids and families a safe, accessible space to gather, play, and stay active for years to come," said the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. "Projects like this help strengthen our neighbourhoods and make a real difference in the lives of Winnipeggers."
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The budget for the project was approximately $604,000, with $149,000 funded through the Canada Community-Building Fund, $225,000 from the Land Dedication Reserve Fund, and $230,000 from the Province’s Arts, Culture and Sport in Community Fund.
"With support from all three levels of government, this project shows what we can achieve when we work together to invest in vibrant, inclusive spaces," said Councillor Vivian Santos, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Community Service. "The Buckets & Borders mural, created with École Sisler High School, the Winnipeg Sea Bears, and TelPay, is a beautiful example of how art and sport can uplift and inspire our community.”
The mural artwork was done with help from students and alumni of Sisler High School and local artist Jonato Dalayoan. The court features the word “welcome” at centre court in Ojibwe (Aaniin), Cree (Tânsi), Dakota (Iyuskin), and Michif (Peehtikway) to honour the land the court is located on.
The Northwood Community Centre is located at 1415 Burrows Ave.