MacDonald Island Park, indoor playground

The indoor playground at MacDonald Island Park has reopened, and the first few days kids of all ages packed the playground and had a blast. The closure of the indoor playground coincided with the summer months which are not as busy, and the newer version provides a mural that covers the entire length of the room as well as new features and play structures. Regional Recreation Corporation Communications and Advancement manager Adam Hardiman stated “It was renovated and refreshed this summer during a bit of a downtime, and we’re happy that it’s back open. It’s a great step in a young, growing community, and continue to make the improvements that community members want.” The new floor is made from a rubber material that offers bounce and improved safety, and there are a variety of play structures for kids to choose from.

When Hardiman discussed the reopening of the indoor playground at MacDonald Island Park he continued by saying “Not that it wasn’t safe in the beginning, but we’ve actually improved the safety well beyond the standard that’s appropriate,. If there is a slip, trip and a fall — we never want that, but if it does happen — it’s definitely a better environment for it to happen.” Hardiman also told journalists “Let’s face it, we’re a northern city, and that’s why this facility is so important. We’ve got close to 150 births every month, and anyone that’s walked the halls of the Suncor Community Leisure Centre knows it’s a place where you see families. Sometimes we get to talk about the big and shiny things and new announcements … but on a day to day basis, if you’re four, five or six years old, this matters to you and it should matter to your mum and dad.”