Southdale park swings open after renovations

As children played on a brand-new structure behind them, City officials reopened a Winnipeg park.

Mayor Brian Bowman, Councillor Sherri Rollins, and Councillor Matt Allard joined together to reopen Burmac Park on Wednesday.

“I have spent countless hours at playgrounds just like this with my own kids and can tell you a safe and fun playground is the gift that keeps on giving,” Councillor Rollins, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks says. “An addition like this can give families a new appreciation for the neighbourhood they live in. I want to congratulate the residents of Southdale on this new amenity and encourage families to come out and enjoy it!”

The park's renovations include a brand-new play structure and swing set.

“This is the type of project that makes a big difference in the lives of neighbourhood families,” Mayor Brian Bowman says. “Having a brand-new playground down the street is a tremendous opportunity for kids in this area and I know families will enjoy this playground for many years to come.”

The renovations that cost the city almost $100,000 included a play structure with a slide, climbing components, play panels, and motion components, as well as a swing set for children aged two to 12.

"The playground had been in need of replacement for some time and I am so pleased that we’re able to offer families in Southdale with this important recreational opportunity," Councillor Allard of St. Boniface says. "This comes on the heels of recent improvements and additions to sidewalks in the area, which are helping to make this corner of Southdale a safer and more pleasant place for families.”