The Playground Made the Post

"Local group targets transformation of former Louisa Street playground" was the heading in today's (April 23, 2012) Community section of the Cape Breton Post. The article outlines the birth of the Northend Park Project and the national award we received from Let Them Be Kids.

Sponsors

101.9 The Giant
Air Liquide Canada
Canadian College Environmental Network
Canadian University Environmental Science Network
Cape Breton Royal Yacht Club
Casino Nova Scotia, Sydney
CBRM Recreation
Central Cape Breton County Community Health Board
City Printers
Flavour
GMS Surface Tech
Governor's Pub & Eatery
Hodder Landscaping
Home Depot
Napoli Pizza
Mabou Gardens
McKenzie College Sydney
Miller Rentals
Municipal Ready-Mix Ltd
Seaside Sound
Seaside Wireless
Sydney Credit Union
Varsity Sports Wear & Mr. Trophy
Wentworth Perk Coffee House

Goals

To create a community space that both facilitates and inspires the People to come together – to play, to talk, to learn, to engage, to observe and to make change.

To provide children with a happy, healthy, safe and exciting play space that encourages them to spend more time outside and contributes to the lifelong development of community pride.

To develop and follow a process that encourages the young and young-at-heart to find new ways to connect, communicate, build relationships and work together.

To encourage individuals and families interested in playing a more active role in the building and rebuilding of a community to take the first steps towards that more active involvement.

To make a substantial contribution to the revitalization of the Northend by creating a gathering space known for its vibrancy, laughter, life and spirit.