The New Earl Grey Playground
Our well-loved Earl Grey Playground is nearing the end of its safe lifespan in accordance with CBE standards, creating an exciting opportunity to reimagine this space for our growing community of diverse needs! With your support, The Earl Grey Playground Revitalization Committee, a sub-committee of the Earl Grey Parent Association School Council, aims to build a stimulating and inclusive playground that fosters play for everyone.
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Imagine an inviting, and accessible play space for our students and community to learn, grow and develop their skills. A fun, inclusive and safe environment whether you wheel, crawl, walk or run. A place for the community, parents and guardians to gather and connect.
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With your support - this is being achieved! We’ve reached our fundraising goal and work to remove the playground and prepare the area for the new playground started a day early on June 30!
Installation of the new playground, pour in place rubber surface and landscaping will take place throughout July and August, with the new playground opening at the start of September.
Please save the date Thursday, September 18 from 2:30-6:30pm for the new playground opening celebration.​
Our Current Progress
What an incredible fundraising initiative this project has been for our community! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Earl Grey Parent Council and students, Parks Foundation Calgary, the Government of Alberta Community Facilities Enhancement Program and our amazing volunteers, we’ve reached our goal and raised a total of $480,000.
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We’re excited to announce that we’ve received $125,000 from the Government of Alberta's Community Facilities Enhancement Program, a $50,000 Building Communities Grant from The Parks Foundation Calgary, and a $5,000 Embrace the Outdoors Grant from Parks Foundation Calgary.
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Thank you all for your continued support. This has truly been a team effort, and we are thrilled to see everything coming together to achieve a summer 2025 installation!
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Save the Date
Please join us at the Opening Ceremony in September - we look forward to seeing you there!
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