The City of Sault Ste. Marie is pleased to announce the opening of the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie Adventure Playground and the Bellevue Park Interactive Outdoor Sensory Play Area. A grand opening event is set for 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 19 at Bellevue Park.
The public is invited to gather at the Queen Street East at Shore Drive area for a short ceremony followed by a barbeque, refreshments and play time.
The Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie Adventure Playground has been made possible through a significant donation from the Club for the purchase of inclusive and accessible playground equipment. The equipment enables children to be independent, safe, and active while using features that require climbing, pulling, balance, hanging and imagination targeting exceptionalities.
The Bellevue Park Interactive Outdoor Sensory Play Area is the first of its kind available to our community. Enhanced accessible play options eliminate barriers to play, provide sensory stimulation and promote family bonding. This project was created through funding from Employment and Social Development Canada (Enabling Accessibility Grant) and donations from the Algoma Autism Foundation, the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Community Living Algoma and the City.
“We are extremely grateful to our provincial and community partners for the addition of inclusive and accessible playground equipment at Bellevue Park,” says Virginia McLeod, the City’s Manager of Recreation.” “I encourage Sault residents to join us July 19 for our grand opening event.”
Was hoping for a splash pad also
I so agree, was hoping for a splash pad park
Splash pad would get better turn out as some families cannot get out to the beaches or pools.
My kids find thus place BORING
Wow so many negative comments, this project was funded from many organizations. Nice to see playground equipment that is accessible to all children, without the usual barriers. While I agree a splash pad would be nice for the city maybe a fundraiser can be started for that. As far as a nice outdoor pool in a nicer area…I’m not sure that comment warrants any conversation, it says it all.
Wish it was a splash pad,there is alot of room left maybe something to cool the kids down
Tina N Mike Morin
Why another playground? Doesn’t make sense… what the kids need is a splash pad!!!
Instead of making a new playground the city shouldve just built a splash pad for all the young kids.
OMG YES I have been saying that for years
I was just going to say ” and still no splash pad”
I would love to see them get in a huge splash pad here and another nice outdoor public pool in a nicer area.
While this is a great thing there are so many pieces of playground equipment at Bellevue park that are still damaged and missing parts…and have been for quite some time. The city should be taking care of that equipment as well.
Melanie MacLeod
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