Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has officially opened a new pavilion with fully accessible washrooms, and a playground at Crescent Drive Park.
The new $1.5 million pavilion was built in the same location within the park as the former picnic shelter which was originally constructed in the 1960s, and preserves nearby mature trees, park pathways, and views of the park.
The building design combines bright chartreuse walls, and perforated Douglas Fir slat siding, and nearly quadruples the multi-purpose space available to park visitors.
Amenities include modern four-season accessible washrooms, a covered picnic space, a weather protected warm-up room, a bright west patio, and an enclosed fireplace plaza with a landmark 20’ tall firepit chimney for enjoying cool evenings or cold winter days. The new structure is a bright and cheerful hub within the park to meet the recreational needs of the community throughout the year. Funding for the new pavilion was provided from the Parks Capital Budget.
“I am very excited to see these long anticipated new amenities for Crescent Drive Park finally opening with a new playground and new washrooms that will serve Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry for many years to come.” said Councillor Rollins, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks. “The pavilion also features a beautiful new outdoor fireplace that will be enjoyed all year long and will provide additional warmth for those who enjoy the park for tobogganing, cross country skiing and other fun winter activities.”
The new play area and play structures replace the original playground, that was installed in the late 1960’s, and features safety surfacing that promotes ease of mobility around the inclusive play elements designed to entertain kids two years of age and up. The sculptural play features from the 1970’s received fresh paint and new safety surfacing as well, providing a mix of old and new creative play opportunities. The $270,000 capital funded project is rounded out by a sand play spot, with a shaded seating nook among the mature trees.