The new playground at Olmsted Beach was officially installed on Friday.
City officials say they are still doing some touch-ups Monday and Tuesday with an inspector doing a final inspection Wednesday.
The city hopes for an official opening on Thursday.
The park off Lakeside Drive off the shores of Trout Lake in the northeast end of North Bay is part of accessible upgrades at the site, including paved pathways and parking. The new playground includes inclusive features for all ages and abilities, along with wide ramps to allow wheelchair access.
Back in April, North Bay City Council approved a contract for nearly $114,000 to Park N Play Design Company Ltd. for the supply and installation of accessible playground equipment at Olmsted Beach.
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Park benches have also been installed beside the playground and beach, and new trees are being planted throughout the park. Additionally, the City’s second beach-accessible mat has been installed at Olmsted Beach, providing those using wheelchairs or who have other mobility issues greater access to Trout Lake.
“This new, safe, and accessible playground equipment will provide improved access and play opportunities for children of all abilities, while the newly paved pathways and accessible parking will help to make this popular outdoor space a place everyone is able to enjoy,” said Coun. Johanne Brousseau, Chair of Council Community Services Committee.
The upgrades at Olmsted Beach are part of an ongoing effort to make City facilities, programs, and services accessible to all citizens. Other accessibility improvements in recent years include the installation of a beach-accessible mat at Marathon Beach and the addition of wheelchair-accessible picnic tables at several park locations.
An accessible path at Sunset Beach was also recently constructed.
