As many of you are aware, the playground part of the park is built on Heatherglen Drive. It looks great so far and it’s being used quite a bit already by lots of kids and families.
The park was designed primarily for the 5 to 12 year age group but we also have a few things for toddlers to use there as well, such as the ‘Lady Bug’ ride.
There is quite a bit of landscaping left to do and also the trail system construction which will likely start as the ground dries out a bit in the coming month or two. There is going to be a picnic shelter with a couple of tables under it. We’re getting a few more benches and some picnic tables which will be strategically placed around the site. Garbage cans should be there soon as well.
Although the site is owned and operated by HRM, we as a community need to take ‘ownership’ of it; in a manner of speaking. We need to guard it and foster it. Its there for everyone to enjoy and use. So treat it like its ‘your park’. Tell your kids. Take pride in it and what we’ve accomplished in a few short years.
Our message is this: there may be some who may not respect and value it as much as we do. Keep an eye on it when you can. Its closed thru the night, so if you see people there who shouldn’t be, be it teens at night or adults up to no good; call the police (244-7208). Report it to HRM (490-4000).
This was a significant investment in our community by three main groups: each family in Lost Creek (your yearly area rate charge + our community fundraising), the province ($50,000) and HRM ($50,000+ the councillor’s contributions).