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Posts Tagged ‘recreation’
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
This summer the Central Park area will see fifteen new community-led projects. The Winnipeg Foundation is partnering with True Sport Foundation for this exciting new project.
The process began with community consultations in February and May.
Community members were invited for a meeting at Knox United Church, where they learned the grant process and shared ideas for sports programs they wanted to see implemented in the summer.
The grants had a number of criteria; first, they were matching grants. Applicants had to demonstrate their intention to match the funding they received through volunteer contributions. Second, every grant had to involve at least five community members on its project team. The projects had to primarily benefit the residents of Central Park and take place in the area. A committee of community members reviewed the applications and approved 15 projects including; a baseball festival, a basketball league, a soccer tournament, a running group and much more.
Community residents and organizations are working together to host these events. Stay tuned for more stories from Central Park True Sport Grants this summer.
Tags: community foundations, partnerships, recreation, youth
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Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre is home to the largest green space and the only recreational field in the West Broadway neighbourhood. The space—which is roughly the size of one and a half city blocks—has recently been redeveloped and now houses a sports field, hockey rink, playground, wading pool, community gardens and more. It provides residents an outdoor space that can be used by everyone – no matter the season. The Winnipeg Foundation made a $75,000 grant to support the redevelopment project.
Here are some photos of the new features at Broadway Neighbourhood Centre. Click on any photo to enlarge.
 
 
 
 
 
Tags: community foundations, recreation, youth
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Inner-city kids have a safe and exciting place to play in the redeveloped Central Park. The Park recently received a multi-million dollar makeover and is now equipped with a playground, slide hill, splash park, soccer field and more. In the winter the park can be used for skating and sledding and in the summer sports and splashing. The Winnipeg Foundation contributed $500,000 to the redevelopment project and has partnered with True Sport Foundation to provide 15 matching grants for community led sports programs in and around the Park this summer.
Here are some photos of the new features at Central Park. Click on any photo to enlarge.
 
 
 
 
 
Tags: community foundations, recreation, youth
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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Tucked behind the Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park, the Nature Playground is watched over by frogs playing instruments and other curious looking creatures. The playground includes slides, a climbing hill, crow’s nest, a giant robin’s nest and a sand and water play area. The Winnipeg Foundation made a $1 million grant to support the redevelopment of the play area and the Duck Pond, as well as the construction of a family centre which is scheduled to open later this year.
Here are some photos of the new features at Assiniboine Park. Click on any photo to enlarge.
 
 
 
 
 
Tags: community foundations, recreation, youth
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