The city is set to begin the removal of the playground equipment at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park next week.
This early-stage work is being scheduled before the ground freezes to ensure the site is ready for construction in the spring, the city states.
The playground area will be fenced off, with signs posted to inform the public.
Over the next few weeks, the holes from the existing equipment will be filled, and ground-penetrating radar work will take place as the park is a recognized historical and archeological site.
The work is being done because the current playground, which was installed in 2000, no longer meets modern safety standards.
City staff chose Canadian Recreation Solutions to design a new playground that reflects the unique geography and diverse culture of Prince George in April, with tributes to local landmarks and a vintage fire truck feature that will remind visitors of the original playground.
The city notes that the design is still in the early stages and may change.
The new playground design, discussed at last week’s council meeting and shared with the public, is scheduled for completion by autumn 2025. The design pays tribute to local landmarks, including the Little Prince Train Engine and a vintage fire truck feature that honors the original playground.
The project’s estimated budget is $3 million, pending council approval.
