Playground
Saint Mary’s Park
Purpose
Saint Mary’s Park, located in downtown New Westminster, a growing multi-family neighborhood in need of parks and green space. Amenities include a playground, nature play, community gardens, open lawn and accessible pathways. All of the features augment the play experience for the students at the adjacent elementary school and meet the needs of the broader community.
Components
Concrete and gravel pathways are neatly contained in soft landscaping enhanced by berms. Granite stairs provide a connection to the school play field. Concrete retaining walls serve as seats to view and relax while watching the children play. A number of recycled, durable and local materials are integrated into the construction of Saint Mary’s Park. Including use of reclaimed granite bricks, salvaged from the historic streets of New Westminster, to build the gabion bench seats on either side of a long communal picnic table located in the community garden.
Playground
Saint Mary’s Park
Purpose
Saint Mary’s Park, located in downtown New Westminster, a growing multi-family neighborhood in need of parks and green space. Amenities include a playground, nature play, community gardens, open lawn and accessible pathways. All of the features augment the play experience for the students at the adjacent elementary school and meet the needs of the broader community.
Components
Concrete and gravel pathways are neatly contained in soft landscaping enhanced by berms. Granite stairs provide a connection to the school play field. Concrete retaining walls serve as seats to view and relax while watching the children play. A number of recycled, durable and local materials are integrated into the construction of Saint Mary’s Park. Including use of reclaimed granite bricks, salvaged from the historic streets of New Westminster, to build the gabion bench seats on either side of a long communal picnic table located in the community garden.
