NDP MLA Toporowski says funding for new playgrounds will mean more fun for kids in the Cowichan Valley

COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says students at Khowhemun Elementary and Ecole des Cascades Elementaire will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playgrounds, thanks to $200,000 each in provincial funding for the Cowichan Valley School District and Conseil Scolaire Francophone.

“We know the benefits playgrounds have for kids and their caregivers,” says Debra Toporowski, MLA for Cowichan Valley. “With this investment in accessible playgrounds, more kids will have a safe space to play outdoors.”

Twenty-five schools in twenty-five school districts around BC will receive $200,000 to fund the construction of new accessible school playgrounds. This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to providing safe, and enjoyable spaces for all students, ensuring they have quality areas to play during school hours.

Since 2018, the government has built new playgrounds at 307 schools, benefiting over 77,000 students. Every school district has received at least one playground since the program started in 2018, and some schools received funding for multiple playgrounds for their communities to enjoy.

Building new accessible playgrounds is part of the government’s priority to ensure students have positive learning and play spaces, no matter where they live.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0016-000351