BC NDP MLA Amshen says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Vancouver

VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Amshen (Joan Phillip) says students at Britannia Community Elementary will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $200,000 in provincial funding for the Vancouver School District.

“Playing outside is a crucial part of how kids learn and grow,” says Amshen (Joan Phillip), MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona. “Kids and their families will benefit greatly from the new accessible playground at Britannia Community Elementary.”

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