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City launching new Live Playboxes
Community members of all ages are invited to discover a world of activity and play at a special event on Tuesday, July 9.
Community members of all ages are invited to
discover a world of activity and play at a special event on Tuesday, July 9.
From 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Lang Neighbourhood
Park, 8211 Saba Rd., kids are invited to jump, run and twirl amidst giant
sunflowers and lily pads and follow the colourful footsteps towards a new Live
5-2-1-0 Playbox filled with outdoor toys and games that can be accessed for
free.
This event is an opportunity to check out one
of Richmond’s three new Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes and connect with neighbours
while learning about the benefits of outdoor play in all seasons. Active games
will be led by the City of Richmond’s Physical Literacy Street Team, with
activities facilitated by City Centre Community Association’s Fun in Lang Park
program.
The three new Playboxes are located at Minoru
Park, Lang Neighbourhood Park and Brighouse Elementary School. Families are
encouraged to get the code to unlock the box, play with the toys and then
return them to the box when playtime is done.
For a limited time, these new Playboxes will
be accompanied with some surprises. Concrete graphics have been creatively
placed to animate the play area, including some that are only unveiled in the
rain. Playing outdoors is a great way to be active, connect with nature and
spend quality time together. Families are encouraged to dress for the weather,
use their imagination and get out and play.
This project is part of the City of Richmond
Community Wellness Strategy and is delivered in partnership with Vancouver
Coastal Health–Richmond, Richmond School District 38, City Centre Community
Association and Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association, with support from
the BC Healthy Communities Society’s Active Communities Grant.
Richmond has Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes for all to
enjoy at six locations: Brighouse Elementary School, Cambie Community
Centre, Hamilton Community Centre, Lang Neighbourhood Park, Minoru Park and
Thompson Community Centre.
For free access to outdoor play and sports
equipment, request the code and open the box to a surprise of fun with balls,
games, racquets and more. For more information, visit.