Estimated completion: Fall 2025.
The City of Prince George is upgrading the playground at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park to meet modern safety and accessibility standards. The original playground, installed in 2000, had reached the end of its service life and required replacement.
In April 2024, the City launched Phase One of the Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Playground Renewal Project. Canadian Recreation Solutions was selected to design a new, inclusive playground that reflects the unique geography and cultural diversity of Prince George. The design includes features inspired by local landmarks such as the Little Prince train engine and a vintage fire truck that honors the original playground. The total approved budget for the project is $3 million.
Dismantling of the existing playground began in early November 2024 to ensure site access and to allow time for necessary archaeological testing before winter. Ground-penetrating radar scans were conducted later that month, marking the beginning of the archaeological assessment. Site preparation and archaeological work concluded in the third week of May 2025. While no burial sites were found, evidence of past human occupation and activity was identified.
The new playground equipment, including several custom-built elements, is currently under production. Installation is scheduled to begin in the second week of August 2025 and is expected to be completed by early October.
Playground design
Preliminary design concepts. Subject to change.
Accessibility features
- Rubberized ground surface for better accessibility and to cushion falls.
- Wheelchair-accessible ramp extending from the main playground structure to the train, featuring panels and sensory elements along the path.
- Free-standing interactive stations at ground-level.
- Wheelchair-accessible spinning surface at ground-level.
- Standalone sculpted animals at ground-level for entertainment.