Banff Rotary Park playground - Banff, AB, Canada
N 51° 11.085 W 115° 33.575
11U E 600668 N 5671356
This sign at the entrance to the Rotary Park playground reflects the international draw of Banff. Established by the Rotary Club of Banff in 1978, this playground has been regularly updated since then.
Waymark Code: WM19AX4
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 01/12/2024
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This sign at the entrance to the Rotary Park playground is in English, French, German, and Japanese, reflecting the international draw of Banff.
Established by the Rotary Club of Banff in 1978, this playground has been regularly updated since then. Fundraising led by the Rotary Club is intended to lead to new playground equipment and additional facilities by the end of 2024.
The current playground (2023) was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. It is recommended for children aged 2 to 5, and has a pea gravel surface, slides, swings, and a climbing structure. There is parking next to the playground on Cougar Street.
The Rotary Club began fundraising in 2021 to update the playground once more, and make it more inclusive. A combination sport court (pickleball, basketball, tennis) & outdoor ice rink is also planned.
The Rotary Club of Banff was established in 1924.
REFERENCES and FURTHER READING
Banff Rotary Club, "Charter Members". (
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Rocky Mountain Outlook. Ellis, Cathy. "Banff Rotary Club raising $500K for new all-inclusive park", 23 Feb 2021. (
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Rocky Mountain Outlook. Ellis, Cathy. "Banff's Rotary Park redevelopment to include winter ice rink", 11 Jul 2023. (
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