News release

New Water Park Gets Central Region Recreation Funding

Health and Wellness

Children and families will soon be cooling off, staying fit and having fun at a new splash pad at the Kinsmen Park in Lower Sackville.

A $110,000 grant for the park was announced today, June 17, through the Recreation Facility Development Program. The park is one of 21 projects in the Central Region receiving grants totalling $582,000.

"Community organizations and recreation facilities like this water park offer Nova Scotians a wide variety of ways to get active and lead healthier lives," said Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson. "The province is providing nearly $2 million toward 59 projects provincewide so children, youth and families can stay fit and have fun."

The Kinsman Club of Sackville and Halifax Regional Municipality are building the splash pad in the park next to the club's building on First Lake Drive in Lower Sackville.

"We see the need in our community for venues to promote active family living," said Scott Forbes, past-president of the club. "The splash pad at Kinsmen Park will provide fun activity for people of all ages and abilities. This funding will help make our dream of five years a reality."

The grants help community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation. Examples include renovations to buildings, developing and maintaining walking trails, and building and upgrading fields used for sport and recreation.

The grants support Thrive!, the province's plan for a healthier Nova Scotia. The plan has 34 actions to create supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn more at http://thrive.novascotia.ca .