BURNABY – New Democrat MLA Anne Kang says students at Morley Elementary will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $200,000 in provincial funding for the Burnaby School District.

“When my kids were young, we would spend numerous hours playing in playgrounds connecting with school friends and neighbours. Playgrounds give kids the space to try new things and make new friends,” says Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre. “This brand-new universally accessible playground at Morley Elementary School will make sure kids of all abilities can play safely.”

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