DELTA– BC New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says students at Sunshine Hills Elementary will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $200,000 in provincial funding for SD 37.

“Going outside and playing is an important part of the school day,” said Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North. “This funding for the sixth new accessible playground in Delta makes sure that kids of all abilities can have fun, play, learn, and connect with one another. It’s great news for Sunshine Hills Elementary.”

Twenty-five schools in twenty-two school districts across BC will receive $200,000 to fund the construction of new accessible school playgrounds. This investment will help the school replace aging equipment with a modern, inclusive play space designed for children of all abilities.

Since 2018, the provincial government has invested $50 million towards the construction of over 332 new playgrounds, benefitting over 88,000 students throughout the province. Before 2018, Parent Advisory Councils were often responsible for raising the full cost of new playgrounds on their own. Today, dedicated provincial funding has eased that burden, helping ensure schools across B.C. can build modern, accessible playgrounds without relying on extensive parent fundraising.

In SD 37, a new accessible playgrounds was recently funded at Heath Traditional Elementary in 2024.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026INF0021-000492