Connaught Square gets new, traditional playground equipment
Shane Ross | CBC News | Posted: July 7, 2016 10:00 PM | Last Updated: July 7, 2016
Traditional playground equipment set up in Connaught Square after residents give natural look thumbs down
Local residents have received their wish: new, traditional-looking playground equipment has been reinstalled at Charlottetown's Connaught Square.
The former playground, with swings and a slide, was removed by the city in fall 2014 and replaced with more natural-looking gear, mostly designed for climbing and balancing.
But last year, many people complained about the redesign of the area, and dozens voiced their opinions at a public meeting.
"The message was loud and clear — we want our playground equipment back!" Coun. Mitch Tweel said at the time.
Thursday, the new, more traditional playground opened to the public. Both sets of equipment will stay. Swings will be installed as well, sometime in the near future.