Ground has officially been broken on what's being described as a multi-faceted project that will provide year-round play opportunities for all ages.
The Rosedale Park Revitalization Project will see new playground equipment, trees and benches established throughout Rosedale Park, with a new pathway to connect the park to the parking lot.
“Our ability to do this is a demonstration of kindness, a demonstration of our community showing kindness to itself and providing for our children and our future,” said Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Christian Provenzano during Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony. “I want to thank everybody who came together to make that happen.
“This will be a tremendous park, and it will serve this community in really important ways for years to come.”
A total of $215,500 in local contributions has been raised for the project through a number of partners.
“With this all-inclusive playground, we are making a difference in the health and growth of the children and families by providing them with a safe place to play,” said Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore President Jack Davidson.
Jim St. Jules, president of Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie said “it is a special day for us. We’re looking forward to having this park evolve and grow into a better park, and it’s going to be great for our communities,”
“I want to thank the partners and our members that came forward with donations — any size was acceptable, we appreciate every little donation that we got,” added Jim St. Jules, president of Kiwanis Club of Sault Ste. Marie.