Let Them Be Kids

Let Them Be Kids is all volunteer non-profit organization created to build community capacity on the grassroots level, while building playgrounds, skate parks and fitness parks across Canada. These projects leave a legacy of community members who are inspired and better equipped to lay a strong foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009


Groundbreaking at the MOBY Playground

On April 1st we had a ground breaking ceremony at the future site of the MOBY playground - 11th Avenue and Commercial Drive. MOBY chairperson, Tina Dam, together with City of Vancouver councillor Andrea Reimer and Let Them Be Kids volunteer CEO Ian Hill broke ground in front of a crowd of kids from nearby multicultural center and project partner MOSAIC.

“We got to experience a 'media scrum' on Wednesday” says Tina. “It sounds horrible but it was sort of fun and exciting. With so many questions from the reporters, I really had to think on my feet” she says. One reporter reffered to the project as "a dream playground for kids, in that they get to pick the playground design".

What was the most fantastic was seeing the reaction of the kids to the images of the playground equipment, they were so excited. I know building a playground was a wonderful idea but seeing the awe on the children's faces said it all. I am sure they were dreaming of slides and climbing walls all night long.
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