Description

Bench and Picnic Table Dedication Program 30th Anniversary Celebration:

·         The Dedication Bench and Picnic Table Program is managed by Parks Foundation in partnership with the City of Calgary. Each of the more than 1,200 benches and tables carry a different story through the words engraved on a customized bronze plaque. 

• One lucky winner will have an opportunity to dedicate their own park bench for a three-year term. The winner can use the bench to honour anyone they choose: the legacy of a friend or family member, pet, life milestone or special occasion. The bench will be located on Scotsman’s Hill in Ramsay SE, an iconic viewpoint in the city.
• Participants can enter one of three ways:

·       Sending a beautiful photo of any Parks Foundation dedication bench or picnic table in the city

·       Sending a story about your existing dedication bench or picnic table

·       Sending a story about what winning a new dedication bench would mean to you

All applications must be emailed to info@parksfdn.com with “Dedication Bench Giveaway” in the subject line.

Full contest rules at www.parksfdn.com/bench-and-table-dedication

Embrace the Outdoors Grant:

·         A new funding program that was introduced in partnership with The City of Calgary

·         Groups applied for funding for activities that would encourage people to continue getting outside this winter while following all health and safety guidelines

·         Overwhelming response/interest funds were exhausted very quickly

·         Some projects include – Bridgeland Riverside Community Association – outdoor amazing race activity, Legacy Community Association snow shoe loaning program, Phoenix Education Foundation outdoor hay maze and music wall, Fort Calgary indigenous audio tours +more rinks and activities etc. – Full list can be found on our Facebook page.

2021 Projects:

·         We are focusing on inclusivity in 2021, meaning people of all ages and abilities can use the park. We are planning to construct 4 fully inclusive playgrounds this summer in the NE and SE – more details will soon be available on our webpage.

·         On-going granting programs – We will continue to accept applications to provide funding through our Amateur Sport, Building Communities and Stella Conceptual Drawing Grants throughout the year.

00:00 - Trailer

00:38 - Intro

02:39 - Dedication Bench & Picnic Table Program 30th anniversary

03:33 - Giveaway!

05:06 - More about Kyla and Parks Foundation Calgary

06:34 - Kayla's family history in Calgary

07:15 - Kayla's immigrant grandfathers

08:22 - Calgarian's sense of community

09:13 - Calgary as a safe city

11:01 - Kayla's experience finishing a college degree during COVID-19

12:35 - Outro