In late 2020, the City of Calgary announced new infrastructure investments for 2020-21, to support a more competitive, accessible and resilient city during a year of unprecedented challenges. This resulted in Calgary Parks receiving $16M in funding towards Parks infrastructure projects, funded through the provincial Municipal Stimulus Fund (MSP). The Forest Lawn Community Association partnered with the City of Calgary and Parks Foundation to utilize some of this funding to upgrade an existing end of life playground in an underserved section of the City that will nurture social connection and well-being for individuals of a variety of ages, abilities, and sociocultural backgrounds. The playground location was chosen as Elliston is a regional park with adequate parking asphalt pathways and a public washroom.
