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Situated in the Red Hill Creek watershed, the brand new William Connell City Wide Park features a river themed natural playground to mimic the nearby pond and streams. The playground is one of the many features of the deceptively large urban green space on Hamilton mountain. Adjacent to a water play zone, the unique custom built playground provides a multitude of play elements for both older and younger children, encouraging dramatic, creative and active play.

The blue rubber poured-in-place surfacing mimics a river upon which a playable canoe sculpture rests overturned on a rock. Children love to run the length of the large canoe or clammer inside to hide away, perhaps as a part of a game of hide-and-seek. Angled lily pad decks sit among carved bullrushes that are connected by horizontal logs and ropes for climbing and balancing. Two slides give options for older and younger children; younger children can run up the small berm to a small hill slide while older children must daringly navigate the log timbers or scale a small climbing wall to reach the larger slide.

Client: City of Hamilton
Collaboration: IBI Group
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Completion Date: 2018

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Our journey began in 1998 when our founder, Adam Bienenstock, had a vision to create natural playgrounds that would connect children with nature. Since then, we've grown into a leading designer and builder of natural playgrounds in Canada and the United States. Our team is passionate about creating innovative, safe, and sustainable play spaces that inspire children to explore, learn, and have fun. What sets us apart is our approach to playground design. We don't just install off-the-shelf structures. Instead, we work closely with our clients to create custom playgrounds that reflect the unique beauty of their surroundings. We use natural materials like wood, stone, and water to craft play spaces that are not only fun but also educational and environmentally friendly. At Earthscape, we believe that play is crucial for child development, and nature is the best teacher. Our playgrounds encourage children to be active, imaginative, and social while fostering environmental awareness. We're proud to have created playgrounds that have become beloved community hubs and destinations for families to enjoy. Sustainability is also at the core of our philosophy. We use eco-friendly materials and practices, and our playgrounds are built to last for generations. We're constantly innovating to reduce…