PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENT: Monstrous Adventure Playground comes to Calgary Saturday

As part of the 2017 International Play Association Triennial World Conference, children of all ages are invited to a Monstrous Adventure Playground at Shaw Millennium Park this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

What: Monstrous Adventure Playground: This playground is a free, outdoor, loose parts playground, run entirely by children and youth! It will contain a variety of materials and loose parts such as boards, tires, cardboard and tools that children will be free to use to build, demolish, assemble and change their environments as they desire.

When: Saturday, September 16, 2017, from noon– 4 p.m.

Where: Shaw Millennium Park (1220 9 Avenue)

Why: The Monstrous Adventure Playground is part of the 2017 International Play Association Triennial World Conference. Mayor Naheed Nenshi signed The City of Calgary’s first Play Charter this week to support comprehensive play opportunities for all Calgary children.

More information on the IPA Triennial World Conference can be found at http://canada2017.ipaworld.org.

Media contact: Eric Michalko: 403-826-1949. Please note: Heather Cowie, East Region Manager, City of Calgary Recreation, will be available on-site for interviews from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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