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Christine Lebios

Aerial park master-plan rendering with labeled storm pond, wetland, sports courts, community soccer fields and picnic areas

A Legacy of Family Fitness

After a decade of planning, designing and funding, the 73-acre Legacy Park in Lethbridge, Alberta is open and features Canada’s first Challenge Course by GameTime. The course was designed and installed by Park N Play Design Co, the exclusive GameTime representative in Alberta, Canada, and features 11 obstacles on a 5,000-square foot course. It also includes a professional-grade timing system with scoreboard so users can see how fast they completed the course. Park N Play added a 40-Yard Dash so children and families could compete with one another in a timed race.

The Challenge Course is one of many features at Legacy Park designed to encourage children, young adults and entire families to be more active together. David Ellis, Parks Manager for the City of Lethbridge says, “I think the course is important because it fits with the other park features. I find that our parks don’t have much to offer youth. The challenge course is one way we can engage the young demographic and keep them active in our parks.”

Green-framed outdoor challenge course with climbing panels and suspended seats, two people standing on black play surface in an open grassy field

Projects like Legacy Park are essential to bringing together people from all walks of life throughout a community. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was on hand for the grand opening of the Challenge Course at Legacy Park. During her remarks, she said, “Strong communities are communities that are built for people and families. This park not only makes this community stronger, it makes life better for everyone.”

Challenge Course map sign labeled 'Challenge Course' and 'GameTime' in front of green playground climbing and balance structures under a blue sky

GameTime Challenge Courses promote fun, friendly competition and healthy activity for people of all generations and fitness levels. The course at Legacy Park will be part of a lasting legacy the community can hand down to residents for years to come.

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Christine Lebios

Marketing Coordinator
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Park N Play Design

Christine Lebios is the Marketing Coordinator at Park N Play Design, where she creates content about the company’s playground projects and expertise. Her work helps municipalities, schools, and community organizations understand practical considerations when planning and choosing play spaces. With four years of experience in playground and recreation marketing, she writes about municipal, school, and First Nations playground projects, inclusive play, and funding opportunities.