Kayla Kievits - Marketing Coordinator at Parks Foundation Calgary

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 [email protected] 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