Korrine Millard sees years of childhood memories ahead at Riverview Park’s new playground, where her nearly five-year-old son has new places to climb and slide.
The North Battleford resident has lived in Riverview for about seven years and has brought her nieces and nephews to the park since moving to the neighbourhood.
She said the old playground’s wood was falling apart, with some spots where children needed to be careful where they stepped and played.
“It’s just so nice to be able to have something that my son can grow into and play on,” Millard said.
She welcomed the new slide and monkey bars, saying the climbing features would help her son’s physical development.
The replacement playground at 99th Street and 7th Avenue officially opened Friday, Oct. 23, with parents celebrating an upgrade their children are already enjoying.
Korrine Millard poses with her son, Bern, at the new Riverview Park playground in North Battleford on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Tyrel Smith’s children play at the new Riverview Park playground in North Battleford on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
For fellow parent Tyrel Smith, the climbing dome is one of the biggest changes. His oldest child is also a fan of the spinner.
“They’ve had some chances to play on it already and are having a great time climbing all over everything,” Smith said.
He said the old playground had served families well but was past its time.
For his family, the park is about a five-minute walk from home, providing a nearby place to spend time together where his children can play safely, he said.
The replacement was made possible by an $80,000 donation from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation, Mayor Kelli Hawtin said.
(Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
(Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Hawtin said the space would help strengthen Riverview by bringing families together.
“One of the most spectacular views in the community we can see right here, and just looking forward to families really enjoying this space with the folks that live here, and the folks that visit here,” she said.
For parents like Millard and Smith, watching their children have a good time is what matters most.
“This is going to be the one that he remembers for years to come,” Millard said.
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