The Manitoba government is investing $3 million through the new Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Play Structure Fund to support 43 playground projects across the province.

Introduced in Budget 2026, the new fund helps reduce fundraising pressures on parent councils and supports school divisions as they transition to budgeting for playground construction and replacement projects that boost safety and accessibility. Under the program, the government provides funding for up to 75 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 per project.

The investment includes 38 new projects, including Bison Run School and Springfield Heights School, funded through the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Play Structure Fund; and five playground projects at recently built schools funded through school capital project budgets.

“Every child deserves a safe and welcoming place to play, learn and connect with classmates,” said Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt. “By investing in playgrounds, we are investing in healthy kids, stronger communities and better opportunities for children to be active and thrive.”