August 20, 2026
Manitoba Government Invests $100,000 in Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre Playground Upgrades
The Manitoba government is investing $100,000 through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program to support the Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre (NGCC) to improve playground accessibility and enhance its play area for visitors, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.
“The Norberry‑Glenlee Community Centre is a cornerstone of Winnipeg’s St. Vital neighbourhood,” said Simard. “By investing in these playground upgrades, we’re helping ensure this vibrant community continues to have safe, inclusive spaces that support recreation and active living for everyone. These improvements will enhance the experience for visitors from across Winnipeg and strengthen a facility that already plays such an important role in community life.”
The Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre is a recreational facility that provides space and programming for the St. Vital neighbourhood and surrounding community. The centre offers sports programming, bingo programs, card groups and rental opportunities for many kinds of events for all ages. The facility has a large accessible play park as well as two outdoor ice rinks. The facility also includes a satellite site with baseball diamonds and additional outdoor rinks.
“St. Vital is known for its strong neighbourhood spirit and the Norberry‑Glenlee Community Centre is at the heart of that identity,” said Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses, who attended an event at the community centre today. “Families rely on this space for sports, social programs, celebrations and everyday connection. Enhancing the playground ensures children, including those who use mobility devices, have opportunities to play alongside their peers. These upgrades strengthen the inclusive, welcoming character that makes St. Vital such a vibrant place to live.”
The planned upgrades include:
- an accessible wheelchair swing to the existing play park;
- a structure to provide shade for the park’s visitors; and
- parking to accommodate increased facility use.
“This play park is so popular and so busy, we wanted to make it a little more comfortable for parents and more engaging for children with disabilities,” said Sean Fedorowich, board president, NGCC. “The Manitoba government, the City of Winnipeg and our funding partners have all been fabulous partners on this project and I thank them.”
The From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program provides up to $100,000 to help non‑profits, municipalities and northern affairs councils fund community revitalization, youth programs and capital improvements that strengthen local infrastructure and support vibrant community life.
To learn more about the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL Program, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/grants/.
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