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Fun Fun Park fundraiser set for April 28
Residents aim to give playground a boost Sarah Massah
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Staff Reporter
cean Park community members are hoping to draw a large crowd to Fun Fun Park April 28 for a fundraiser benefitting the construction of a new playground. Kicked off by the Ocean Park Community Association, the campaign for an upgrade to playground equipment at the park on 128 Street aims to raise $35,000 to match the more than $35,000 grant from the City of Surrey. “They’re not only matching what we raise, but providing more. So there’s an opportunity to significantly recreate the whole image of Fun Fun Park,” said project spokesperson Philip DuMoulin. So far, organizers have received a $5,000 head start with a donation from the Ocean Park Community Association, said DuMoulin. “That got us on our way there,” he said, noting a thermometer outside of Ocean Park Hall tracks the progress of donations. Fun Fun Park has a history of community support behind it. In 1985, community volunteers took on the creation of the park as part of the first federal Volunteers in Parks program in B.C. Now, the community aims to recreate that effort with the
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Chris Laird, Doug Chariton and Jared Dreyer unveil the Fun Fun Park fundraising meter located outside of Ocean Park Hall, which will keep track of the donations. A fundraiser is planned for April 28. renovation, DuMoulin said. With children between the ages of six and 13, DuMoulin said he hopes that long after his family is done using the park, the renovated playground would be
a testament to the work done by volunteers and businesses. “The park has kind of been left, and it’s a well-used park. And in terms of a legacy, when my kids outgrow it, I feel like we
contributed to the community as well,” he said. In order to rally support, organizers have issued a family challenge for the event. If 290 families contribute $100, the
financial goal could be reached in a single day. For every donation of $20 or more, a tax receipt will be issued. And while the renovation will benefit many of the families in Ocean Park, DuMoulin added that the goal is to have a public space that appeals to everyone in the community. ❝When the “The make up of Ocean Park renovation is retirees, it’s is done, we young families think it would and it’s working be something professionals,” used by all he said. “We ages.❞ can’t just have a Fun Fun Park, Philip DuMoulin we need more, spokesperson a good crosssection. “When the renovation is done, we think it would be something used by all ages.” The event will take place rain or shine at Fun Fun Park, 1472 128 St., April 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature a bouncy castle, obstacle course, crafts, games and live entertainment. All who attend are encouraged to bring a picnic. For more information on the fundraiser for the park, visit facebook.com/ oceanparkcommunity or email funfunpark2013@gmail.com
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