In 2026, the Town of Hinton will be replacing the Bradwell Park Playground as it has reached the end of its operational life. Two designs were presented by the external contractor, Hinton voted, and the winning design - Treehouse - will be constructed this summer!

Bright, fun playground for ages 2–12.
• Accommodates 75+ kids—a strong destination play space.
• Includes slides, swings, climbing, balance, imaginative play, and upper body challenges.
• Complete play circuit that loops kids back to the main structure.
• Multiple slide heights encourage racing and social play.
• Sensory + imaginative elements foster teamwork and cooperative play.
• U swing offers a quieter, self regulating play area.
• Fully inclusive design with 14 accessible elevated features; 5 accessible ground level elements
• Nature inspired colours: blues, greens, tans, browns with purple accents

Vote results

From March 27 - April 15, residents vote for their favourite playground design. the Treehouse Design received 53% of the vote, so will be constructed this summer.

What type of playground is needed?

In 2019, ISL Engineering and Land Services created a Parks, Open Space and Trails Master Plan (POST) for the Town of Hinton. Community feedback was incorporated in creating the POST and that plan now dictates which amenities are constructed at each park.

Bradwell Park is a neighbourhood park which POST describes as:
"can be tot lots, decorative parks, and ornamental parks that service town needs at the neighborhood level. These parks are generally smaller in nature and can include a mix of passive and active programs".

What's next?

This summer - likely August - the old playground will be removed and the new Treehouse design installed. Watch for additional communications this summer so you and your littles can enjoy the new playground!