Bradwell Park Playground was replaced in August 2026 as it had reached the end of its operational life.

In spring 2026, two new playground designs were presented by the selected external contractor, Hinton voted, and the winning design - Treehouse - was installed. An opening celebration was held on August 29, 2026 as part of Alberta Day.

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".

When was the new playground built?

The new playground was installed in August 2026 and an opening celebration was held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as part of Alberta Day. The playground is open for use.