New Brunswick parks get upgrades for people with disabilities
Global News
Several parks have undergone accessibility upgrades to help people with mobility issues gain access to the beach, including Parlee Beach, Killarney Lake and Morell Park.
Beaches in Moncton and Fredericton have been given upgrades to improve accessibility.
Parlee Beach, a popular spot near Moncton, has accessibility mats that allow people with mobility issues to access the sand and water.
The upgrades follow a 2021 provincial government announcement to invest $400,000 in upgrades for accessibility at the park. It included a comfort station and the mats that have been rolled out on the beach.
All of the upgrades were unveiled on June 27.
Ability New Brunswick and Para Sport NB were part of the unveiling and described it as an emotional day with people turning out to use the new facilities and mat.
But Parlee isn’t the only beach gaining accessibility upgrades.
In Fredericton, Killarney Lake and Morell Park will be getting accessible docks at the two locations through a $50,000 donation by the Fredericton North Rotary Club.
Bonny Hoyt-Hallett, with the Fredericton North Rotary Club, said it was a part of the club’s centennial commitment and a legacy project.
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