Yukon Playground Initiative
9 Playgrounds Built July 2024 – March 2026
$2,382,682 Total Investment
The largest playground investment in Yukon history.
9
Playgrounds
$2.38M
Total Invested
5
First-Ever Playgrounds
20+
Months of Delivery
#1
Freedom Trail Playground
$1,682,221
total cost
Installer
Rudy Construction & ACS Playgrounds
Completed
July 19, 2024
Improvements
- ›Demolition of previous playground
- ›Installation of playground with ADA-accessible equipment
- ›Shade covered areas
- ›Sidewalks
- ›Splash pad (Yukon's second spray ground)
- ›Signage, benches, picnic tables, and landscaping
Cost Breakdown
| Total contract (Rudy Construction) | $1,682,221 |
| $400,000 Land & Water Conservation Fund grant (offset) | −$400,000 |
#2
Hillcrest Park
$71,937
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
Round 1: March 13, 2025 / Round 2: February 24, 2026
Improvements
- ›Round 1: Removal of old structure and swings
- ›Round 1: Installation of regular monkey bars, junior monkey bars, 6 belt swings, 2 toddler swings, 1 tire swing, 4 bench swings, 4 tetherball posts, and sod
- ›Round 2: Installation of mighty descent slide
- ›Drainage installed under playground area
Cost Breakdown
| Round 1 | $49,409 |
| Round 2 | $22,528 |
| Total | $71,937 |
#3
Bledsoe Park
$56,899
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
November 10, 2025
Improvements
- ›Kept current equipment; added obstacle course climbing structure
- ›Added gymnast bars, 2 spinners, 2 toddler swings, 2 tetherball posts, 3 bench swings, soccer goals, tire swing
- ›Safety surfacing added where missing
- ›Parking lot restriped
- ›Drainage installed
Cost Breakdown
| Playground | $49,445 |
| Border timbers and mulch | $1,467 |
| Soccer goals | $3,787 |
| Parking lot and sidewalk work | $2,200 |
| Total | $56,899 |
#4First Ever
Dickenson Park
$76,522
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
October 28, 2025
Improvements
- ›Installed play structure with slides, monkey bars, 2 belt swings, 2 toddler swings, 1 specialty swing, 2 bench swings, 2 tetherball posts
- ›Added 3 parking spots and sidewalk access
- ›Added shade pavilion and picnic tables
- ›Drainage installed
- ›Sod installed
Cost Breakdown
| Playground area | $49,795 |
| Shade cover | $13,500 |
| Picnic tables | $2,700 |
| Parking spots and sidewalk | $9,097 |
| Additional bench swing | $1,430 |
| Total | $76,522 |
#5First Ever
Greenbelt
$72,692
total cost
Installer
Play & Park Structures
Completed
November 7, 2025
Improvements
- ›Installed play structure with monkey bars, multiple climbing features, tunnels, slides, various types of swings
- ›Added 3 bench swings, 2 tetherball sets
- ›Added 3 parking spots and sidewalk
- ›Added fence along drainage ditch for safety
- ›Drainage installed
- ›Sod installed
- ›Future requests: shade pavilion, concrete, picnic tables
Cost Breakdown
| Playground | $49,999 |
| Parking spots and sidewalk | $7,765 |
| Fencing | $9,700 |
| 3 bench swings | $4,290 |
| 2 tetherballs | $938 |
| Total | $72,692 |
#6First Ever
Welch Park
$53,687
total cost
Installer
Noah's Park and Playgrounds
Completed
November 7, 2025
Improvements
- ›Installed play structure with multiple climbing features, slides, shade covering
- ›2 belt swings, 2 toddler swings, 2 seesaws, 2 bench swings, 1 spinner, 2 tetherball posts
Cost Breakdown
| Playground | $49,889 |
| 2 bench swings | $2,860 |
| 2 tetherballs | $938 |
| Total | $53,687 |
#7
Sunrise Park
$36,088
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
March 6, 2026
This playground area and equipment was in the worst condition of all Yukon playgrounds, including safety surface and equipment that no longer met safety standards and significant drainage and washout issues.
Improvements
- ›Removed old swings and climbing dome (rusting, bent, safety concerns)
- ›Kept previous play structure; installed unique climbing feature, spinner, 2 benches, various swings
- ›Added safety surfacing (not present previously)
- ›Added extensive drainage system
- ›Sod installed
Cost Breakdown
| Total | $36,088 |
#8First Ever
Lawn at the Library
$215,291
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
February 27, 2026
Improvements
- ›Farm-themed 2–5 year old play area: slides, climbing features, play panels, chicken steppers, hay bales, animal bouncers, 2 benches, 1 picnic table, playdozer
- ›2 belt swings, 2 toddler swings
- ›Entire area turfed and largely shade covered
- ›Fenced for safety
- ›Sidewalks added on north and south sides
- ›Parking spots on south side
- ›Drainage installed
- ›5 trees relocated from City Park and Freedom Trail Park
- ›Still to come: pavilion area with concrete and picnic tables
Cost Breakdown
| Playground | $167,273 |
| Fencing | $14,750 |
| Sidewalks | $7,100 |
| Boulder sign | $6,418 |
| Parking spots | $15,050 |
| Tree relocations | $4,700 |
| Total | $215,291 |
#9First Ever
Treehouse Playground at City Park
$117,345
total cost
Installer
Happy Playgrounds
Completed
March 20, 2026
Improvements
- ›Large play structure with several climbing features, 4 slides, tunnel, 3 bridges
- ›2 large shades covering equipment
- ›Nature sounds feature, several play panels
- ›2 belt swings, 2 toddler swings, 3 bench swings
- ›Drainage installed
- ›Still to come: installation of 3 parking spots and sidewalk
- ›Future requests: shade pavilion, concrete, picnic tables, slides/climbing features/zip line on sloped area
Cost Breakdown
| Total | $117,345 |
The Largest Playground Investment in Yukon History
Nine parks improved. $2,382,682 invested. Five locations receiving their first-ever playground. All completed between July 2024 and March 2026 under Mayor Brian Pillmore.
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