As we enter the summer Oh MY Oakridge is hard at work finalizing the design of our new playground for the Oakridge Way Park. Just a few short weeks ago we picked the vendor to supply the playground equipment for this project and we can’t wait to share the designs with you once we make some adjustments with the vendor. Come check us out at various events through the summer and fall to see what we hope the new playground will look like if we hit our fundraising goals.
Speaking of raising funds, over the course of the summer we have approximately 13 small corporate grants to apply for that will help us reach our goal of $250,000 for the new playground. We are closing in on $200,000 already raised with $30,000 in grants that we are still waiting to hear back from. To raise the remaining funds, we will be doing a fundraising blitz this summer. We are hosting a bottle drive on August 19 to bring in funds for the playground so start saving those bottles. We will also run a 50/50 draw at the Stampede Breakfast; if you will be there, come over to our booth and buy your tickets to help support this project in our community.
Lastly, we will be running a cheque writing campaign to help get us to the goal. As part of the cheque writing campaign, we are hoping to have stretch goals that will give us the flexibility to include more features in the park, such as additional seating and a native garden. Keep an eye on your mailbox for information on that campaign. If you are so fired up about the park project and you just can’t wait to make a donation, send us an email and we can provide you with a Parks Foundation donation form for our project.
Another exciting fundraiser we are ready to announce combines fitness and community spirit. Join us for the Oakridge Run, a celebration of our vibrant community and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
What: Oakridge Run (10K, 6K, and Kids 1K Routes)
Where: Oakridge Community and Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Pathways
When: September 9, 2023
Who: All ages and fitness levels welcome!
Visit our social media to register for the event. Early bird registration offers available for a limited time.
Let’s celebrate community, fitness, and the joy of running together!
Your participation directly contributes to the creation of a comprehensive master plan for the upgrade and revitalization of our community greenspaces. We can’t wait to see you out and about enjoying our parks this summer. While you are in them take some time to dream of what would make them even better, then reach out to us and let us know your ideas.
If you haven’t yet been to the Oakridge Way Park, try and take some time this summer to visit this hidden gem. With its established trees and shrubs that kids love to turn into forts, its hills and rocks, it is a great place to hang out for an afternoon.
Once you have seen this amazing space you might just keep coming back to it. We are always looking for more help and support on our committee. If you are passionate about Oakridge and want to help us create a plan for the greenspaces in our community, we would love for you to join us. Reach out to [email protected] to learn about opportunities available on our team.
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