New basketball courts were unveiled in Leamington's Seacliff Park this week.
The project was completed with the help of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation as they celebrated 40 years in the community.
The organization approached each municipality in the region with an opportunity to fund a waterfront project to build on its legacy.
“This past year, we are investing in community to create projects that will invest in lasting change, reflect who we are as the people of Windsor and Essex County, value our sense of place and culture, and honour both our local history and our future as it unfolds,” said Lisa Kolody, Executive Director of the WindsorEssex Community Foundation. “We are privileged to be celebrating our 40th Anniversary with phenomenal community partners like the Municipality of Leamington who are helping us mark this milestone year by creating projects that help foster a sense of community throughout Windsor & Essex County, today and forever.”
The municipality chose to the basketball court project after a request made by young people in the community.
"This project is a testament to the power of community collaboration and the positive impact of investing in our youth,” says Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “The new basketball courts at Seacliff Park are not only a response to the needs of our young residents but also a symbol of our commitment to fostering a healthy, active, and vibrant community.
The municipality and the Honey Family Foundation Fund also contributed to project costs.