New basketball court unveiled in Winnipegs Waverley neighbourhood [Video]

Those living in the city’s Waverley area will have a chance to shoot some hoops at a new outdoor basketball court at Bridgwater Park.

Representatives from all three levels of government were at the park Saturday to unveil the new court, which also features nets built into the fencing to allow community members to play ball hockey as well.

The project costed around $210,000 and was mostly funded by the federal government through the Canada Community-Building Fund.

“I know this is going to keep our kids active,” said Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South. “It’s going to keep our parents happy, because they’re going to know that their kids are playing, they’re getting exercise, and they’re going to be safe in this in this wonderful facility.”

The outdoor court is one of several up-and-coming projects in the neighbourhood as part of a $100 million plan to increase recreational …