Pincher Creek – Shade Structures at Spray Park

Pincher Creek Wellness Committee identified reducing UV exposure as an important community initiative.

The team planned to build a shade structure to be placed at a new spray park that had limited natural shade such as trees and foliage. The team partnered with the Town of Pincher Creek and the Spray Park Committee to sponsor a shaded picnic table to be installed in the summer of 2018.

The team approached a local business, Boulder Metal Industries, to help build and paint the structure. Local welders took it upon themselves to add a custom design adding pine trees to the canopy. The Town of Pincher Creek supported this initiative by installing the structure before the grand open on July 1, 2018.

The locally-made sunshade is in the perfect location and is used daily throughout the summer by community members. Committed partners coming together to design, build and install shade structures is a simple way to engage your community in building healthy places and space for all!

Ways to take action: Community Strategies - UV Protection