The Sea to Sky School District will receive a grant of $105,000 for an accessible playground at Brackendale Elementary School.
The grant is part of a new BC initiative, where the government is building 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts.
The program was first introduced in May last year.
The playgrounds will be built over the next six months and are expected to be ready for kids to play on in fall 2019.
Playgrounds are being funded based on greatest need. Priority is given to schools where there is no playground, then to schools where the existing playground is aging.
Districts that did not receive funding this year may receive funding next year, if they apply for it.
Premier John Horgan announced $5 million to officially launch the PEP program in May 2018 — 26 schools received standard playgrounds and 25 received universally accessible playgrounds.
The provincial government said the Playground Equipment Program (PEP) will also invest $5 million in 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts around B.C. this year, including 30 universally accessible playgrounds.
“As a parent, I understand first-hand how tough it can be for schools and parents to find the time and volunteers to fundraise for playground equipment and activities,” said Fleming, Minister of Education.
“Our government is committed to improving the learning environment at B.C. schools — safe, fun and accessible playgrounds are very much part of delivering on this commitment.
