What is Lethbridge Plays?

We are a group of local stakeholders brought together by the unifying belief in the importance of play, and the benefits play can have on our society. The City Council of Lethbridge unanimously adopted the Lethbridge Play Charter in the fall of 2018.  Today organizations, local businesses, parents and community members are working together to make play a priority in Lethbridge.

We have worked together to develop a Lethbridge Play Charter, which is a document that explains why we believe play is important, and how we can work together to create a community that supports and encourages all kinds of play for every child and youth in Lethbridge. Play Charters are a world-wide movement.  Several countries around the world, as well as provinces and cities in Canada, such as Calgary, have adopted Play Charters that influence City planning, policy, and decision making.   The Lethbridge Play Charter is built on the United Nations Article 31, “Children’s Right to Play”.

“To educate, support and advocate for the importance and benefits of play for all citizens of Lethbridge. ”
— Mission Statement
“Lethbridge is a community that prioritizes and engages in play as an integral part of daily life. ”
— Our Vision

Our Core Values

  1. Collaborative & Cooperative - We recognize our stakeholder’s strengths, bear the load together, and support each other to reach our collective goals.

  2. Accessibility & Inclusivity - We support play opportunities that are welcoming to all members of our community, and we prioritize opportunities that reduce barriers to participation.

  3. Diversity - We are committed to modeling diversified play experiences that celebrate all abilities, interests, and perspectives.

  4. Community - We prioritize actions which nurture a sense of belonging and build meaningful connections to a community of shared goals and mutual support.

  5. Fun - We believe in the importance of joyful discovery, light heartedness, laughter, and amusement in our work and our lives.

  6. Creativity - We value the limitless potential of imagination and innovation in play.

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