Liberty Swing

The Liberty Swing, located in the main playground at Jubilee Park, is an accessible swing specially designed for people who use wheelchairs or have mobility challenges. Refer to the video for step-by-step instructions on how to use the swing. There are several features that make the Liberty Swing safe and easy to use, including:

  • an access ramp
  • a wheel locking mechanism
  • a pop-up seat for people with mobility impairments
  • a safety harness
If the video does not play, press the triangle button.


A key is required to release the ramp and access the built-in seatbelt. To access the key, contact the Border Paving Athletic Centre during regular operating hours at 780-962-7632, or speak to a City staff member at the Jubilee Spray Park during staffed operating hours. 

Instructions for wheelchair use:

  • Seatbelt must be used at all times!
  • Capsule seat must be in down position
  • Reverse wheelchair into capsule as far back as possible
  • Apply handbrake or turn off power
  • Apply wheel locking chain
  • Fit and fasten seatbelt

Instructions for capsule seat use:

  1. Seatbelt must be used at all times!
  2. Lift seat up
  3. Lift support leg into position
  4. Lower seat into lock position on support leg
  5. Seat user; fit and fasten seatbelt

Wheel locking device

  1. Turn knob counterclockwise to release tension
  2. Pull chain through wheel firmly and secure over hook
  3. Tighten by turning adjuster knob clockwise
  4. Check wheelchair for stability

The Liberty Swings at Jubilee Park and Rotary Park in Stony Plain were purchased by the Foundation for Cohesive Communities, thanks to a generous donation from John and Colleen Prince of Parkland County.

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