Across BC, community spaces shape how we gather, play, move, and connect. They are where children make their first friendships, where families meet for fresh air and activity, and where neighbours build a sense of belonging. At Tire Stewardship BC, we believe these spaces should be safe, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

That belief is at the heart of the TSBC Community Grant Program, which supports the creation and revitalization of publicly accessible spaces using recycled rubber made from BC scrap tires. This recycled rubber, processed at the Liberty Tire Recycling facility in Delta, becomes durable, long-lasting surfacing. These recycled surfaces benefit a variety of spaces, including playgrounds, water parks, fitness areas, walkways, and running tracks. Every project is fully public, wheelchair accessible, and grounded in inclusivity.

Spotlight on 2025 Completed Projects

In 2025, TSBC awarded grants to 11 community projects across the province, each selected for its potential to enhance accessibility, improve public spaces, and support healthier communities.

Together, these 11 projects will use 10,748 BC recycled tires–enough recycled rubber to fill an entire Olympic-size swimming pool! What was once a discarded tire is transformed into safe surfacing that supports play, fitness, and community wellbeing.

While more projects are underway, three have already been completed, and we’re proud to share their stories.

Related: 11 TSBC Community Grant Program Recipients Announced for 2025

Playground at the New Park at Pazarena Place, Maple Ridge

Surface: Pour-in-place rubber
Recycled Tires Used: 1,532

In Maple Ridge, a brand-new playground is bringing neighbours together through inclusive outdoor play. With a fully accessible ramp and an adaptive swing, this space ensures children of all abilities can participate.

Komagata Maru Perimeter Trail, New Westminster

Surface: Pour-in-place rubber
Recycled Tires Used: 166

Along this historical walking trail, visitors now find three new fitness stations designed to promote movement for all ages. The recycled rubber surfacing provides a comfortable, slip-resistant foundation that supports outdoor exercise in every season.

Access2Play, North Delta

Surface: Pour-in-place rubber
Recycled Tires Used: 766

In the heart of North Delta, a growing neighbourhood rich in cultural diversity, Access2Play has transformed a small, limited-access playground into a fully accessible, 3,484-square-foot space. It now accommodates up to 54 children at a time, tripling the capacity of the previous playground.

The space is shared by the general public and by children from REACH Child and Youth Development Society, many of whom use mobility aids. For these families, accessible outdoor play is not just beneficial, it’s essential. This project ensures every child can participate, explore, and belong.

Our Impact to Date

With the 2025 additions, the TSBC Community Grant Program has now:

• Issued over $6.5 million in grants
• Supported 360 projects
• Reached 96 communities across BC

These projects have helped make playgrounds safer, walking paths more accessible, and recreational spaces more inclusive, while also diverting scrap tires away from landfills and illegal dumping.

BC’s scrap tire program is the oldest in Canada. Since its creation in 1991, more than 122 million tires have been processed!

Looking Ahead: The 2026 TSBC Community Grant Program

We’re excited to announce that applications for the 2026 TSBC Community Grant Program will open on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Eligible applicants are registered non-profit organizations within BC, including:

• Municipalities
• Schools, colleges, and universities
• First Nations
• Métis settlements

Whether you’re enhancing a playground, expanding a trail, upgrading a community fitness area, or building a new gathering space, TSBC is here to support projects that prioritize accessibility, safety, sustainability, and community connection.

How to Prepare Your Organization to Apply

To get ready for the 2026 application, we recommend the following steps:

1. Review eligibility criteria
   Visit the TSBC Community Grant Program page to confirm your project qualifies.
2. Explore our resources
   Read the program overview, fact sheet, and requirements to help plan your application and timelines.
3. Sign up for email announcements
   Stay updated on deadlines, reminders, and important updates by completing the email signup form available on the webpage.

Every recycled tire represents a new possibility, an opportunity to create safer places to play, move, and connect. We are honoured to continue supporting communities across British Columbia, and we can’t wait to see the projects that take shape in 2026.