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Designed by local artist AJA Louden, it blends art, play, and community with nature- and sci-fi-inspired features, a drumming circle, and Piney P\u2014the playful pineapple protector at its heart.<\/p>\n<h2>300th Public Artwork Unveiling:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, October 17, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 3:30 PM &#8211; 5:30 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Balwin Park Playground<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 12904 74 St NW, Balwin<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmontonarts.ca\/event\/300th-public-artwork-unveiling-meet-the-artist-aja-louden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">edmontonarts.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate the unveiling of Edmonton\u2019s 300th public artwork with the new Balwin Playground, the city\u2019s first playground created in collaboration with an artist. 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