Bluehaven Park Playground Improvements

• Fall 2022: Community engagement
• Winter 2023: Design complete and hire a construction team
• Spring/Early Summer 2023: Construction begins
• Late Summer/Early Fall 2023: Construction complete, park opens

The timeline is subject to change.

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October 2022

Online Survey

From September 16 to October 5, 2022, feedback on multiple playground design options was collected in an online survey. The survey was promoted through paid social media ads, outreach to nearby schools, the local Councillor’s office, on-site signage, and on this page. The survey received a total of 134 responses.

The design team will use this feedback to refine a final design. The final design will be available on this page in February 2023

Key Feedback Highlights

• When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design 1 highest (37 per cent) followed by Playground Design 3 (33 per cent) and Playground Design 2 (30 per cent).
• Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
  • Climbing Structures
  • The senior play structure for ages five to 12
  • Toddler swings
• Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
  • Play panels
  • Stand-up spinner toys
  • Straight slide
• If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
  • Climbing structures
  • The senior play structure for ages five to 12
  • Spiral slide
• The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange, and purple (59 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown, and grey (32 per cent).

Playground Options

All three designs are accessible, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.

Playground Design 1

Design 1 includes:

• A swing set with:
  • Two belt swings
  • One toddler swings
  • One accessible swing
• One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
  • One double slide
  • One curved slide
  • Three climbing options
  • One Telescope panel and one wheel panel
• One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
  • Seven different climbing/crawling/balancing options
• One spinner toy with space for four children

Playground Design 2

Design 2 includes:

• A swing set with:
  • Two belt swings
  • One toddler swing
  • One accessible swing
• One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
  • One double slide
  • One curved slide
  • Two climbing options
  • One game counter
• One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
  • One wave slide
  • One double slide
  • Three climbing options
  • One challenge bridge
  • One wheel panel
• One stand-up spinner toy with room for three children

Playground Design 3

Design 3 includes:

• A swing set with:
  • Two belt swings
  • One toddler swing
  • One accessible swing
• One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
  • One double slide
  • Three climbing options
  • One maze wheel panel
• One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
  • One wave slide
  • Five climbing options, including two overhead climbers
  • One sliding pole, monkey lean-out seat and arched bridge
• One jet spring toy
• One stand-up spinner toy
• One large rope-climbing structure

Bluehaven Park Playground is located at the intersection of Bluehaven Crescent and Ardwick Boulevard.

The playground currently includes:

• One swing set with:
  • Two swings for ages two to five
  • Two swings for ages five and up
• A senior climbing structure (ages five and up) with a medium-sized slide
• A junior climbing structure (ages two to five) and two small slides
• A sand box
• A spring toy and talk tube
• Sand under all play areas

The playground will be redesigned using feedback from the community. The redesigned playground is proposed to include:

• Playground equipment for ages two to 12
• Renovated seating
• Engineered wood fibre playground surfacing
• Accessible play equipment and an accessible pathway connecting to the playground area. This means that people of all abilities will be able to play at this playground.

Improvements will only be made in the general playground area. This will not include any new water or lighting features or improvements to other areas of the park.