September 2022
Final Playground Design
The final playground design and layout was determined using feedback from the community. The new playground will be accessible and will include the following features:
- A swing set with:
- four belt swings
- one toddler swing
- one accessible swing
- One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- one large curved slide
- two straight slide
- two climbing options
- multiple play panels
- stepping stones
- One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- dual slide
- two climbing options
- a wheel play panel
- One spring toy (car motion toy)
- One spinner
- One sensory panel
- Triangle link crawler
February 2022
Online Survey
From February 11 to February 27, 2022, feedback on multiple playground design options was collected in an online survey. The survey was promoted through paid social media ads, the local Councillor’s office, on-site signage, and on this page. The survey received a total of 110 responses, which included feedback from 180 participants of various ages.
The design team will use this feedback to refine a final design. The final design will be available on this page in spring 2022.
Key Feedback Highlights
- When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design B highest (54 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (30 per cent) then Playground Design C (15 per cent).
- Respondents shared that the five most important features to include in the new playground are:
- senior play structure for ages five to 12
- belt Swings
- toddler Swings
- junior play structure for ages two to five
- rock climbing structures
- Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
- spring toys
- stand-up spinner toys
- seat spinner
- If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
- climbing Structures
- senior play structure for ages five to12
- stand-up see-saw
- The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours like yellow, orange, and sky blue (61 per cent), over earthy colours, like green, brown, and grey (28 per cent), with 11 per cent having no preference.
Playground Options
Both designs are accessible, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
- A swingset with:
- two belt swings
- one toddler swing
- one accessible swing
- One play structure for ages five to 12 years with:
- an overhead climbing features
- two balance play features
- a trapeze beam
- One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- one slide
- two climbing play features
- two play panels
- steps
- One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- one double slide
- one curved slide
- four climbing play features
- three play panels
- One spring toy
- One sit-down spinner
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
- A swingset with:
- four belt swings
- one toddler swing
- one accessible swing
- One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- one double slide
- two climbing play features
- one play panel
- one wheel panel
- steps
- One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- one large curved slide
- one double-slide
- five climbing play features
- one overhead climbing features
- one climbing and balance play feature
- one play panel
- stepping stone
- steps
- One spring toy
- One sit down spinner
- One large play panel with various play features
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
- A swingset with:
- two belt swings
- two toddler swings
- one accessible swing
- One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- one curved slide
- one climbing play feature
- fourteen play panel features
- activity table with bench
- steps
- One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- one slide
- three climbing play features, including one rope climbing feature
- two play panels
- steps
- One spring toy
- One seat spinner
- One stand-up spinner toy
New Playground Layout
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The proposed layout for the new playground includes:
- A concrete border around the playground
- A concrete accessible ramp with a seat wall
- A new concrete path to the playground
- Benches for seating
- A patio set with shade
- A new decorative metal fence (provisional)
Other items include:
- New Tree planting
- Woodchip surfacing called (Engineered Cedar Fibre)
- New play equipment – options are shared in the next page of this survey
The original playground equipment will be removed and the area will be re-sodded.
July 2021
Online Survey
Feedback on the general preferences for the playground improvements was collected in an online survey from June 28 to July 11, 2021. The survey received a total of 137 responses, which included feedback from 348 individuals.
- 78% of respondents like the spiral/wavy slide currently in the playground
- 51% of respondents would like to see more group swings in the new playground design
- 70% of respondents a bright colour scheme for the new playground
Download the full survey summary report for more information.
