The City is planning improvements to the playground in Exbury Park as part of a state-of-good-repair program to ensure the equipment is in good condition to better serve the community!
The timeline is subject to change.
Exbury Park is a 1.2-hectare park near Jane Street and Wilson Avenue that features two lit outdoor bocce courts and a children’s playground. The playground is being replaced as part of a state-of-good-repair program. An accessible ramp will be connected to the playground and the benches surrounding the playground will be replaced.
Feedback on a proposed design and layout for the playground improvements were collected through an online survey and an online public meeting.
An online survey closed on January 24, 2021. The survey asked for community feedback on the proposed design and layout for the playground improvements.
Download the online survey summary.
An online public meeting took place on January 20, 2021. At this meeting, the final proposed design was presented and community members could ask the project team questions and share their suggestions.
Download the online public meeting summary.
A preferred park layout and preferred playground design are presented to the public for final thoughts.
The following images showcase the proposed layout changes to Exbury Park.
The preferred layout changes will include:
This playground design was selected based on feedback received through an online community survey in October 2020. In total, 58% of respondents preferred this playground design out of the three options presented.
The new playground will sit on top of Engineered Wood Fibre, a woodchip-like play surfacing. The playground will include transfer platforms in order to assist individuals with mobility devices on to the playground structures and components. This feature is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The preferred playground design includes:
An online survey closed on October 18, 2020. The survey asked for community feedback and preferences on three playground design options (as outlined further in this section).
Download the online survey summary.
The City developed three design options for the playground equipment. The new playground will sit on top of Engineered Wood Fibre, a woodchip-like play surfacing.
All three playground options include transfer platforms in order to assist individuals with mobility devices on to the playground structures and components. This feature is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Option 1 includes:
Option 2 includes:
Option 3 includes:
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