Exbury Park Playground Improvements

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.

December 2020

A preferred park layout and preferred playground design are presented to the public for final thoughts.

Preferred Park Layout

The following images showcase the proposed layout changes to Exbury Park.

The preferred layout changes will include:

• An accessible ramp to the playground.
• A new asphalt pathway from Peacham Crescent (budget permitting).
• A slightly larger playground area with a woodchip-like surface (called “Engineered Wood Fibre”) under the new playground equipment. This surface improves access to play equipment for kids, youth and adults of all abilities.
• A concrete curb around the playground with sections of “seatwall” around the edging, which are large boulder-like rocks that serve as additional seating.
• A small paved area for seating and stroller parking.
• To ensure the playground surface is kept dry, there will be a subsurface drainage tile installed that will connect to a soak-away pit on site.

Preferred Playground Design

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:

• two belt swings, two junior swings and one accessible swing
• one senior structure with
  • three slides
  • four climbing options
  • one sliding pole, monkey lean-out seat and arched bridge
  • Multiple play panels
• one junior structure with:
  • one double slide
  • three climbing options
  • one snake pole
  • one wheel panel
• one freestanding four-wheeler vehicle toy
• one freestanding snail toy
• two freestanding play panels
• two freestanding climber structures
• one stand-up spinner toy

October 2020

Survey

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.

Proposed Playground Options

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

Option 1 includes:

• two belt swings, two junior swings and one accessible swing
• one senior structure with
  • three slides
  • four climbing options
  • one sliding pole, monkey lean-out seat and arched bridge
  • Multiple play panels
• one junior structure with:
  • one double slide
  • three climbing options
  • one snake pole
  • one wheel panel
• one freestanding four-wheeler vehicle toy
• one freestanding snail toy
• two freestanding play panels
• two freestanding climber structures
• one stand-up spinner toy

Option 2

Option 2 includes:

• two belt swings, one junior swing and one accessible swing
• one senior structure with
  • one spiral and one non-spiral slide
  • seven climbing options
  • one sliding pole, monkey lean-out seat and stepping stone
• one junior structure with:
  • one double slide
  • four climbing options
  • one wheel panel
• one freestanding bumble bee toy
• one freestanding rope climber
• two freestanding play panels

Option 3

Option 3 includes:

• two belt swings, one junior swing and one accessible swing
• one senior structure with
  • one large slide
  • three climbing options
  • two play panels
  • one jig jag climber, lolliladder overhead trekker and gyro twister
• one junior structure with:
  • one double slide
  • three climbing options
• two play panels
• one freestanding fire engine toy
• one stand-up seesaw

Online Survey

This survey presents the proposed design and layout of the playground improvements. The design is based on the community feedback that was collected in the Fall of 2020.

Take the online survey by January 24, 2021, to share your final comments and suggestions for the Exbury Park Playground Improvements.

Online Public Meeting

• January 20, 2021
• 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

At this meeting, the final proposed design will be presented and you will have the opportunity to ask the project team questions and share your suggestions.

You can participate online (recommended) or by phone:

1. Participate Online: Register now with password: Exbury2021
2. Participate by telephone:  416-915-6530 with access code: 177 731 6640