Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Debell Lane Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city, so that everyone can experience the joys and benefits of play for years to come.
Project Timeline
Summer 2025: Hire a design team
Fall 2025: Design development
Winter 2026: Community engagement (online survey)
Spring to Summer 2026: Detailed design and hire a construction team
Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Winter 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens
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Level of Engagement
This project has been classified as a Consult project based on the International Association for Public Participation Spectrum. This means we collect and consider public feedback on proposed design options to inform the development of a final playground design.
Project Updates
June 2026
Online Survey
From May 12 to June 01, 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 57 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Summer 2026.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design B highest (48 per cent) followed by Playground Design C (36 per cent) and Playground Design A (16 per cent).
Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are
climbing structures
senior play structure (ages five to 12)
belt swings
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are
play panels
spring toys
stand-up spinner equipment
If budget permits, a sandbox or a see-saw may be added to the playground. The feature respondents would like to add to the improved playground is
see-saw (54 per cent)
sandbox (23 per cent)
For seating around the playground
81 percent of respondents like metal tables with umbrellas
75 percent of respondents like benches
38 percent of respondents like armour stones
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was earthy colours, like green, brown, beige and grey, with a pop of bright colour (46 per cent) over vibrant cool colours, like blue, turquoise and purple (35 per cent), and bright warm colours, like yellow, orange and red (13 per cent)
Playground Options
All three designs are AODA compliant, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes
one swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
one junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one curved slide
three climbing options
multiple play panels
one senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one double slide
one solo climber
one curly climber
one switchback climber
one standing spinner
one telescope
one ladder
one arch bridge
three accessible play panels
artificial stepping stones
balancing steps
one solo-seater spring toy
one solo spinning balancing seat
Playground Design B
Design B includes
a swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one stepped climber
one arched climber
one slide
one set of bongo drums
three accessible play panels
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one spiral slide
one wavy slide
one ladder
one climbing wall
one set of arched climbers
one overhead jungle climber
one spiral step climber
one accessible play panel
floating pod steps
balancing steps
one set of balancing toadstool steps
Playground Design C
Design C includes
a swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
one curved slide
one hammock
one curved climber
one telescope
two accessible play panels
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one curved slide
one wavy slide
one climbing ladder
one rope ladder
one treehouse bench
one treehouse table
one set of curved monkey bars
one set of looped monkey bars
one accessible play panel
one solo spinning balancing seat
About the Project
Debell Lane Parkette is located near the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Bayview Avenue. The playground is located in the centre of the park and currently includes:
two swing sets with:
two swings for ages two to five
two swings for ages five and up
one combined junior and senior play structure with:
one medium sized spiral slide
one small double slide
one sliding pole
one tunnel bridge
one overhead climbing option
four climbing options
two play panels
one seesaw
sand under all play areas
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
playground equipment for ages five to 12
upgraded seating
engineered wood fibre surfacing
an accessible pathway from the sidewalk to the playground area
The play equipment and pathway connecting to the playground area will comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Learn more about how playgrounds are made accessible.
Improvements will only be made in the general playground area and will not include any new water or lighting features or improvements to other areas of the park.
