Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Densgrove Park 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
Spring 2026: Community engagement (online survey)
Summer/Fall 2026: Detailed design and hire a construction team
Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Late Fall 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
March 2026
Online Survey
From February 27 to March 22, 2026, 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 88 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Spring 2026.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design C highest (36 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (34 per cent) and Playground Design B (29 per cent).
Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
climbing structures
senior play structure for ages five to 12
belt swings
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
play panels
stand-up spinner toys
stand-alone toys (e.g. spring rider, play panels, spinning chair)
If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
climbing structures
senior play structures for ages five to 12
stand-alone toys (e.g. spring rider, play panels, spinning chair)
For seating around the playground:
81 per cent of respondents like benches
65 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
28 per cent of respondents like armour stones
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was a mix of bright warm colours and vibrant cool colours (33 per cent) over vibrant colours only, like blue, turquoise, and purple (29 per cent) and earthy colours, like green, brown, and grey with a pop of vibrant colours (29 per cent).
Playground Options
All three designs:
Are AODA compliant. This means that people of varying abilities can play at the new playground.
Have about the same number of play features like swings, slides, etc.
Have wood fibre safety surfacing.
Cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
a swing set with:
two belt swings
three toddler swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
two slides
three climbing options
one steering wheel panel
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one slide
four climbing options
two rope climbing options
one overhead climbing option
one spinning overhead climbing option
one hammock
one stepping stone
one spring rider toy
one standing spinner
one spinning chair
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
a swing set with:
two belt swings
three toddler swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
two climbing options
one wheel panel
one play panel
one play counter
one bench
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one straight slide
one curved slide
one rope climbing option
three climbing options
one overhead climbing option
one crunch bar
two play panels
one arched bridge
one freestanding play panel
one standing spinner
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
a swing set with:
three belt swings
four tot swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double straight slide
two climbing options
one and a half play panels
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
three curved slides
three climbing options
one climbing deck transition option
one play panel
one counter panel
one seating option
two spinning chairs
one standing spinner
two freestanding play panels
one spring rider toy
About the Project
Densgrove Park Playground is located south of the ball diamond, near Chandler Drive.
The playground currently includes:
two swing sets with:
four swings for ages two to five
four swings for ages five and up
a medium-sized slide
a climbing structure with slides
a teeter-totter
two spring rider toys
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
additional seating
engineered wood fibre surfacing
an accessible pathway 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.
