Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Driftwood 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
Summer 2025: Hire a design team
Winter to Spring 2026: Community engagement and design development
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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 obtain public feedback on design options for the playground improvements.
Project Updates
May 2026
Online Survey
From April 20 to May 18, 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 129 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 C highest (42 per cent) followed by Playground Design B (40 per cent) and Playground Design A (18 per cent).
Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
senior play structure for ages five to 12
climbing structures
junior play structure for ages two to five
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
stand-up spinner toys
stand-alone toys
play panels
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
group/accessible swings
For seating around the playground:
88 per cent of respondents like metal tables with umbrella shade
48 per cent of respondents like benches
32 per cent of respondents like armour stones
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was earthy colours, like green, brown and grey (37 per cent) over vibrant cool colours, like blue, turquoise and purple (34 per cent), and bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple(22 percent).
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
a swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one curved slide
one double slide
two climbing options
one ladder climbing option
one rope climbing option
one activity play panel
one wheel play panel
one counter play panel
one turning bar
one boogie board
two seats
two roofs for shade
one transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one curved slide
one wave slide
five climbing options
one climbing wall option
one rope climbing option
one horizontal climbing option
two overhead climbing options
one counter play panel
steps
step pods
two roofs for shade
transfer station
one stand-up spinning toy
one spring rider
Playground Design B
Design B includes
a swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible chair swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one curved slide
one double slide
one climbing option
one activity play panel
once counter play panel
one hammock
one roof for shade
one transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one wave slide
one double slide
two climbing options
one climbing wall option
two ladder climbing options
one overhead climbing option
one bridge climbing option
one wheel play panel
one step
two roofs for shade
one transfer station
standalone play features:
one climbing structure
one overhead climbing option
one stand up spinning toy
one spinning toy
one spring rider
one communication board
Playground Design C
Design C includes
a swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible chair swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one curved slide
one straight slide
two climbing options
one chain net climbing option
one activity play panel
one balance toy
steps
step pods
one roof for shade
one transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one spiral slide
one straight slide
four climbing options
one sloped climbing options
two overhead climbing options
one activity play panel
steps
step pods
table and seats
two roofs for shade
one transfer station
standalone play features:
one spinning toy
one overhead spinning toy
In-Person Pop-Up Event
On May 7, feedback on multiple playground design options was collected at a pop-up event in Driftwood Park. Approximately 40 community members attended the event.
A summary of the pop-up feedback will be posted on this page.
About the Project
Driftwood Park Playground is located southwest of the ball diamond and is connected to Finch Hydro Corrido Recreational Trail.
The playground currently includes:
two swing sets with:
two swings for ages two to five
two swings for ages five and up
a senior play structure with a curved slide
a junior play structure with a double slide and a curved slide
a stand-alone climbing net and structure
a junior climbing structure
sand under all play areas
armourstone seatwall
three benches
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
playground equipment for ages five to 12
engineered wood fibre surfacing
an accessible pathway to the playground area
new benches on a concrete pad
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.
