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.
The timeline is subject to change.
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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.
From April 20 to May 18, feedback on multiple playground design options was collected in an online survey. The survey received a total of 129 responses.
A summary of the survey feedback will be posted on this page.
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.
Driftwood Park Playground is located southwest of the ball diamond and is connected to Finch Hydro Corrido Recreational Trail.
The playground currently includes:
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
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.