June 2025
Construction Update
All pathways within Dunlace Park will be repaved during construction for the new playground. This work will be completed in phases to maintain access to the tennis courts.
Pathway closures will occur at all entrances, including Dunlace Drive, Davean Drive, Shouldice Court and the entrance from Dunlace Public School. Anticipated closure dates will be shared on this page by mid-June.
February 2024
Final Playground Design

The following features will be included in the playground and surrounding area:
- Accessible playground with engineered wood fibre safety surfacing and concrete curb
- Asphalt walkway
- Accessible concrete ramp into play space
- Relocated benches on concrete pad
- Perennial planting (species to be determined)
- Existing stone wall to remain

The final playground design and layout were determined using feedback from the community. The new playground will be AODA compliant and will include the following features:
- A swing set with one group disc swing
- One combined junior and senior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
- one large curved slide
- three medium wavy slides
- five climbing options
- one rope bridge
- one hammock
- five play panel
- One sitting group spinner
- One teeter totter
- One small vertical climber
- One large rope climber
December 2023
Online Survey
From November 13 to December 10, 2023, 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 167 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine a final design. The final design will be available on this page in spring 2024.
Key Feedback Highlights
- When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design B highest (46 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (35 per cent) and Playground Design C (20 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
- belt swings
- Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
- play panels
- motion toys (e.g. standing or sitting spinners, spring toys, teeter totters, etc.)
- stand-alone toys (e.g. balance beams, tunnels, sensory sculptures, etc.)
- If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
- climbing structures
- senior play structure for ages five to 12
- motion toys (e.g. standing or sitting spinners, spring toys, teeter totters, etc.)
- For seating around the playground:
- 55 per cent of respondents like seatwalls
- 60 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
- 90 per cent of respondents like benches
- The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple (44 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown and grey (26 per cent) and neutral colours with one accent colour, like grey, white, black and bright blue (17 per cent).
Playground Options
All three designs are accessible, 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
- One combined junior and senior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
- one large straight slide
- two large curved slides
- one double small slide
- five climbing options
- one talk tube pair
- two play panels
- One standing spinner
- One play panel
- One musical instrument
- One spring toy
Playground Design B

Design B includes:
- A swing set with one group disc swing
- One combined junior and senior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
- one large curved slide
- three medium wavy slides
- five climbing options
- one rope bridge
- one hammock
- five play panel
- One sitting group spinner
- One teeter totter
- One small vertical climber
- One large rope climber
Playground Design C

Design C includes:
- A swing set with:
- two belt swings
- one toddler swing
- one accessible swing
- One combined junior and senior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
- one large curved slide
- one medium straight slide
- four climbing options
- one chin-up bar
- one hammock
- One group spring toy
- One standing spinner
- One sitting spinner
- One group standing rocking toy