The City is improving the playground in Dunlace Park. These improvements are part of an ongoing city-wide program to ensure playgrounds provide safe and accessible fun for many years to come.
The timeline is subject to change.
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Construction for the new playground starts and is anticipated to continue until fall 2025. The first phase of construction includes the pathway from Dunlace Drive to the tennis courts. Safety fencing will be installed on July 4, and the pathway will be closed starting July 7.
The nearest playgrounds are located at Mossgrove Park and Kirkwood Park.
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.
The following features will be included in the playground and surrounding area:
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:
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.
All three designs are accessible, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Design A includes:
Design B includes:
Design C includes:
Dunlace Park is located near the intersection of Davean Drive and Dunlace Drive. The playground is located near the southwest entrance of Dunlace Park.
The playground currently includes:
The playground will be redesigned using feedback from the community. The redesigned playground is proposed to include:
Improvements will only be made in the general playground area. This will not include any new water or lighting features or improvements to other areas of the park.