Flemingdon Park Northeast Playground Area Improvements

The City is improving the playground and surrounding area at the northeast corner of Flemingdon Park. The design will be developed through community engagement and is proposed to include a new playground, outdoor fitness equipment and seating.

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    • Spring to Summer 2024: Hire a design team and design development
    • Late Summer to Early Fall 2024: Community engagement
    • Fall to Winter 2024: Detailed design
    • Winter to Spring 2025: Hire a construction team
    • Fall 2025: Construction starts
    • Late Fall 2025: Construction complete

    The timeline is subject to change.

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    Level of Engagement

    This project has been classified as a Consult project based on the International Association of Public Participation‘s Spectrum. This means we obtain public feedback on existing analysis, alternatives, and/or proposals.

    November 2024

    Design Options

    The design options for the northeast area of the park are accessible and proposed to include:

    • A new playground with accessible play equipment and modern play features
    • High-quality, accessible play safety surfacing
    • Improved seating, including benches, chairs and picnic tables
    • Outdoor fitness equipment for adults and older adults
    • Play equipment and a pathway connecting to the new playground area that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
    Layout Option A

    Plan view of park layout option A showing a diagonal central pathway from the north east street corner towards the southeast corner connecting to a multiuse path. A secondary walkway along the east side connects the main path with drinking fountain. The new playground consists of a senior playground to the south, a junior playground to the northwest, an adult and senior fitness area, and a small central seating area. Park benches and accessible tables are provided all around the playground and fitness area. A game table and Muskoka chairs are provided at the central seating area. Additional picnic tables are placed in the grass area along the north side of playground.

     

    1. Existing city sidewalk
    2. Existing bus stop/shelter
    3. Existing bike share
    4. Existing multi-use path
    5. Existing pole light
    6. Existing drinking fountain
    7. Existing trees
    8. New accessible pathway
    9. New junior children playground (age two to five years) with play structures on rubberized safety surfacing
    10. New senior children playground (age five to 12 years) with play structures on rubberized safety surfacing
    11. New adult and senior fitness exercise area with equipment on fiber weave cedar safety surfacing
    12. New park bench with arm and back rest (seven total) with adjacent space for wheelchair or baby stroller
    13. New picnic table in grass area (two total)
    14. New accessible picnic table (four total)
    15. New Muskoka chair (four total)
    16. New game table
    17. Relocated bicycle rack
    18. Location for trash and recycled bins
    19. New wood mulching at tree base
    20. Open grass area
    Layout Option B

    Plan view of layout option B showing a diagonal central pathway from the north east street corner towards the southeast corner connecting to the multiuse path. A secondary walkway along the east side connects the main path and drinking fountain. The new playground consists of a senior playground to the south, a junior playground to the northwest, an adult and senior fitness area, and a small central seating area. Park benches and accessible tables are provided all around the playground and fitness area. A game table and Muskoka chairs are provided at the central seating area. Additional picnic tables and placed in the grass area along the north side of playground.

    1. Existing city sidewalk
    2. Existing bus stop/shelter
    3. Existing bike share
    4. Existing multi-use path
    5. Existing pole light
    6. Existing drinking fountain
    7. Existing trees
    8. New accessible pathway
    9. New junior children playground (age two to five years) with play structures on rubberized safety surfacing
    10. New senior children playground (age five to12 years) with play structures on rubberized safety surfacing
    11. New adult and senior fitness exercise area with equipment on fiber weave cedar safety surfacing
    12. New park bench with arm and back rest (total seven) with adjacent space for wheelchair or baby stroller
    13. New picnic table in grass area (two total)
    14. New accessible picnic table (four total)
    15. New Muskoka chair (four total)
    16. New game table
    17. Relocated bicycle rack
    18. Location for trash and recycled bins
    19. New wood mulching at tree base
    20. Open grass area
    Playground Design Options

    All three playground designs include:

    • high-quality rubber safety surfacing
    • accessible swing
    • junior playground
    • senior playground
    • swings
    • slides

    The colours and playground designs are for reference only and may be changed based on feedback from community engagement.

    Playground Design Option A

    Aerial view of playground design option A looking south with the senior playground at top left and junior playground to the lower right. Both playgrounds have leaves theme play equipment and rubberized safety surface. Senior playground to the left consists of a large play structure and separated swing set and individual play equipment. Junior playground to the right consists of a smaller play structure and separated play equipment.

    1. Main pathway
    2. Junior playground with rubberized safety surface
    3. Senior playground with rubberized safety surface
    4. Junior Playground with climbers, slides and play counter
    5. Spring riders
    6. Leaf hideaway and balancing steps
    7. Spinner
    8. Creative play panels
    9. Senior play structure with climbers, slides and play panels
    10. Accessible swing
    11. Swings
    12. Spinner
    13. Rocking Nest
    Playground Design Option B

    Aerial view of playground design option B looking north with junior playground at the top and senior playground at the bottom. Junior playground at the top consists of a play structure and separated play equipment. Senior playground consists of a large play structure and separated play equipment.

    1. Main pathway
    2. Junior playground with rubberized safety surface
    3. Senior Playground with rubberized safety surface
    4. Junior play structure with climbers, slides and play panel
    5. Star gazer spinner
    6. Flower talk tube
    7. Shadow play flower canopy
    8. Duo rocker spring rider
    9. Flower talk tube and leaves fun facts
    10. Senior play structure with climbers, slides and play panel
    11. Accessible swing
    12. Saucer swing
    13. Orchard leaf climber
    14. Spinning leaf seat
    Playground Design Option C

    Aerial view of playground design option C looking north with junior playground at the top and senior playground at the bottom. Junior playground at the top consists of a play structure and separated play equipment. Senior playground consists of a large play structure and separated play equipment and swings set.

    1. Main pathway
    2. Junior playground with rubberized safety surface
    3. Senior Playground with rubberized safety surface
    4. Junior play structure with climbers, slides and play panel
    5. Play panels
    6. Log crawl thru and hideaway
    7. Spinning leaf seat
    8. Senior play structure with climbers, slides and play panel
    9. Accessible swing
    10. Swings
    11. Duo spinner

    October 2024

    Online Survey

    From September 9 to October 1, an online survey collected feedback from 647 respondents on the draft design options for the park layout and playground improvements.

    Feedback Summary
    • 58 per cent were very satisfied, 33 per cent were satisfied, six per cent were neutral, two per cent somewhat unsatisfied and one per cent very unsatisfied with the design options.
    • 52 per cent were very satisfied, 35 per cent were satisfied, 11 per cent were neutral, one per cent somewhat unsatisfied and one per cent very unsatisfied with the proposed accessibility to the park.
    • 45 per cent preferred park layout option A, 45 per cent preferred option B and 10 per cent had no preference.
    • 38 per cent preferred playground design option A, 33 per cent preferred option B and 29 preferred option C

    The most to least preferred type of colours for the new playground were:

    • leafy colours: red, orange, yellow, green (41 per cent)
    • bright colours: blue, orange, purple, yellow, white (33 per cent)
    • earth colors: green, brown, grey(26 per cent)

    The most important play features to include in the new playground were:

    • belt swings (18 per cent)
    • climbing structures (13 per cent)
    • spiral slide (13 per cent)
    • toddler swings (10 per cent)
    • group/accessible swing (10 per cent)

    When asked if there are any suggestions on how to make the playground more welcoming and accessible, some common themes in the feedback were:

    • more seating options and picnic tables
    • more swings for kids
    • better lighting
    • more garbage bins
    • better accessibility considerations
    • more play features
    • shade and shelter from sun and rain

    The most important adult and senior fitness equipment were:

    • calisthenics rack (13 per cent)
    • pull up bars (nine per cent)
    • dip station (nine per cent)
    • step benches (nine per cent)
    • monkey bars (eight per cent)

    When asked if there are any suggestions on how to make the outdoor fitness area more welcoming and accessible, some common themes in the feedback were:

    • clear instructions on how to use the equipment
    • additional water bottle filling station/water fountain
    • easy-to-use beginner friendly fitness equipment
    • more seating options near fitness area
    • more diverse outdoor fitness equipment
    • addition of a walking track

    The most to least preferred seating options were:

    • picnic tables (69 per cent strongly like, 16 per cent like)
    • benches (58 per cent strongly like, 26 per cent like)
    • gaming table (48 per cent strongly like, 20 per cent like)
    • Muskoka chairs (46 per cent strongly like, 18 per cent like)

    When asked if there are any suggestions on how to make the seating options more welcoming and accessible, some common themes in the feedback were:

    • more seating in the park overall
    • more seating under the shade
    • addition of sheltered seating
    • more picnic tables for food and gathering
    • more accessible seating
    • group seating for socializing

    Additional comments were provided on the proposed improvements at the park. Some common themes in the feedback were:

    • improve cleanliness so there is less trash in the park
    • additional water fountain
    • better lighting in the park
    • better signage for a multi-lingual community
    • better maintenance and cleaning

    September 2024

    In-Person Community Pop-up Event

    On September 19, local community members were encouraged to participate in a pop-up event at Flemingdon Park to provide feedback on the playground improvements. Participants shared their preferences for the park layout design and playground design options on display boards, using sticky dots to select their top choices and sticky notes to write additional comments.

    Feedback Summary
    • 64 per cent of participants preferred layout design option A over 36 percent who preferred option B.
    • 68 per cent of participants preferred playground design option B, over 23 per cent who preferred option C and nine per cent who preferred option A.

    The most preferred play features were:

    • belt swings (16 per cent)
    • roper climber (16 per cent)
    • stand spinners (13 per cent)
    • group/accessible swings (11 per cent)

    The most preferred fitness features

    • cargo net (15 per cent)
    • push up bars (15 per cent)
    • balance beam (13 per cent)
    • calisthenics rack (11 per cent)

    Many participants shared additional feedback and comments on the playground improvements using stick notes. Some popular themes were:

    • more seating options and picnic tables
    • dedicated teenage play section
    • more/better lighting
    • more water fountain/bottle filling station
    • more play features especially swings

    Flemingdon Park Northeast Playground Area, located at 75 Grenoble Dr., currently includes:

    • Two swings and two toddler swings 
    • Junior playground equipment on a sandy play surface, including a zipline and hanger bars
    • Picnic table and park benches
    • Asphalt walkways
    • Open lawn space
    • A number of mature canopy trees

    Improvements to the park will be designed with feedback from the community, and are planned to include:

    • New playground, with accessible play equipment and modern play features
    • High-quality, accessible play safety surfacing
    • Improved seating, including benches, chairs, and picnic tables
    • Outdoor fitness equipment for adults and older adults
    • Play equipment and a pathway connecting to the new playground area that complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

    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.