Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Frankel Lambert 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
Spring 2026: Community engagement
Winter 2026: HydroOne approvals and detailed design
Spring to Summer 2026: Hire a construction team
Late Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Spring 2027: Construction complete, playground reopens
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Project Updates
May 2026
Online Survey
From May 4 to May 18, 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 141 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Fall 2026.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design C highest (46 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (34 per cent) and Playground Design B (20 per cent).
Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
climbing structures
senior play structure for ages five to 12
belt swings
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
play panels
stand-alone toys
stand-up spinner toys
If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
climbing structures
belt swings
senior play structure for ages five to 12
For seating around the playground:
76 per cent of respondents like benches
79 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was a mix of bright warm and vibrant cool colours (31 per cent) over vibrant cool colours like blue, turquoise, and purple (21 per cent).
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:
one belt swing
one accessible swing
a combined senior and junior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
one double slide
one spiral slide
five climbing options
multiple play panels
one car-themed spring toy
one spinner toy
one play panel
one large-sized climbing structure with:
one cylindrical net climber
one cylindrical frame with three vertical climbers
two overhead climbers
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
a swing set with:
one belt swing
one accessible swing
a combined senior and junior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
one wavy slide
one curved slide
one rocket-themed climbing structure
multiple play panels
one alien-themed climbing structure
one astronaut-themed climber
one spring toy
one spinner toy
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
a swing set with:
one belt swing
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
a combined senior and junior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
one spiral slide
one climbing option
multiple play panels
a large dome-shaped climbing structure with:
one straight slide
one net climber
one set of stepping steps
three overhead climbers
About the Project
Frankel Lambert Park Playground is in the centre of the park, off Melita Crescent.
The playground currently includes:
one swing set with:
one swing for ages two to five
one swing for ages five and up
a small play structure with two slides
a net spinner
sand and wood chips under all play areas
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
playground equipment for ages five to 12
new safety surfacing
new paving
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.
