Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver 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
Summer 2025: Hire a design team
Fall 2025: Design development
Winter 2026: Community engagement (online survey)
Spring 2026: Detailed design
Summer 2026: Hire a construction team
Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Late Fall 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens
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Level of Engagement
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.
Project Updates
April 2026
Online Survey
From March 13 to April 13 feedback on multiple playground design options was collected in an online survey. The survey was promoted through paid social media ads, the local Councillor’s office, on-site signage and on this page. The survey received a total of 331 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Summer 2026.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design C highest (53 per cent) followed by Playground Design B (37 per cent) and Playground Design A (10 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
junior play structure for ages two to five
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
stand-alone toys
stand-up spinner toys
play panels
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
spiral slide
For seating around the playground:
77 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
75 per cent of respondents like benches
22 per cent of respondents like armour stones
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple (62 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown and grey (23 per cent).
Playground Options
All three designs are AODA compliant, have about the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
one swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
one saucer/disc swing
one junior play structure for ages 18 months to five years with:
one curved slide
one double slide
one jungle net climber
one stepping pod climber
one number panel
one maze wheel
one mini clock panel
one accessible transfer station
one senior play structure for ages five to 12 years with:
one curved slide
one double slide
one set of monkey bars
overhead wheel spinner
vertical belt climber
vertical funnel climber
countertop panel
one solar system panel
one accessible transfer station
one stand-up spinner
one spring toy
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
two swing sets with:
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
one saucer/disc swing
two belt swings
one junior play structure for ages 18 months to five years with:
one curved slide
one double slide
one vertical rope climber
one labyrinth wheel panel
one countertop panel
one hammock seat
one accessible transfer station
one senior play structure for ages five to 12 years with:
one single monkey bar
three climber elements
four overhead ladder elements
one set of monkey bars
one curved vertical net bridge
one rope stepping stone crossing
one stump stepping stone crossing
one spring toy
one sit-down spinner
one communication panel
one activity panel
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
two swing sets with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
one saucer/disk swing
one junior play structure for ages two to five years with:
one single slide
one curved slide
overhead monkey bars
one vertical wall climber
one set of balance steps
one seating area under the platforms
one storefront play panel
one musical play element
transfer station
one senior play structure for ages five to 12 years with:
one spiral slide
one double slide
one set of stepping pods
four various climbing elements
one overhead climbing
one table and seating under the platforms
one accessible transfer station
two play panels
one two-person sit-down spinner
About the Project
Gulliver Park Playground is located near Keele Street and Gulliver Road.
The playground currently includes:
three swing sets with:
two swings for ages two to five
four swings for ages five and up
a senior play structure with medium-sized curved slide
a junior climbing structure with one small slide and one double slide
a set of two stand-alone climbing bars
sand 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 seating
engineered wood fibre surfacing
an accessible pathway/ concrete ramp to the playground area
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.
