Share your thoughts on the playground design and equipment options in an online survey by March 30, 2026 and stop by an in-person pop-up event on March 25, 2026 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

 

The City is improving the playground in Horton 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.

  • Spring 2026: Community engagement (online survey)
  • Summer/Fall 2026: Detailed design and hire a construction team
  • Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
  • Late Fall 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens

The timeline is subject to change.

The project team will be collecting community feedback to develop the final playground design. The feedback will be shared on this page.

Online Survey

March 13 to March 30, 2026

Take the online survey to share your thoughts on the design and equipment options for the playground.

In-Person Pop-Up Event

  • Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Mid-Scarborough HUB at 2660 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough

Learn about the project and share your thoughts on the design and equipment options for the playground.

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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 collect and consider public feedback on proposed design options to inform the development of a final playground design.

Horton Park Playground is located at the south end of the park.

The playground currently includes:

  • two swing sets with:
    • three swings for ages two to five
    • three swings for ages five and up
  • two climbing structures with slides
  • a spring teeter-totter
  • a jungle gym structure
  • 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
  • additional seating
  • engineered wood fibre surfacing
  • an accessible pathway 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 moreĀ aboutĀ 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.