The Inglewood Heights Park Playground Improvements are now complete.
The City is improving the playground in Inglewood Heights Park. These improvements are part of an ongoing city-wide program to ensure playgrounds provide safe and accessible fun for many years to come!
Project Timeline
Winter 2023: Community engagement
Winter 2024: Detail design
Summer 2024: Construction starts
Fall 2024: Construction complete, playground reopens
The timeline is subject to change.
Project Updates
October 2024
Construction is complete and the playground is open.
March 2024
Final Playground Design
The final playground design and layout was determined using feedback from the community. The new playground will be Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant and will include the following features:
A swing set with:
One toddler swing
One accessible swing
One Senior play structure for ages five to 12
One junior play structure for ages two to five
One stand-up spinner
One accessible play panel
Other features near the playground include two benches and additional plantings.
January 2024
Online Survey
From December 11, 2023, to January 7, 2024, 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 149 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine a final design. The final design will be available on this page in summer 2024.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design A highest (39 per cent), followed by Playground Design B (35 per cent) and Playground Design C (27 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
Slides
Multi-user swing
Climbing structures
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
Springers
Play panel
Stand-up spinners
If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
Swing
Slides
Climbing structures
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple (71 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown and grey (26 per cent)
Playground Options
All three designs are accessible, have the same amount of play features, and cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
A swing set with:
One toddler swing
One accessible swing
One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
One straight slide
One wave slide
Two climbing panels
One steering wheel
One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
One single curvy slide
Three climbing options
Two rock climbing panels
One steering wheel
One hammock
One telescope
Monkey bars with two rings
Curved overhead loop ladder
Three play panels
One stand-up spinner
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
A swing set with one multi-user swing
One combined junior and senior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
One double slide
One wave slide
Three climbing options
One hammock
One wheel panel
Two play panels
One obstacle course structure with:
Monkey bar
Three wobbling steppers with handles
Elevated sky bridge poles
Atomizer link
Single trapeze bar
Curved stepping block
Three play panels
One stand-up spinner
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
A swing set with:
One toddler swing
One accessible swing
One junior play structure for ages two to five with:
One straight slide
Two climbing options
One play panel
One senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
One curve slide
Three climbing options
One broken floor bridge walk
One squiggle link
Open rail monkey bar
One dream catcher web climber
One play counter
One play panel
One stand-up spinner
One spaceship springer
About the Project
Inglewood Heights Park is located at 91 Allanford Rd. in Scarborough.
The playground currently includes:
Two swing sets with two swings for ages two to five
A junior yellow and blue climbing structure
A spring toy
Sand under all play areas
Two benches (near the playground)
The playground will be redesigned using feedback from the community.
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.
