Join a virtual community consultation on June 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., to learn about the two playground design options and provide feedback.

The City is improving the playground in Leslie Grove 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.

  • Summer 2024: Pre-engagement
  • Fall 2024: Hire a design team
  • Winter to Summer 2025: Community engagement
  • Summer 2025 to Winter 2026: Detailed design and hire a construction team
  • Spring 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
  • Fall 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens

The timeline is subject to change.

Virtual Community Consultation

  • June 5, 2025
  • 7:30 p.m.

Register for a virtual community consultation, hosted by the local Councillor, to learn more about the two playground design options and provide feedback.

July 2024

Pop-Up Event

On July 18, a pop-up was held at the park. Visitors shared their thoughts and learned more about the playground improvements.

Leslie Grove Park Playground currently includes:

  • two swing sets with:
    • four swings for ages two to five
    • two swings for ages five and up
  • a senior multi-level climbing structure with:
    • three slides
    • monkey bars
    • a ramp-ladder
  • a junior climbing structure with a small slide
  • a tetter-totter
  • spring-toys
  • sand under all play areas

The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:

  • playground equipment for ages two to 12
  • additional seating
  • rubber 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 more about how playgrounds are made accessible.

Improvements will focus on the playground area, with minor enhancements proposed for:

  • the existing wading pool
  • park pathways
  • other areas around the park