Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground and sandbox in Lionel Conacher Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across Toronto. The new playground design will be shaped through community engagement.
Project Timeline
Winter to Spring 2026: Community engagement and design development
Summer 2026: Construction tender and award
Fall 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Spring 2027: 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 collect and consider public feedback on proposed design options to inform the development of a final playground design.
Project Updates
May 2026
Online Survey
From April 14 to May 15, 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 173 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 (41 per cent) followed by Playground Design B (33 per cent) and Playground Design A (26 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 age two to five
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
play panels
stand-up spinners
double slide
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
belt swings
For seating around the playground:
78 per cent of respondents like benches
71 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was earthy colours like green, brown and grey (34 per cent) over vibrant colours like blue, turquoise, and purple (23 per cent) and a mix of bright warm and vibrant cool colours (21 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
two toddler swing
one accessible swing
one play structure for ages two to 12 with:
two slides
four climbing options
multiple play panels
one sway bridge
one monster spring toy
one climbing structure
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
one swing set with:
two belt swings
one toddler swing
one accessible swing
one play structure for ages two to 12 with:
four single slides
multiple play panels
two spring toys
one stand-up spinner toy
one standalone climbing structure with balancing steps
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
one swing set with:
three belt swings
two toddler swings
one accessible swing
one junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
one climbing option
one play panel
one senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one straight slide
two curved slides
one play panel
multiple climbing options
one stand-up spinner toy
one snail spring toy
one spinner seat
multiple play panels
one seesaw toy
About the Project
Lionel Conacher Park playground is located along Birch Avenue, east of Cottingham Daycare.
The playground currently includes:
two swing sets with:
two swings for ages two to five
two swings for ages five and up
a medium-sized single slide
a small-sized double slide
a spring toy
a sandbox
a combined junior and senior play structure
sand under all play areas
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
playground equipment for ages two to five
playground equipment for ages five to 12
additional seating
engineered wood fibre surfacing
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.
In addition to playground improvements, the park will receive the following minor upgrades, which do not require community engagement due to their limited scope:
