Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.
The City is improving the playground in Lusted 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
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
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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
March 2026
Online Survey
From February 20 to March 13, 2026, 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 119 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Spring 2026.
Key Feedback Highlights
When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design B highest (50 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (25 per cent) and Playground Design C (24 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:
play panels
wave
stand-up spinner toys
If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
climbing structures
senior play structures for ages five to 12
belt swings
overhead climbing option
For seating around the playground:
79 per cent of respondents like benches
75 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
21 per cent of respondents like armour stones
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was a mix of bright warm colours and vibrant cool colours (28 per cent) over vibrant cool colours only, like blue, turquoise, and purple (27 per cent). Other preferences included earthy colours like green, brown and grey, with a pop of vibrant colours (20 per cent) and bright colours only like yellow, orange and red (18 per cent).
Site Plan
The new proposed playground will be approximately the same size as the existing playground and will be relocated closer to the main pathway to improve connectivity from both park entrances. It will also include enhanced features and design improvements to support accessibility.
Legend
Existing playground area to be removed and sodded.
Proposed playground area with new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing.
Proposed accessible benches on concrete pad.
Proposed accessible ramp with concrete seatwalls.
Proposed asphalt pathway connection.
Playground Options
All three designs:
Are AODA compliant. This means that people of varying abilities can play at the new playground
Have about the same number of play features like swings, slides, etc.
Have wood fibre safety surfacing
Cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
a swing set with:
three belt swings
four toddler swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
one curved slide
three climbing options
one steering wheel panel
one steel countertop panel
one transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one wave slide
one curved slide
one double wave slide
two climbing options
one overhead climbing option
one crunch bar
one reach panel
one accessible trapeze beam
one roof
one transfer station
one pickup truck vehicle toy
one stand-up spinner toy
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
a swing set with:
four belt swings
three toddler swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
two overhead climbing options
two climbing options, including a climbing wall
one telescope
one auto steering wheel
one reptile game counter
one anthill manipulation panel
one leaf bench
one roof
a transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
one oscillating balance beam
one rope climbing option
one crab climbing option
one overhead climbing option
one stone balance crossing option
one overhead climbing option with wheels
one bridge climbing option
set of inclined platforms
stepping stones
multiple little boards
one rocking nest
one car spring rider
one stand-up spinner toy
Playground Design C
Design C includes:
a swing set with:
four belt swings
three toddler swings
one accessible swing
a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
one double slide
one curved slide
two climbing options
one bridge climbing option
one marble race panel
one steering wheel play panel
one roof
one transfer station
a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
three curved slides
two climbing options
one bridge climbing option
one widget play panel with gears
one counter panel
one double pod seat
one roof
one transfer station
one standalone rope climbing structure
one seat spinning toy
one spring rider
About the Project
Lusted Park Playground is located at the north end of the park, just south of Painted Post Drive.
The playground currently includes:
one swing set with four swings
two climbing structures with slides
a jungle gym with monkey bars
a car toy
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 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.
