Share your thoughts on playground equipment and water play features. The survey closes on June 29, 2025.
The City is improving the playground and splash pad in McNicoll Park. The playground improvements are 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 to Early Summer 2025: Hire a design team
- Early Summer to Early Fall 2025: Community engagement
- Fall to Winter 2025: Detailed design
- Spring 2026: Hire a construction team
- Late Summer 2026: Construction starts, playground and splash pad closes
- Late Fall 2026: Construction complete, playground and splash pad reopen
The timeline is subject to change.
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June 16 to June 29, 2025
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About the Project
McNicoll Park Playground is in the northwest area of the park, north of the field and south of the splash pad.
The playground currently includes:
- two swing sets with:
- four swings for ages two to five
- four swings for ages five and up
- a small sized slide with three climbing options
- a large spiral slide
- a junior play structure with:
- a small curved slide
- three climbing options
- two play panels
- one talk tube set
- a senior play structure with:
- one large covered slide
- five climbing options
- one overhead climbing option
- one sand table
- 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
- upgraded 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.
