February 2026
Online Survey
From January 26 to February 16, feedback on multiple playground design options and fitness equipment 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 213 responses.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground and fitness area 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 preferred Playground Design A (74 per cent) over Playground Design B (26 per cent)
- Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
- climbing structures
- senior play structure for ages 5 to 12
- junior play structure for ages 2 to 5
- Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
- play panels
- stand-alone toys (e.g. spring toy)
- stand-up spinner toys
- If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
- climbing structures
- senior play structure for ages 5 to 12
- spiral slide]
- Overall, 39 per cent of respondents were very satisfied and 40 per cent were satisfied with the proposed fitness area design.
- If there is an opportunity to include additional fitness equipment in the proposed design, the most preferred equipment was:
- ab crunch and leg lift (29 per cent)
- assisted row and push-up (26 per cent)
- pull-up bars (26 per cent)
- For seating around the playground:
- 84 per cent of respondents like metal tables with umbrella shade
- 56 per cent of respondents like benches
- 30 per cent of respondents like armour stones
- The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was earthy colours, like green, brown, beige and grey with a pop of bright colour (41 per cent) over vibrant cool colours, like blue, turquoise and purple (36 per cent) and Bright warm colours like yellow, orange and red (17 per cent).
In-Person Pop-Up Event
On January 28, the project team collected community feedback on two design options for the playground improvements and one proposed fitness area design at a pop-up event in the Toronto Public Library, Brookbanks Branch. Approximately 33 community members attended the event. Participants shared their preferences with sticky dots and comments on sticky notes. Two members of the project team provided information, answered questions and captured additional comments.
The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground and fitness area design.
Key Feedback Highlights
- Participants preferred Playground Design B (15 dots) followed by Playground Design A (four dots).
- Participants shared that the four most important features to include in the new fitness area are:
- balancing steps (four dots)
- assisted row and push-up (four dots)
- multi-level parallel bars (four dots)
- long bench (four dots)
- For seating around the playground:
- 13 participants liked metal tables with umbrella shade
- six participants liked benches
- two participants liked armour stones
- The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright cool colours, like blue, turquoise and purple (four dots), over earthy colours like green, brown, beige and grey (three dots) and bright warm colours like yellow, orange and red (one dot).
- Participants suggestions included adding monkey bars and a gazebo.
New Fitness Area Design
There is one proposed design for the new fitness area. All equipment is suitable for adults of varying fitness levels and will be installed on wood fibre safety surfacing.
The proposed fitness area includes:
- one jumping stools set
- one parallel bar
- one inclined ab bench
- one leg/body lift
- one step up
Playground Options
All three designs are AODA compliant, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Playground Design A
Design A includes:
- a swing set with:
- two belt swings
- one toddler swing
- one accessible swing
- a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- accessible transfer station
- four creative and sensory play panels
- one telescope play feature
- three straight slides
- three difference climbing structures
- one climbing wall
- maple leaf styles roofing element
- a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- accessible transfer station
- three creative and sensory play panels
- one play hammock
- one straight slide
- one double slide
- one wavy climber
- one climbing wall
- one overhead loop ladder
- one crawl crossing structure
- one cable bridge
- one art deco-style bridge
- one play table
- one seating bench
- one stepping stone
- two spring riders
- one standing spinner
- standalone play features:
- tree-themed climbing wall
- creative individual play space
Playground Design B
Design B includes:
- a swing set with:
- two belt swings
- one toddler swings
- one accessible swing
- a junior play structure for ages two to five with:
- accessible transfer station
- one straight slide
- one spinner panel
- one sensory panel
- one tic-tac-toe play panel
- one rock space stairs
- one caterpillar balancing steps
- two flower balancing stools
- two climbers
- shade roofs
- a senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
- accessible transfer station
- one spiral slide
- one curved slide
- five climbers
- one rock climber
- one overhead climbing bars
- one spinner panel
- one sensory panel
- one explorer panel
- one clover leaf balancing steps
- one forked log balancing beam
- shade roofs
- seating options
- standalone play features:
- one ladybug spring rider
- one duo spinner
- two sensory play panels
