Scarborough Village Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad

The new Scarborough Village Park Playground and Splash Pad is open. Thank you to all the community members who provided their feedback throughout the park improvement process.

The City is improving the playground and adding a new splash pad in Scarborough Village Park.

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  • Fall 2023: Community engagement
  • Winter 2023: Detailed design
  • Spring 2024: Hire a construction team
  • Winter 2025: Construction starts, playground closes
  • Late Summer 2025: Construction complete, new playground and splash pad open

The timeline is subject to change.

August 2025

Construction is complete, and the playground and splash pad are open to the public.

December 2024

Construction Update

Construction for the new playground and splash pad starts and is anticipated to continue until Late Summer 2025. The project will begin with Toronto Water establishing water, sanitary and storm connections. This work is anticipated to be completed by early winter, weather-dependent. While Toronto Water is on site completing this work there will be no disruptions to the use of the public washroom and drinking fountain.

The nearest playgrounds are located at Bethune Park and Rowatson Park.

March 2024

Final Playground Design

An aerial view of final playground design looking southwest from the northeast. From the lower left to the upper right, it includes a junior hammock swing, a junior play equipment, a senior play equipment, a double trapeze beam, a spring rider, and a swing set. It will have a colour palette of blue, cyan, yellow, brown and black. It will include the play features listed below.

The final design and layout were determined using feedback from the community. The playground will be Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant and will include the following features:

  • A swing set with:
    • Two belt swings
    • One toddler swing
    • One accessible swing
  • Double trapeze structure
  • One spring rider
  • One junior hammock swing
  • Junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • Double straight slides
    • Side play panels
    • Stepped climber
  • Senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • Curved slides
    • Stepped climbers
    • Net climber
    • Side play panel
    • Peddle steps

Final Splash Pad Design

An eye-level view of the final splash pad design looking east from the west end of the splash pad. From the lower left to the upper right, it includes an upright leaf shape spray feature, upward and arched ground jet sprays, an upright garden bug bucket feature, a spray loop upright feature and toddler ground bubblers. It will have a colour palette of green, orange and blue and it will include the play features listed below.

The final design and layout were determined using feedback from the community. The splash pad will be Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant and will include the following features:

  • One upright garden bug water bucket with six individual water buckets
  • One upright leaf shape spray feature
  • One upright spray loop
  • Three ground bubbler sprays for toddlers
  • Five ground upward water jet sprays
  • Five ground arched water jet sprays

October 2023

Online Survey

From September 25 to October 15, 2023, an online survey collected feedback from 479 community members on the design options for the playground improvements and new splash pad. The design team will use this feedback to develop the final design.

Feedback Summary
  • 47 per cent preferred playground area layout option 1, 44 per cent preferred playground area layout option 2, and 10 per cent had no preference
  • 78 per cent preferred playground design option 2, 16 percent preferred playground design option 1, and 5 per cent had no preference
  • The most important features to include in playground design option 1 were curved slide (35 per cent), inclusive swing seat (34 per cent), and spherical net climber (31 per cent)
  • The most important features to include in playground design option 2 were rope net climbers (45 per cent), curved slide (33 per cent), belt swings (32 per cent), and inclusive swing seat (32 per cent)
  • 59 per cent preferred more upright water spray features included in the splash pad, 27 per cent preferred more in-ground water jet nozzles, and 13 per cent had no preference
  • 92 per cent like or strongly like the inclusion of umbrella tables, 83 percent like or strongly like the inclusion of additional benches, and 75 percent like or strongly like the inclusion of picnic tables
  • Respondents most frequently commented that additional and accessible seating options should be included in shaded areas and near play areas to make the playground, splash pad and/or seating more welcoming and accessible
  • Additionally, respondents frequently commented that there should be a washroom, more garbage and recycling bins, a drinking fountain and bottle filling station, and more swings of various types included in the park improvements
Playground Area Layout Option 1: The Bee

Map showing a proposed playground layout inspired by a bumble bee. The wings are the playground and splash pad, the body is the gather area, the head is the pollinator garden, and the antennae are pathways.

  1. Cedar Drive Junior Public School
  2. Existing concrete sidewalk
  3. Existing parking lot
  4. New hardscape accent
  5. New asphalt pathway
  6. New pollinator garden with benches
  7. New playground
  8. New seating area
  9. New splash pad
  10. New benches
  11. Existing lawn area
  12. Existing trees
  13. New trees
Playground Area Layout Option 2: The Ant Hill

Map showing a proposed playground layout inspired by an ant hill. The overall design is meandering and organic with a pathway from Gatesview Avenue leading to the playground. The seating area and splash pad are adjacent to the playground.

  1. Cedar Drive Junior Public School
  2. Existing concrete sidewalk
  3. Existing parking lot
  4. New hardscape accent
  5. New asphalt pathway
  6. New pollinator garden with benches
  7. New playground
  8. New seating area
  9. New splash pad
  10. New benches
  11. Existing lawn area
  12. Existing trees
  13. New trees
Playground Design Option 1: Yellow Play
Ground level view of the senior play structure including two slides, a staircase, a play panel, and a stepping sculpture with climbing holds.
Bird's-eye view of the playground, with the swing sets at one end, the senior play structure at the other end, and the junior play structure in between. The playground features a yellow and black colour scheme, thematic elements with bee imagery, and the play elements listed below.

Design Option 1 includes:

  • Belt swings
  • Inclusive swing seat
  • Spherical net climber
  • Seesaw
  • Senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • Curved slide
    • Straight slide
    • Stepped climber
    • Net climber
    • Play panel
  • Junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • Double slide
    • Interactive spinner
    • Peddle steps
Playground Design Option 2: Natural Play
Ground level view of the steppers, play panels, and the combined senior and junior play structure
Bird's-eye view of the playground, including all of the features listed below, with the swing sets at one end, a combined senior and junior play structure at the other end, and a rope net climber in between. The playground features a red, green and brown colour scheme, and the play elements listed below.

Design Option 2 includes:

  • Belt swings
  • Inclusive swing seat
  • Rope net climbers
  • Play panels
  • Steppers
  • Spring rider
  • Combined senior and junior play structure for ages two to 12 with:
    • Curved slides
    • Stepped climbers
    • Net climber
    • Side play panel
    • Peddle steps

Scarborough Village Park is located at 23 Gatesview Ave.

The playground currently includes:

  • One swing sets with:
    • One swing for ages two to five
    • Two swings for ages five and up
    • One accessible swing
  • A play structure for two and up
  • A play structure for five and up
  • Sand under all play areas

The playground and new splash pad will be redesigned using feedback from the community.
The old playground in Scarborough Village Park showing a large playground structure in red, blue and yellow and a swing set on top of sand. Open lawn space surround the playground area.
Scarborough Village Park playground before construction.