The City is improving the playground in Smythe 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.
The timeline is subject to change.
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From March 11 to March 25, 2025, 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 687 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 2025.
When asked to rank their playground design preference:
Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange, and purple (34 per cent), over earthy colours like green, brown, and grey (16 per cent).
All three designs are AODA compliant, have the same amount of play features and cost the same amount.
Design A includes:
Design B includes:
Design C includes:
Smythe Park Playground is located near the outdoor pool.
The playground currently includes:
The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:
The play equipment and pathway connecting to the playground area will comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Learn moreĀ aboutĀ 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.