The City is improving the existing playground and splash pad in Terraview Park – located along Taylor-Massey Creek, near Terraview Road and Pharmacy Avenue. The new design will be developed with the help of community feedback and will aim to create a more accessible, inclusive and enjoyable space for people of all ages and abilities. The new design will feature enhanced play elements, water features and seating areas that encourage fun and creative play.
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This project has been classified as an Involve project based on the International Association of Public Participation Spectrum. This means we work directly with the public, stakeholders, and rightsholders throughout the design process to ensure that ideas and aspirations are understood and considered in the design process.
In this phase of the community engagement process, the City worked with local community members and the Community Resource Group (CRG) to define a renewed overall vision for the playground and splash pad, including a series of guiding principles and big moves that will lead the development of two design options in Community Engagement Phase 2.
A vision statement is a short description of the ideal future improvements. It inspires everyone toward a common understanding of the project’s overall goals.
The vision for Terraview Park is:
The Terraview Park Playground and Splash Pad will be a place where families come together in the spirit of play, embraced by the natural beauty of the wetland and water reservoir systems of Taylor Massey Creek. It’s a place where the joy of the outdoors beckons children and families to unplug and reconnect. Amidst native vegetation, the play areas offer lookout spots for observing birds and wildlife, fostering a sense of discovery, learning and connection with nature.
Guiding principles are high-level directions that reflect the community’s most important values and ideas for how the playground and splash pad should look and feel. They help guide the improvements so that the vision statement can be achieved. The guiding principles for Terraview Park are:
Foster a welcoming atmosphere where community bonds are strengthened.
Ensure a secure and inclusive environment for children and families of all abilities.
Integrate natural elements to provide a serene yet stimulating play experience.
Create spaces that encourage family activities and intergenerational engagement.
Big moves are the main priorities for the design of the park. They are specific directions to the design team that flow from the vision and principles and help to make them a reality. The big moves for Terraview Park are:
Implement the most desired features like climbing structures and age-appropriate play areas while phasing out less popular elements.
Develop a splash pad with diverse water features that appeal to all ages and blend seamlessly with the natural setting.
Adopt an organic, wetland-themed design to harmonize with the park’s existing ecosystem.
Integrate shade, seating, and hydration stations to enhance comfort for extended stays.
From February 20 to March 12, 210 community members provided feedback on the vision for the design of the future playground and splash pad in an online survey. The feedback collected in this survey will help develop design options.
Download the March 2024 survey summary.
On February 27, the project team hosted a virtual workshop with community stakeholders, including local Friends of Park representatives. During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to discuss opportunities and challenges and engage in an interactive visioning exercise where they shared ideas for a community-led vision, guiding principles and big moves for the playground and splash pad.
Review the workshop idea board.
Key feedback follows.
Participants liked the following about the existing park:
Participants wanted to see the following improvements to the existing park:
Participants shared their ideas for the vision, guiding principles and big moves in a brainstorming activity. A common theme was to create an environment that is inviting, accessible, embodies equity and has additional seating and gathering areas. There was a strong preference for the space to be engaging for all, and nurture learning, growth and independence. The vision is a community hub where community members meet their friends and neighbours in a calm and harmonious environment.
The following is a summary of the brainstorming activity.
In this phase of the community engagement process, the City and its design consultant used the outcomes of Community Engagement Phase 1 to develop two design options for the park improvements. These were presented to the community and Community Resource Group (CRG) for feedback with the input collected used to develop a final design for the park.
The anticipated outcome of this phase is the selection of a final design.
The playground and the splash pad are on top of engineered wood fiber surfacing in both design options. This surface is accessible for people with a mobility device or stroller and has an anti-slip quality to prevent falling.
This design option retains the layout of the playground and splash pad and adds new elements. The playground continues to offer a variety of equipment for children’s activities in its original location. A sandbox encourages imaginative play, surrounded by seating for relaxation and supervision. The splash pad, located north of the shade structure, has an updated water play area. A new ping pong table is located near the playground for visitors of all ages to engage in active play.
Playground features:
Splash pad features:
Additional features:
This design option has a new layout where the splash pad and playground have switched places. The playground is located near the exposed creek edge, offering a tranquil environment that blends with nature. The splash pad is surrounded by pathways and a metal pergola structure with seating. The seating is arranged in a way that provides views of the entire park as well as the creek’s edge. New game tables are added for visitors of all ages.
Playground features:
Splash pad features:
Additional features:
On May 8, the project team hosted a virtual workshop with community stakeholders, including local Friends of Park representatives. Participants engaged in a collaborative discussion about the design options and took part in an interactive activity to share ideas to help achieve the community’s vision, guiding principles and big moves for the playground and splash pad.
Key feedback follows.
Participants liked the following about Design Option 1, Traditional Refresh:
Participants wanted to the following improvements to Design Option 1, Traditional Refresh:
Participants liked the following about Design Option 2, Creek’s Edge:
Participants wanted to the following improvements to Design Option 2, Creek’s Edge:
Comments related to specific components follows.
Review the May 8, 2024 workshop idea board.
From April 30 to May 21, 255 community members provided feedback on the design options for the new playground and splash pad in an online survey. The feedback collected in this survey will be used to develop a final design.
Download the May 2024 survey summary.
On May 11, the project team held a pop-up event from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at Terraview Park, near the playground and splash pad areas to engage users of the facilities. Community members could meet the project team, participate in fun activities and provide feedback in person.
Key feedback, with the total number of ‘agree’ responses in parentheses, follows.
Overall preference with Design Option 1, Traditional Refresh (10):
Overall preference with Design Option 2, Creek’s Edge (16):
In this phase of community engagement, the final design for the new playground and splash pad will be shared with the community and Community Resource Group (CRG) on this page and with those subscribed to the project mailing list. The project will then move into the detail design phase, where the design team will work through the technical details and develop detailed plans and drawings to be used by the construction contractor.
Community engagement activities in this phase include a final Community Resource Group meeting.
The final design includes both challenging and age-inclusive features, such as a tall tower, slides, climbing elements and a cozy dome for kids with sensory needs. The tall tower was strongly favoured in Community Engagement Phase 2 as it offers an exciting new vantage point for views of the park and the neighbouring stormwater management pond. The playground uses an engineered wood fibre surface, known for its impact-absorbing qualities making it a popular choice due to its safety, accessibility and natural look.
The splash pad prioritizes interactive elements like the bucket trio and canon spray while maintaining a nature-inspired theme.
More seating options are added and the existing shade structure remains to keep costs focused on new play equipment. A new asphalt path replaces the current damaged one and is proposed to be constructed higher to prevent future flooding.
Playground features:
Splash pad features:
Additional features:
On October 22, the project team hosted a virtual meeting with community stakeholders, including local Friends of Park representatives. The meeting featured a design presentation and discussion where participants asked questions and shared feedback on minor refinements to improve accessibility and inclusivity.
Participants were pleased with the overall layout, equipment options, shade structure and seating. Suggestions to improve the design included: