Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements

Review feedback from the online survey in the Project Updates section.

The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue, 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!

  • Fall 2024: Community engagement (online survey)
  • Winter/Spring 2025: Detailed design and hire a construction team
  • Summer/Fall 2025: Construction starts
  • Late Fall 2025: Construction complete, playground reopens

The timeline is subject to change.

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December 2024

Online Survey

From November 19 to December 20, feedback on multiple playground design options was collected in an online survey. The survey was promoted through paid social media ads, the local Councillor’s office, on-site signage, and on this page. The survey received a total of 110 responses.

The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design. The final design will be available on this page in Winter/Spring 2025.

Feedback Summary
  • When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design B highest (44 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (28 per cent) and Playground Design C (28 per cent).
  • Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
    • A senior play structure for ages five to 12
    • Big climbing structures
    • The junior play structure for ages two to five
  • Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
    • Play panels
    • Stand-alone toys (such as springers, riders, and play panels)
    • Stand-up spinner toys
  • If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
    • Big climbing structures
    • Senior play structure for ages five to 12
    • Junior play structure for ages two to five
  • For seating around the playground:
    • 69 per cent of respondents like benches
    • 68 per cent of respondents like umbrella tables
    • 44 per cent of respondents like Armourstone seatwalls
  • The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange, and purple (51 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown, and grey (30 per cent) or neutral colours with one accent colour, like white, black, and turquoise (13 per cent). Seven per cent of respondents had no preference

Respondents also indicated a preference for more natural play elements in the playground, such as boulders, logs, and wood furniture.

Playground Options

All three designs are AODA compliant, have the same amount of play features, and cost the same amount.

Playground Design A

An aerial view of playground design option A, showing clockwise from top left, a play panel, a 3 bay swing set, an agility course made of ropes, bars, and steps, a senior play structure with swings and climbing options, and a seesaw.

Playground Design A includes:

  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One double wavy slide: Two wavy slides, side by side, attached to the play structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with exterior climbing features, including steps, a shade roof, and a play panel with moving parts that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
    • One belt swing: Attached to the climbing tower structure.
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • One curved slide: A curved slide attached to the play structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with both interior and exterior climbing features, including bar climbers, steps, poles, shade roof, hanging bars.
    • One climbing bar course with spinners: A climbing bars structure that is attached to the climbing tower, including monkey bars, spinners, and step bars.
  • A swing set with:
    • Two belt swings
    • Two bucket swings: Two high back bucket swings for toddlers.
    • One inclusive swing: An inclusive seat that accommodates children of all shapes, sizes and abilities.
  • One seesaw for both senior and junior children
  • One play panel: A panel with moving parts and openings that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
  • One springer: provides bouncing movement and encourages sensory play in younger children.
Playground Design B

This image of playground design option B shows, from left to right, a standing spinner for older kids, a junior playground, a senior playground with attached climbing gym and steppers.

Playground Design B includes:

  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One wavy slide: A wavy slide attached to the play structure.
    • One curved slide: A curved slide attached to the play structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with exterior climbing features, including steps, a shade roof, and a steering wheel panel with moving parts that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • One wavy slide: A wavy slide attached to the play structure.
    • One straight slide: A shorter straight slide attached to the play structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with both interior and exterior climbing features, including bar climbers, steps, poles, shade roof, hanging bars, and a climber bridge.
  • A swing set with:
    • Two belt swings
    • Two bucket swings: Two high back bucket swings for toddlers.
    • One inclusive swing: An inclusive seat that accommodates children of all shapes, sizes and abilities.
  • One large spinner for senior children: A spinner to hang from and spin.
  • One seated spring rocker: For multiple children to sit in and rock back and forth.
  • One play panel: A panel with moving parts and openings that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
Playground Design C

This image of playground design option C shows, from left to right, a junior play planel, a junior play structure, a senior play structure with two curved slides attached, and the 3-bay swing set in the background.

Playground Design C includes:

  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One double wavy slide: Two wavy slides, side by side, attached to the play structure.
    • One curved slide: A curved slide attached to the play structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with exterior climbing features, including steps, a shade roof, and a sensory play panel with moving parts that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • Three curved slides:  Two tall curved slides, and one shorter slide, attached to the larger climbing structure.
    • One climbing tower: A climbing tower enclosed with railings with both interior and exterior climbing features, including bar climbers, steps, poles, shade roof, sensory play panel, hanging bars, and a climber bridge.
  • A swing set with:
    • Two belt swings
    • Two bucket swings: Two high back bucket swings for toddlers.
    • One inclusive swing: An inclusive seat that accommodates children of all shapes, sizes and abilities.
  • Two spinners: One with a saddle seat.
  • One spring rider: Shaped like a bee and can seat two children at a time.
  • One play panel: A panel with moving parts and openings that encourages tactile, auditory and visual sensory engagement.
Playground Layout

The new playground will remain in the same location. Below is an image of the proposed layout of the playground and surrounding area.

A rendered plan of the playground footprint. The playground footprint will have new umbrella tables, benches, and a walkway.

The following features will be included in the playground and surrounding area:

  1. Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing
  2. Accessible pathway to the playground and along the tennis court area
  3. Armourstone seatwall
  4. Accessible umbrella tables
  5. Accessible bench
  6. Sand play area

Wedgewood Park – North York Playground is located along the south side of Wedgewood Drive.

The playground currently includes:

  • three swing sets with:
    • two swings for toddlers
    • six swings for ages five and up
  • one medium size play structure
  • one small slide
  • one teeter-totter
  • toddler steps
  • sand under all play areas
  • four benches
  • two picnic tables

The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:

  • playground equipment for ages two to 12
  • upgraded seating
  • engineered wood fibre surfacing
  • an accessible pathway to the playground area

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.

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.