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!
Project Timeline
Fall 2024: Community engagement (online survey)
Winter to Fall 2025: Detailed design and hire a construction team
Spring 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Summer 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens
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Project Updates
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
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
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
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.
The following features will be included in the playground and surrounding area:
Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing
Accessible pathway to the playground and along the tennis court area
Armourstone seatwall
Accessible umbrella tables
Accessible bench
Sand play area
About the Project
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.
