Wigmore Park Playground Improvements & New Splash Pad
Wigmore Park Playground.
The City is improving the playground in Wigmore Park and adding a new splash pad!
Project Timeline
Spring 2019: Community engagement
Fall 2023: Detailed design
Early 2026: Hire a construction team
Summer 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
Late Fall 2026: Construction complete, playground and splash pad open
The timeline is subject to change.
Project Updates
August 2024
The project is in the process of securing necessary permits for construction, and construction is anticipated to start in spring 2025.
August 2023
Detailed Design Update
Minor updates are being made to the design drawings to ensure they meet the appropriate and latest codes. Construction is anticipated to start in August 2025.
August 2020
Design Finalized
The design for the playground and splash pad is finalized with the help of community feedback. The design for the playground includes:
Junior play equipment for ages two to five
Playground equipment for ages five to 12
One swing set with
One accessible swing
One toddler swing
Two belt swings
Spring toy see-saw with four seats
Skateboard rider
Magnifying panel
Seated spinner
Cube shaped climber
Freestanding sensory panel
Engineered wood fibre playground surfacing
Additional seating
An accessible pathway connecting to the playground area
The design for the splash pad includes:
An aqua dome
Bollard activator (to turn water features on and off)
Cattail twirl water feature
Directional jet
Flower water feature
Geyser (in-ground jets)
Jet stream
Rooster tail water feature
Water jelly
2019
An external consultant conducted the community engagement process for this project.
About the Project
Wigmore Park is located at 106 Wigmore Dr. in North York and features a ball diamond and playground near Pitcairn Crescent on the west side of the park.
The playground area currently includes:
One swing set with
One accessible swing
Three toddler swings
Two belt swings
A slide with ladder
A wood play structure with steps, double slide and climber
A wood play structure with climber
Sand under all play areas
A drinking fountain
The improvements will include a new splash pad, which will be located across from the playground area, on the north side of the central pathway in the park.
