Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot

The City is improving the playground and adding a skate spot in Woburn Park – Scarborough. The playground improvements are part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city. The skate spot is part of the Skateboard Strategy, aimed at serving local youth skateboarders, particularly those at the beginner and intermediate levels. The skate spot will include select features such as ledges and railings, strategically placed to provide an introductory yet engaging skateboarding experience.

Timelines are subject to change.

Playground

  • February 2025: Community engagement (online survey)
  • March to July 2025: Detailed design
  • August to September 2025: Hire a construction team
  • Spring 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
  • Summer 2026: Construction complete, playground reopens

Skate Spot

  • Spring to Summer 2025: Hire a design team
  • Fall 2025 to Spring 2026: Design development and community engagement (online survey)
  • Spring to Summer 2026: Detailed design
  • Fall to Winter 2026: Hire a construction team
  • Spring 2027: Construction starts
  • Summer 2027: Construction complete, skate spot opens

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This section provides updates on the playground improvements, including community engagement activities, what we heard and how it is shaping the design.

October 2025

Final Layout Plan

The final layout plan for the new Woburn Park playground, which has been relocated to the east of the splash pad and will include the features in the first list following the image.

The new Woburn Park Playground is located to the east of the existing splash pad. The following features will be included in the new playground and surrounding area:

  1. accessible walkway
  2. bench on concrete surfacing
  3. concrete ramp into play area
  4. accessible playground with engineered wood fiber safety surfacing and concrete curb
  5. armourstone seat wall and retaining wall
  6. graded slope

Final Playground Design

The final design for the new Woburn Park playground, which has been refined based on community feedback. It will be bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple and will include the play features in the first list following the image.

The final playground design and layout were determined using feedback from the community. The new playground will be Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant and will include the following play features:

  • A swing set with:
    • three belt swings
    • two toddler swings
    • one accessible swing
  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • one double slide
    • two climbing options
    • one step pod
    • one climbing sculpture
    • two play panels
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • one covered curved slide
    • one curved slide
    • three climbing options
    • three overhead climbing options
    • one sliding pole
    • one bridge
    • one tunnel
    • five seats
    • two step pods
    • five play panels
  • one seesaw
  • one spring toy
  • one group spinner

The new playground will also include an accessible walkway connecting the playground to the main walkway, a concrete ramp into the play area, an accessible bench, and an armourstone retaining and seat wall.

February 2025

Online Survey

From February 10 to February 23, 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 340 responses.

The design team will use this feedback to refine the final playground design.

Key Feedback Highlights
  • When asked to rank their playground design preference, respondents ranked Playground Design C highest (36 per cent) followed by Playground Design A (32 per cent) and Playground Design B (32 per cent).
  • Respondents shared that the three most important features to include in the new playground are:
    • Senior play structure for ages five to 12
    • Climbing structures
    • Belt swings
  • Respondents shared that the three least important features to include in the new playground are:
    • Play panels
    • Stand-alone toys (e.g. imaginative play vehicle, play house, sensory sculptures, etc.)
    • Straight slide
  • If budget permits, the three features respondents would like more of in the improved playground are:
    • Climbing structures
    • Senior play structure for ages five to 12
    • Motion toys (e.g. standing or sitting spinners, spring toys, teeter totters, etc.)
  • For seating around the playground:
    • 27 per cent of respondents like seatwalls
    • 71 per cent of respondents like benches
    • 71 per cent of respondents like picnic tables
  • The preferred colour scheme for the new playground was bright colours, like yellow, orange and purple (48 per cent) over earthy colours like green, brown and grey (36 per cent) and no preference (16 per cent).
Playground Options

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

Playground Design A

Aerial view of Playground Option A looking south-west. From bottom left to upper right: swings, spring toy, junior play structure, music panels, and senior structure.

Design A includes:

  • A swing set with:
    • Three belt swings
    • Two toddler swings
    • One accessible swing
  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One double slide
    • Three climbing options
    • Four play panels
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • One curved slide
    • One spiral slide
    • Eight climbing options
    • One overhead climbing option
    • One bridge
    • Four step pods
    • Four play panels
  • One spring toy
  • Three musical panels
Playground Design B

Ground level view of Playground Option B looking south-east. From left to right: swings, climbing course, group spinner, spring toy, senior play structure, and junior play structure.

Design B includes:

  • A swing set with:
    • Two belt swings
    • One toddler swing
    • One accessible swing
  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One straight slide
    • One curved slide
    • One double slide
    • Five climbing options
    • One hammock
    • Three play panels
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • Two curved slides
    • Three climbing options
    • Three play panels
  • One group spinner
  • One spring toy
  • One climbing obstacle course with:
    • Four climbing options
    • One overhead climbing option
Playground Design C

Aerial view of Playground Option C looking south-east. From bottom left to upper right: senior play structure, three spinners, one spring toy, swings, junior play structure, and group spinner.

Design C includes:

  • A swing set with:
    • Three belt swings
    • Two toddler swings
    • One accessible swing
  • A junior play structure for ages two to five with:
    • One double slide
    • Two climbing options
    • One step pod
    • One climbing sculpture
    • Two play panels
  • A senior play structure for ages five to 12 with:
    • One covered curved slide
    • One curved slide
    • Three climbing options
    • Three overhead climbing options
    • One sliding pole
    • One bridge
    • One tunnel
    • Five seats
    • Two step pods
    • Five play panels
  • Two sitting spinners
  • One standing spinner
  • One spring toy
  • One group spinner

This section provides updates on the new skate spot, including community engagement activities, what we heard and how it is shaping the design.

April 2026

Online Survey

From April 1 to April 15, an online survey gathered feedback from 189 participants on the design options and features for the new skate spot. A summary of the feedback will be shared once available.

The playground and skate spot will be designed using community feedback.

Playground

The playground is located at the northeast area of the park and includes:

  • two swing sets with:
    • four swings for ages two to five
    • four swings for ages five and up
  • a combined junior and senior play structure with:
    • a small sized double slide
    • a medium sized straight slide
    • a large curved slide
    • one bridge
    • five climbing options
    • three overhead climbing options
    • one balance option
    • two play panels
  • one teeter totter
  • two spring toys
  • sand under all play areas

The redesigned playground is proposed to include:

  • playground equipment for ages five to 12
  • improved seating
  • engineered wood fibre surfacing

The play equipment and pathway connecting to the playground area will comply with the AODA. Learn more about how playgrounds are made accessible.

Skate Spot

The Skateboard Strategy provides tools and recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to help guide future investments in skateboarding infrastructure across the city.

A skate spot is less than 600 m2, services local users within walking distance and is suited for all skill levels, with a focus on beginner and intermediate users. West Lodge Park and Smithfield Park are examples of parks that have a skate spot.

The location of the skate spot in Woburn Park is to be determined.