Woburn Park Playground Improvements & New Skate Spot
Woburn Park Playground.
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.
Project Timeline
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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Playground Improvements
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 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:
accessible walkway
bench on concrete surfacing
concrete ramp into play area
accessible playground with engineered wood fiber safety surfacing and concrete curb
armourstone seat wall and retaining wall
graded slope
Final Playground Design
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
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
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
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
New Skate Spot
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.
About the Project
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.
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.
