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Playground Replacements 2024

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Thank you for your feedback!

Based on the valuable feedback from our design engagement, we have created the final playground designs and are now preparing construction drawings.

Check out our engagement summary report to learn more about what we heard.

Final designs

Check out the final designs for each park!

What's next?
Timeline for this playground project showing two phases for engagement with information being reviewed following each phase. All phases work toward a final design aimed for winter 2024 and construction the following spring. There is a pin indicated we are in the final design phase of the project.

Construction is set to start in summer of 2025. Watch for the new playgrounds to be open later this year.

For more information or to share your thoughts with us directly, contact our Parks team:

jude.gaboury@guelph.ca

519-822-2160 ext. 4121

For more information about playground replacements or budget considerations please read the background info section below.

Thank you for your feedback!

Based on the valuable feedback from our design engagement, we have created the final playground designs and are now preparing construction drawings.

Check out our engagement summary report to learn more about what we heard.

Final designs

Check out the final designs for each park!

What's next?
Timeline for this playground project showing two phases for engagement with information being reviewed following each phase. All phases work toward a final design aimed for winter 2024 and construction the following spring. There is a pin indicated we are in the final design phase of the project.

Construction is set to start in summer of 2025. Watch for the new playgrounds to be open later this year.

For more information or to share your thoughts with us directly, contact our Parks team:

jude.gaboury@guelph.ca

519-822-2160 ext. 4121

For more information about playground replacements or budget considerations please read the background info section below.

  • Colonial Drive Park Final Design

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    Here is the final design for Colonial Drive Park!

    We've prepared a plan and renderings to help visualize the proposed improvements. There is also a link for an interactive 3D model of the playground equipment.

    Park improvements include:

    • Asphalt paving to improve access into the park.
    • Park benches and bike racks for more seating options.
    • Deciduous trees for improved shade.
    • Concrete pads for waste receptacle and portlet
    • Expanded playground equipment.
    • Accessible ramp to provide access into the playground area.
    • Engineered wood fibre safety surfacing.

    Aerial view of Colonial Drive park layout with labeled additions, incuding benches, playground equipment, accessible ramp, deciduous trees, asphalt pathway, bike racks, and portalet pad.

    The Playground Equipment includes at grade play elements, a deck play structure and swings.

    At grade elements located at the edge of the playground area include:

    • Communication Board
    • Melody Maker
    • Maracas
    • Tongue Drum
    • Lemonade Stand
    • Talk Tube
    • Bongo

    At grade elements surrounding and integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Revolution Spinner
    • Double Hang Out Seats
    • Solo Spin
    • Tire Climbers
    • Stepping Stones
    • Therapeutic Rings
    • Turning Bar

    Elements integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Accessible Ramp with Sensory Rails
    • Scrambled Scales Panel
    • Living Art Panel
    • Disco Party Panel
    • Funny Faces Panel
    • Seven Station Panel
    • Talk Tube
    • Mirror Panel
    • Monkey Seat Panel
    • Quantum Slide
    • Pedal Twist Climber
    • Spiral Slide
    • Silo Climber
    • Simon Says Panel
    • Sliding Pole
    • Tic-Tac-Toe Panel
    • Ring Trek Overhead
    • Birch Wall Climber
    • Telescope Panel
    • Accessible Transfer Station
    • Elbow Slide

    Elements included within the swings include:

    • 2 - Belt Swings
    • 1 – Tot Swing
    • 1 – Accessible Swing

    A perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Colonial Drive. This image shows the front view of the equipment, which is coloured in dark blue, sky blue, orange, lime green and tan. Play equipment includes a large deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure includes an accessible ramp and transfer station, slides, monkey bars and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include stepping stones, play panels and a large inclusive spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one inclusive swing, and one toddler swing.

    A perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Colonial Drive. This image shows the rear view of the equipment, which is coloured in dark blue, sky blue, orange, lime green and tan. Play equipment includes a large deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure includes an accessible ramp and transfer station, 3 slides, monkey bars and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include stepping stones, play panels and a large inclusive spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one inclusive swing, and one toddler swing.

    Click here for an interactive 3D model

    For assistance in interacting with the 3D model or an accessible version, please contact:

    jude.gaboury@guelph.ca

    519-822-1260 ext. 4121

  • Holland Crescent Park Final Design

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    Here is the final design for Holland Crescent Park!

    We've prepared a plan and renderings to help visualize the proposed improvements. There is also a link for an interactive 3D model of the playground equipment.

    Park improvements include:

    • Asphalt paving to improve access into the park.
    • Accessible ramp to provide access into the playground area.
    • Park benches and bike racks for more seating options.
    • Deciduous trees for improved shade.
    • Concrete pad for waste receptacle.
    • Expanded playground equipment.
    • Accessible ramp to provide access into the playground area.
    • Engineered wood fibre safety surfacing.
    • Sand pit play area with armour stone seating.

    Aerial view of Holland Crescent Park layout with labeled additions, including benches, playground equipment, accessible ramp, sand play area, deciduous trees, asphalt pathway, bike racks, and waster receptacle pad.

    The Playground Equipment includes at grade play elements, a deck play structure and swings.

    At grade elements located at the edge of the playground area include:

    • Communication Board
    • Spinatorium Panel
    • Magic Ball Panel
    • Fun Fone
    • Marble Race Panel
    • Accessible Sand Digger (within the sand play area)

    At grade elements surrounding and integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Gallagher the Grasshopper
    • Spin Rocker
    • Community Helpers Playhouse
    • Interaxion Alpha Climber
    • Bongo Perch Stones
    • Balance Beam
    • Lemonade Stand
    • Double Pod Seat
    • How Tall RU Panel

    Elements integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Accessible Transfer Station
    • Side by Side Slide
    • Tot Rock Climber
    • Washer Panel
    • DNA Climber
    • Typhoon Slide
    • Vertical Ladder
    • Wavy Wedge Wall Walker

    Elements included within the swings include:

    • 2 - Belt Swings
    • 1 – Tot Swing
    • 1 – Accessible SwingA perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Holland Crescent. This image shows the front view of the equipment, which is coloured in green, lime green, yellow and tan. Play equipment includes a medium deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure is comprised of two deck structures linked with monkey bars, a balance beam and stepping stones. In addition, there are two accessible transfer stations, 3 slides, and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include a caterpillar climber, a bumble bee spring toy, play panels and a standing and inclusive spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one toddler swing.A perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Holland Crescent. This image shows the rear view of the equipment, which is coloured in green, lime green, yellow and tan. Play equipment includes a medium deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure is comprised of two deck structures linked with monkey bars, a balance beam and stepping stones. In addition, there are two accessible transfer stations, 3 slides, and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include a caterpillar climber, a bumble bee spring toy, play panels and a standing and inclusive spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one toddler swing.

    Click here for an Interactive 3D model

    For assistance in interacting with the 3D model or an accessible version, please contact:

    jude.gaboury@guelph.ca

    519-822-1260 ext. 4121

  • Highview Park Final Design

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    Here is the final design for Highview Park!

    We've prepared a plan and renderings to help visualize the proposed improvements. There is also a link for an interactive 3D model of the playground equipment.

    Park improvements include:

    • Pathway providing access into the park.
    • Sand play area with armour stone seating.
    • Park benches and a bike rack for more seating options and social interaction.
    • Deciduous tree for improved shade.
    • Concrete pad for waste receptacle.
    • Expanded playground area and equipment.
    • Accessible ramp to provide access into the playground area.
    • Engineered wood fibre safety surfacing.

    An aerial plan view of Highview Park showing the proposed playground equipment and park improvements including an accessible pathway, play area, ramp, sand play area, benches and other features.

    The playground equipment includes at grade play elements, a deck play structure and swings.

    At grade elements located at the edge of the playground area include:

    • Communication Board
    • Cabasa
    • Counter Panel
    • Talk Tube
    • Music Panel
    • Accessible Sand Digger (within the sand play area)

    At grade elements surrounding and integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Solo Spinner
    • Lola the Snail
    • Stand and Spin
    • Stepping Stones
    • Tire Climbers
    • Xylophone
    • Congas
    • Seat Pods
    • Door Panel

    Elements integrated within the deck play structure include:

    • Accessible Transfer Station
    • Disco Party Panel
    • Rock Challenge Wall
    • Slide and Solve Panel
    • Double Slide
    • Hypersonic Slide
    • Telescope Panel
    • Simon Says Panel
    • Silo Climber
    • Ring Trek Overhead
    • Curly Climber
    • Hoopla Bridge
    • Monkey Seat
    • Sliding Pole
    • Wave Slide

    Elements included within the swings include:

    • 2 - Belt Swings
    • 1 – Tot Swing
    • 1 – Accessible SwingA perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Highview Park. This image shows the front view of the equipment, which is coloured in lime green, blue, orange, purple, tan and dark grey. Play equipment includes a large deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure includes an accessible transfer station, 3 slides, monkey bars and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include a snail spring toy, play panels, music panels and a standing and sitting spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one toddler swing.A perspective rendering showing the final playground equipment for Highview Park. This image shows the rear view of the equipment, which is coloured in lime green, blue, orange, purple, tan and dark grey. Play equipment includes a large deck play structure, at grade play elements and swings. The play structure includes an accessible transfer station, 3 slides, monkey bars and several play panels and climbers. The grade play elements include a snail spring toy, play panels, music panels and a standing and sitting spinner. The swings include two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one toddler swing.

    Click here for an interactive 3D model

    For assistance in interacting with the 3D model or an accessible version, please contact:

    jude.gaboury@guelph.ca

    519-822-1260 ext. 4121

  • Imagining your next playground

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    Designing a great playground that serves your neighbourhood is so much more than choosing between a swing set and slides.

    What it is: Playground replacements are work we do to already-established parks. When we replace playgrounds, we can change surfacing, equipment to play on and seating within the immediate play area.

    What it isn't: Except where required for accessibility purposes, playground replacements do not expand beyond the footprint of an existing playground to park trails and pathways, trees, seating structures, splash pads and sports amenities. Those items are determined when new parks are built during a master plan process or as separate capital projects.

    Here is a conversation starter to get you thinking about the types of feedback that will help our designers make the best playground for you, your neighbors and the children in your lives.


    Category

    Things you may want to think about and share with us

    Theme

    Is there something special about this park that the playground may be able to support or reflect in the park design or equipment selection? Think about things like:

    • the location, where the park is and what is around it
    • the plants and animals and natural landscape surrounding the park
    • the people who make this area special
    • park or neighbourhood history

    Desired activities

    Think about fun things to do in a playground. What activities would you like to see?

    • climbing
    • swinging
    • spinning
    • puzzle/exploring
    • sliding
    • jumping
    • imagination play
    • …the list of options is endless!

    Age of users

    We always replace playgrounds with equipment suitable for both ages 2-5 and ages 5-12 (and sometimes both at the same time) but some playgrounds may require more focus on use by one age group over another.

    • Think about the people who like to use this park and who might like to use this park in the future. Is the playground already used mainly by older children or younger children? is the neighbourhood aging or are younger families moving in?
    • What ages of play are represented in near-by recreation amenities already, and what ages of children are not already supported well in this area?

    Accessibility and Inclusion

    Building a playground to meet the needs of park neighbours

    In Guelph, we strive to make our playgrounds accessible to children with all kinds of abilities. Playgrounds are a space to grow and develop motor skills and for all children to enjoy the outside world around them through play.

    Neighbourhood playgrounds in particular are tailored to meet the specific needs of the residents who live within a few blocks of the park. If you or a loved one live close to one of these parks and have a special need for skill development, or experience mobility or cognitive challenges that this playground can adapt to meet through special equipment or planning, please let us know how to make this playground inclusive for its neighbours.

    What makes this park special

    Every neighbourhood park has its own flavour, and every neighbourhood is unique. What do we need to know about this neighbourhood to make sure the design works for you and the people around you?

  • Budget Watch

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    Playground replacements are something we budget for every year to keep our community safe and healthy. Replacements are planned for playgrounds across the city and scheduled out as each playground reaches the end of its safe-use lifespan.

    Annual playground replacements are typically funded through our tax base, and these playgrounds have been approved as part of the 2024-2027 budget process.

  • About playground replacements

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    About playground replacements

    When we replace play equipment, we consider available budget, maintenance, how to make the play equipment fun for everyone and comments from our community. Your participation in engagement will help us choose the right play equipment for your neighbourhood.

    When we seek playground equipment providers for this project, we will include both rubber and wood safety playground surfacing within the contract. We will ask the companies who bid on the designs to price both and determine how best to proceed with play surfacing once the bids are received.

    We typically provide rubber at regional parks and wood safety surfacing in neighbourhood parks.

    Managing construction costs:

    We are excited to put your ideas to good use as we finalize playground designs. In the past few years, moving capital projects forward depends on product availability and inflation that could impact the timeline of work. We will do our best to make sure the work proceeds on schedule. If there are significant changes to the project schedule or we adjust which playgrounds will be replaced this year, we’ll share the news on our website, Facebook and Twitter and email participants subscribed to haveyoursay.guelph.ca.

Page last updated: 16 Jan 2025, 08:40 AM