Join the November 3, 2025 virtual public meeting with the password 'Ferrand' to learn more about the playground and splash pad design and equipment options. Take an online survey to share your feedback on the design and equipment options by November 10, 2025.

The City is improving the playground and adding a splash pad in Ferrand Drive Park. The playground improvements are part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.

  • Winter to Spring 2025: Hire a design team
  • Summer 2025: Design development
  • Fall 2025: Community engagement
  • Fall 2025 to Winter 2026: Detailed design
  • Spring 2026: Hire a construction team
  • Summer 2026: Construction starts, playground closes
  • Fall 2026: Construction complete, new playground and splash pad open

The timeline is subject to change.

Virtual Public Meeting

Join the virtual public meeting to meet the project team and learn about the playground and splash pad design and equipment options.

In-Person Pop-Up Event

Attend a pop-up event to meet the project team and share your feedback on playground and splash pad design and equipment options.

Online Survey

September 29 to November 10, 2025

Take the online survey to share your thoughts on the design and equipment options for the playground. The project team will use this community feedback to develop the final playground design.

The survey results will be shared on this page.

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The playground and splash pad will be designed using community feedback. The playground is located at the northeast area of the park and currently includes:

  • one swing set with two toddler swings and two belt swings
  • a play structure with:
    • a small double slide
    • a small curved slide
    • one bridge
    • one tunnel and tubes
    • one overhead climbing option
    • two play panels
  • sand under all play areas

The playground will be redesigned using community feedback and is proposed to include:

  • playground equipment for ages five to 12
  • seating improvements
  • 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.