Playground 1 Renewal

in progress

Replacement of existing, non-accessible and end of life playground equipment at 29 locations across the City of Ottawa. - renewal of the facilities will allow the spaces to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards and contribute to safe community play spaces in vulnerable and Indigenous population areas - meet the City’s Comprehensive Asset Management program requirements for managing the City’s assets. Replacement of the aging play structures (29 locations - age range). The renewed areas will be universally accessible, replacement of aging park and playground features with accessible benches, swings, play structures and pathways surrounding the park spaces. The areas supporting the park elements will have their surface areas supporting the play structure components upgrades to meet accessibility compliance as well as CSA Z614-14 Annex H. The upgraded facilities will allow for opportunities for vulnerable, Indigenous and diverse populations to engage in recreational activities and build community strength with modernized facilities in designated open spaces.