21 | Titcombe | Lease of land not renewed | Removed |
22 | Wolfe Lake | Proximity to Kominar Park | Existing |
23 | Lake Trail | Proximity to Lake Como | Existing |
24 | McDonald South | Proximity to McDonald North same park | Removed |
25 | Teedie Park | Proximity to Bush Park | Removed |
26 | Senator Croll Park | Pending New City Hall | Removed |
27 | Riverdale Park | Proximity to Little River Acres Park | Removed |
28 | Jennifer Park | Proximity to Brookview and Udine Park | Removed |
29 | Captain Wilson East | Proximity to other unit in CaptainWilson Park | Existing |
30 | Caron Avenue Park | Proximity to Bruce Avenue Park | Removed |
A graphic representation of the current inventory of playgrounds in the system including the 54 accessible playgrounds as well as units that have been removed in the past and other units that are slated for replacement is depicted on a city map (see Appendix C). The map attached in Appendix C also outlines major barriers in the city that would make it difficult for families with young children to cross such as E.C.ROW Expressway, watercourses and train corridors. It provides a good visual representation of where playgrounds are located within the city, their proximity to each other for coverage according to the Official plan as well as proposed removals and replacements.
The current inventory of playgrounds in the system is listed under Appendix D by ward with a lifecycle replacement date and cost for replacement in 2020 dollars. A playground unit may be listed as up for replacement due to age however, so long as the unit is in good working condition it will remain in service. It should be noted that age is not the sole determining factor on useful life and condition rating of a playground. There are a number of factors to consider that determine condition rating and end of life for a unit including age, accessibility, play value, safety and availability of replacement parts sourced from the manufacturer and over all condition of the unit based visible wear and tear.