The town of Oakville will upgrade Coronation Park's children's playground area and is looking for feedback on what improvements to make.
According to the town, both the junior and senior play areas are aging and due for replacement.
The current park has a public washroom facility, concession stand, splash pad, bandshell, outdoor volleyball courts, multiple picnic areas, and parking areas.
The park also hosts numerous special events every year.
The current children’s playground features two distinct areas:
- A smaller ‘junior’ playground area, designed for children aged 2-5 years, is about 350 square metres and is on the west side of the walkway. This junior play area is approximately 25 years in age and is due for replacement.
- A larger ‘senior’ area, designed for children aged 5-12 years, is about 900 square metres, on the east side of the walkway, immediately north of the washroom/concession building, and nearby splash pad. The senior play area is approximately 21 years in age and is also due for replacement.
The project schedule provided by the town includes:
- September/October 2024 – launch public survey and receive public input on the playground replacement.
- October/November 2024 – put out a call for design proposals from playground suppliers.
- November/December 2024 – award project to playground supplier and refine playground design based on public input.
- January/February 2025 – present preferred playground design to the public for final comment.
- May/June 2025 – installation of playground equipment and surfacing.
The town is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the playground renewal to ensure the new structures meet the needs and preferences of park users.
Public consultation runs from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18, 2024. Residents are encouraged to complete an online survey by Oct. 18, 2024, at 5 p.m.
For more information, visit the town's website.