Operation Greater Playgrounds

Before: Coté Park has a variety of recreational opportunities with three tennis courts, an outdoor rink, a skate park, a baseball diamond and a youth centre. Most playground equipment was found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. All playground equipment, with the exception of a rock climbing wall and a swing set, will be removed in the spring 2019.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage jumping, balance, physical fitness and coordination. Most requested park amenities included a bicycle rack and benches.

The new playground structure is geared to ages 5 to 12 years with an exciting variety of climbing and balancing apparatus. All playgrounds have an accessible feature.

An overview of the renewed Coté Park shows the approximate placement of new play equipment, benches and bicycle rack. It does not show existing structures that do not require renewal and will remain in the playground.

Installation of new play structures, including a new ground surface of engineered wood fibre, is scheduled for the spring 2019.

Before: A bench, picnic table, swing set and play structure were all found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. All playground equipment was removed.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage climbing, swinging, sliding and physical fitness. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, picnic areas and benches.

The new playground structure is geared to ages 18 months to 12 years. It has two slides, an exciting variety of climbing equipment, activities for tots and an accessible feature. Two new benches have been added as rest areas.

An overview of the renewed East Street Playground shows the approximate placement of new play equipment.

Installation of new play structures and a new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre were completed on November 28, 2018. Grass areas will be restored in the spring 2019.

Before: All playground equipment and benches were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. All items were removed by the City of Greater Sudbury.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted an imagination focused playground design in the theme of a ship.

Preferred activities were climbing, including an investigation of whether it is possible to modify a natural rock wall for low risk climbing, swinging and physical fitness. Most requested park amenities were benches, gardens/flowers and mutt mitt dispensers.

Installation of new play structures was completed on October 20, 2018. A new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre will be installed in the spring 2019.

Before: Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre has a variety of recreational opportunities with soccer fields, a basketball court, a splash pad and hiking trails. Two play structures and a swing set were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. These items will be removed in the spring 2019.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage climbing, balance, agility and co-ordination. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, picnic areas and benches.

A new playground structure has an exciting variety of climbing apparatus, a slide and activities for tots including a telescope and a ship’s wheel, as well as an accessible feature and sails to provide shade.

An overview of the renewed Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre Playground area shows the approximate placement of new play equipment and benches. It does not show existing structures that do not require renewal and will remain in the playground.

Installation of new play structures, a new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre and two new courts for Beach Volleyball will begin in the spring 2019.

Before: An existing swing set and play structure were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. These items have been removed.

A climbing structure, sandbox digger and swinging wheel are still in good condition and remain in the playground.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage physical fitness, swinging, jumping and balance.

Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, benches and gardens/flowers.

Installation of new play structures and a new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre were completed on November 22, 2018. Grass areas will be restored in the spring 2019.

Before: Lively Playground has a variety of recreational opportunities with two tennis courts, a basketball court and a skate park. There is also a field house near two recreational sports fields.

A swing set, climbing apparatus and play structure were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. The City of Greater Sudbury removed these items.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage climbing, swinging, balance and spinning. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas and picnic areas.

The new playground structure features three slides, an exciting variety of climbing equipment and an accessible feature. A new swing set is suitable for both tots and older children.

An overview of the renewed Lively Playground shows the approximate placement of new play equipment as well as shaded benches and picnic areas. It does not show existing structures that do not require renewal and will remain in the playground.

Installation of new play structures, including a new ground surface of engineered wood fibre, is scheduled for the spring 2019.

Before: An existing slide was found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. This item will be removed in the spring 2019. A tot play structure and a spring toy are still in good condition and will remain in the playground.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted an imagination focused playground design in the theme of a castle.

Preferred activities were climbing multiple tiers of decking, swinging, slides at multiple heights and lengths and social interaction. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, benches and a water fountain.

The new play structure is a castle theme with two slides, stairs and ramparts for climbing, balance apparatus and more. It includes an accessible feature.

An overview of the renewed Lonsdale Playground shows the approximate placement of new play equipment as well as a shaded bench area. It does not show existing structures that do not require renewal and will remain in the playground.

Installation of new play structures, including a new ground surface of engineered wood fibre, is scheduled for the spring 2019.

Before: An existing play structure, climbing pole and swing set were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. These items have been removed. A rocking “ladybug”, an interactive wall, a teeter-totter and a sandbox digger are still in good condition and remain in the playground.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted a fitness focused playground design with structures that encourage climbing, swinging, jumping and spinning. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, picnic areas and benches.

New playground structures feature two slides and an exciting variety of climbing and balancing apparatus with an accessible feature. A new swing set is suitable for both tots and older children.

An overview of the renewed Penman Park shows the approximate placement of new play equipment and shaded rest areas. It does not show existing structures that do not require renewal and will remain in the playground.

Installation of new play structures was completed in early December 2018. A new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre will be installed in the spring 2019.

Before: An existing play structure and swing set were found to be in poor condition and in need of renewal in less than five years. All playground equipment has been removed.

After: Residents told the City of Greater Sudbury they wanted an equal mix of traditional, themed and fitness playground design with structures that encourage climbing, swinging, co-ordination and agility. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, benches and bike racks.

New playground structures feature an exciting variety of climbing, agility and balancing apparatus with an accessible feature. A new swing set is suitable for both tots and older children.

An overview of the renewed Place Hurtubise Playground shows the approximate placement of new play equipment and benches.

Installation of new play structures and a new ground surface consisting of engineered wood fibre were completed on November 28, 2018. Grass areas will be restored in the spring 2019.