Playground Revitalization
September 2025 Update
Equipment has been ordered and will be installed in late 2025 at the following locations identified for this year's phase of playground revitalization:
- Daniel Tot Lot (3173 Daniel Ave., Val Caron) - Design 1
- Fourth at Beech Tot Lot (Fourth Avenue, Levack) - Designs 2a, 2b
- VLA Playground (26 O’Neil St., Lively) - Design 3
August 2025 Update
In summer 2025, the City conducted a survey and in-person engagement to determine which of Levack’s two playgrounds - Forth and Beech or High Street - should be selected for revitalization. Residents were also invited to share input on preferred playground styles and play values.
Following a review of community feedback, a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment, and consideration of economies of scale with other projects, the Forth and Beech location was chosen to move forward.
City staff are now in the process of procuring new playground equipment that reflects the needs and preferences identified through engagement.
2025 Update
Municipal playground revitalization continues in 2025, with work focusing on previously selected sites. These improvements are part of a replacement/renewal partnership between the City of Greater Sudbury and FedNor Canada (Community Revitalization Fund).
Projects underway this year include:
- Daniel Tot Lot (3173 Daniel Ave., Val Caron)
- VLA Playground (26 O’Neil St., Lively)
- Levack site *specific site to be determined
These sites have been identified based on previous prioritization scoring and updated condition assessments.
NOTE: The surveys are now closed - thank you for sharing your feedback.
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St. Joseph Playground, St. Joseph Street, Sudbury
Before: An existing play structure, swing set and bench 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, swinging, spinning and jumping. Most requested park amenities were shaded rest areas, benches and a bike rack.
