Coronation Park Children's Playground Renewal

New playground features

The Town of Oakville is committed to being a vibrant and livable community for all. Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility not only benefits residents, but the overall success and sustainability of our community.  This children's playground renewal project aligns with the legislative requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the town's commitment to continuing to improve accessibility to Town services and facilities.  

The new playground is being upgraded and is fully accessible, inclusive, and features a significant level of play value.  Based on your feedback through the online survey, most of your requests and some additional ones are included in the new playground.  The following are inclusive and accessible features we are excited to share:

• Rubberized surfacing at Senior Playground which is accessible from the walkways and complements the play structures and features; the Junior Playground surfacing will remain Engineered Wood Fiber, with plans to upgrade to rubber surfacing in the future 
• Universal carousel: This truly inclusive carousel is designed to engage large groups of children and adults, offering a fun and accessible experience for everyone. With its ground level design, it ensures wheelchair users can participate easily, while the bench seating provides a comfortable ride for all. Spinning on the carousel promotes the development of the vestibular system, balance, and spatial awareness. In addition to physical benefits, this playful activity fosters social skills like cooperation and empathy, as users help friends of all abilities join, exit, or enjoy the ride together. It’s purposeful play for everyone!
• Fairy tale seesaw: This specially designed seesaw features back supports on both sides, providing users with upper body mobility challenges the opportunity to safely enjoy the ride. The design allows enough space for a caregiver to join a child, ensuring a shared experience of fun and connection.
• Spinner bowls: Offer back support for users with mobility restraints. It’s easily accessible, tilted spinning bowl it invites children of all abilities and a wide age span to play.
• Non-verbal communication board: The non-verbal communication board has many different pictographs that allow children to communicate their feelings with caregivers. Being able to effectively communicate to the adults in the play space relieves stress for these users, allowing them to enjoy the play space.  
• Suspended nest: A busy playground can sometimes be overwhelming for children. The suspended nest offers a peaceful retreat, providing a calming space with three protective sides while allowing children to observe and feel connected to their surroundings.  
• Play panels: These ground-level features are accessible to everyone, promoting social interaction, role-playing, and self-expression through music. They provide an engaging space where children can connect, collaborate, and explore their creativity.
• The sensory dome is a visually engaging and fun playscape that offers a variety of sensory activities for children of all abilities. With both vertical and horizontal suspended nets, it provides thrilling climbs and interactive play. Designed for inclusivity, it features pathways and spacious zones to accommodate children in wheelchairs and those with caregiver support. On the ground level, swaying nets add playful movement, promoting cooperation and communication. This carefully crafted space fosters unified play, ensuring every activity is accessible to all.
• The gondola on the senior structure is a wheelchair-accessible, socially engaging ride that gently sways back and forth. Designed for group participation, it encourages users to work together to create movement. With seating and access suitable for both children and adults, including caregivers, this feature is enjoyed by all ages, including seniors, making it a truly inclusive experience.
• Other play elements include an engaging ramped play structure, a zipline, a swing set with various styles of seats, and rocking toys
• For users with visual impairment, we have selected a colour scheme with high colour contrast which allows users to easily identify the entries and exits of the structure.