Garrigan Park

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

A graphic of playground equipment. One child is climbing the ladder and another is going down the slide.

We’re planning improvements at Garrigan Park in the Portsmouth District! 

Planned improvements to the playground include:

  • Replacing aging playground equipment
  • Combining playground areas so that all play equipment is located on a single pad of safety surfacing
  • Creating new bench seating and an accessible pathway
  • Installing new safety surfacing

Park location

Garrigan Park is located at 196 Yonge St.

A graphic of playground equipment. One child is climbing the ladder and another is going down the slide.

We’re planning improvements at Garrigan Park in the Portsmouth District! 

Planned improvements to the playground include:

  • Replacing aging playground equipment
  • Combining playground areas so that all play equipment is located on a single pad of safety surfacing
  • Creating new bench seating and an accessible pathway
  • Installing new safety surfacing

Park location

Garrigan Park is located at 196 Yonge St.

Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

  • Final Design

    Garrigan Park playground rendering

    Rendering of blue and green playground structure with a slide, monkey bar climber, a double bay swing set, clock panel, and a dome climber

    Garrigan Park plan

    Plan view of playground area near Yonge St and Church St, new pathway connections to the playground area from Church St, seating area on east side of the playground, and a tree near the seating area. Playground contains play structures, dome climber, spinners and double bay swing set

    Garrigan Park playground rendering

    Rendering of blue and green playground structure with a slide, monkey bar climber, a double bay swing set, clock panel, and a dome climber

    Garrigan Park plan

    Plan view of playground area near Yonge St and Church St, new pathway connections to the playground area from Church St, seating area on east side of the playground, and a tree near the seating area. Playground contains play structures, dome climber, spinners and double bay swing set

    Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.

  • Garrigan Park Engagement Summary

    Garrigan Park playground needs to be replaced due to the aging equipment. Consultation on the design of the playground commenced on Feb. 8, 2023, with an online public meeting and from Feb. 8 to March 2, feedback on two playground design options was collected in an online survey. Public feedback was collected from over eight respondents during the consultation period.

    Feedback highlights

    • Slides, swings, and monkey bars were the top favourite components from the old play equipment.
    • When asked to rank the playground design preference, respondents ranked Option 1 (57%) and Option 2 (43%).
    • If budget permits, many respondents would

    Garrigan Park playground needs to be replaced due to the aging equipment. Consultation on the design of the playground commenced on Feb. 8, 2023, with an online public meeting and from Feb. 8 to March 2, feedback on two playground design options was collected in an online survey. Public feedback was collected from over eight respondents during the consultation period.

    Feedback highlights

    • Slides, swings, and monkey bars were the top favourite components from the old play equipment.
    • When asked to rank the playground design preference, respondents ranked Option 1 (57%) and Option 2 (43%).
    • If budget permits, many respondents would like some more playground options that provide a wider age range and ability. There was some interest in the small dome climber as it provides imaginative and flexible play.
    • There were several requests for an outdoor ice rink and splash pad.

    Playground design options ranked during the public consultation

    Option 1 included:

    • Play structure with a wave slide, cable pod, 3 climbing options including monkey bars
    • A swing set with one belt swing, one toddler swing, one accessible swing

    A rendering of the proposed playground equipment, including a wave slide, a rappel wall, monkey bars and a cable pod challenge.Option 1 Play Structure A swing set with one belt swing, one toddler swing and one accessible swingOption 1 Swing Set

    Option 2 included:


    • Wave slide and 1 climbing option
    • Dome climber
    • A swing set with one belt swing, one toddler swing, one accessible swing
    A second view of option 2 playground options including a single slide and dome climber.Option 2 Play Structure

    A swing set with one belt swing, one toddler swing and one accessible swingOption 2 Swing Set


    Public engagement is complete and we thank you for your feedback. Review the engagement summary.