Playground Accessibility Plan

We are developing a Playground Accessibility Plan to improve accessibility in City playgrounds over the next 10 years. Inclusive and accessible playgrounds allow children, youth and adults of all abilities to play together, enhancing community well-being.

How you can stay connected and get involved

Use the Follow Project feature on this page to sign up for updates specific to this project. New information and upcoming opportunities to share your ideas will be shared here and with project followers.

Virtual Public Meeting

Dec 2, 2025 07:00 PM, register in advance for meeting details.

The project team will share the draft recommendations and provide an opportunity for community members to provide their thoughts and feedback. ASL interpretation will be available.

Symbol indicating that there will be ASL intrepretation available.

Our goal

Increasing accessibility in playgrounds was identified as a goal within City Council's strategic priorities and follows recommendations from the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The City of Kingston has three goals in creating the Playground Accessibility Plan:

  • Increase accessibility in City playgrounds and play equipment.
  • Ensure equitable distribution of accessible playgrounds across the City.
  • Undertake this work with the resources available.

How this plan helps us achieve those goals

The Playground Accessibility Plan will review accessibility in City of Kingston playgrounds and provide recommendations to increase accessibility via park renovations and new park development. It will contain recommendations for the design and development of new playgrounds, and strategies to retrofit existing playgrounds.

The Plan will be used to prioritize projects for funding, which will allow the City to implement improvements to playground accessibility steadily over the next decade.

How we currently make playgrounds accessible

Accessible City playgrounds meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). These playgrounds incorporate a variety of play features for different ages and abilities, and contain a ground surface that is firm, level and stable. Safety standards also require that the playground’s surface help to reduce potential impact injuries from falling.

Every time the City renovates an old playground or constructs a new one, it meets the accessibility standards of the AODA, and the playground safety standards set out in the Canadian Standard for Children’s Playground Equipment and Surfacing.

Our goal is to create play spaces that are engaging and fun for the community and compliant with all applicable legislation and standards.

Park renovations and new parks are built with collaboration from the community, the design consultants and the City’s Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC).

Report a maintenance issue

Park maintenance issues are handled through the City's operations team. If you have a concern or maintenance issue to report, please use the City's Contact Us options to ensure it's tracked and addressed.

We are developing a Playground Accessibility Plan to improve accessibility in City playgrounds over the next 10 years. Inclusive and accessible playgrounds allow children, youth and adults of all abilities to play together, enhancing community well-being.

How you can stay connected and get involved

Use the Follow Project feature on this page to sign up for updates specific to this project. New information and upcoming opportunities to share your ideas will be shared here and with project followers.

Virtual Public Meeting

Dec 2, 2025 07:00 PM, register in advance for meeting details.

The project team will share the draft recommendations and provide an opportunity for community members to provide their thoughts and feedback. ASL interpretation will be available.

Symbol indicating that there will be ASL intrepretation available.

Our goal

Increasing accessibility in playgrounds was identified as a goal within City Council's strategic priorities and follows recommendations from the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

The City of Kingston has three goals in creating the Playground Accessibility Plan:

  • Increase accessibility in City playgrounds and play equipment.
  • Ensure equitable distribution of accessible playgrounds across the City.
  • Undertake this work with the resources available.

How this plan helps us achieve those goals

The Playground Accessibility Plan will review accessibility in City of Kingston playgrounds and provide recommendations to increase accessibility via park renovations and new park development. It will contain recommendations for the design and development of new playgrounds, and strategies to retrofit existing playgrounds.

The Plan will be used to prioritize projects for funding, which will allow the City to implement improvements to playground accessibility steadily over the next decade.

How we currently make playgrounds accessible

Accessible City playgrounds meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). These playgrounds incorporate a variety of play features for different ages and abilities, and contain a ground surface that is firm, level and stable. Safety standards also require that the playground’s surface help to reduce potential impact injuries from falling.

Every time the City renovates an old playground or constructs a new one, it meets the accessibility standards of the AODA, and the playground safety standards set out in the Canadian Standard for Children’s Playground Equipment and Surfacing.

Our goal is to create play spaces that are engaging and fun for the community and compliant with all applicable legislation and standards.

Park renovations and new parks are built with collaboration from the community, the design consultants and the City’s Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC).

Report a maintenance issue

Park maintenance issues are handled through the City's operations team. If you have a concern or maintenance issue to report, please use the City's Contact Us options to ensure it's tracked and addressed.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have your say: Playground Accessibility Plan

    We are collecting feedback to inform the development of the Playground Accessibility Plan. Share your insights on which playgrounds you use, what your favourite features are and any accessibility needs, challenges or gaps you are aware of.

    This survey closes Sept. 28, 2025. Request an alternate copy of the survey or submit your feedback by calling 613-546-0000 or emailing GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca. 

    Notice of Collection: All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.

Page last updated: 20 Nov 2025, 01:40 PM