Rodden 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 Rodden 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

Rodden Park is located at 111 Norman Rogers Drive.

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

We’re planning improvements at Rodden 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

Rodden Park is located at 111 Norman Rogers Drive.

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

  • Final Design

    Rodden Park playground rendering

    Rendering of blue senior and junior playground with 2 slides, round monkey bar climber, counter play, other climbers and spinning opportunities. A double bay swing set in the background.

    Rodden Park plan

    Plan view of playground area near Byron Crescent, various pathway connections to the playground area, 2 seating areas on either side of the playground, a picnic table to the south and trees along the pathway. Playground contains play structures and double bay swing set



    Rodden Park playground rendering

    Rendering of blue senior and junior playground with 2 slides, round monkey bar climber, counter play, other climbers and spinning opportunities. A double bay swing set in the background.

    Rodden Park plan

    Plan view of playground area near Byron Crescent, various pathway connections to the playground area, 2 seating areas on either side of the playground, a picnic table to the south and trees along the pathway. Playground contains play structures and double bay swing set



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

  • Rodden Park Engagement Summary

    Rodden Park playground needs to be replaced due to 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 25 respondents during the consultation period.

    Feedback Highlights

    • Swings, monkey bars, and different level slides were the top favourite components from the old play equipment.
    • When asked to rank the playground design preference, respondents ranked Option 1 (84%) and Option 2 (12%).
    • If budget permits, many respondents

    Rodden Park playground needs to be replaced due to 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 25 respondents during the consultation period.

    Feedback Highlights

    • Swings, monkey bars, and different level slides were the top favourite components from the old play equipment.
    • When asked to rank the playground design preference, respondents ranked Option 1 (84%) and Option 2 (12%).
    • If budget permits, many respondents would like different level slides, sea saw and a picnic table.
    • The area where the pathway is proposed has drainage issues that would need to be addressed.
    • Suggestions included a request to preserve space for a future outdoor rink area.
    • Suggest removing some or all of the existing fence near the parking lot for more flexible access and play in the park.
    • There were several requests for an outdoor ice rink, splash pad, outdoor fitness equipment and basketball court.

    These amenities are not proposed as part of the playground improvement. Please refer to the City’s website on how to initiate a community-operated outdoor rink and the Park and Recreation Master Plan for plans on splash pads and outdoor fitness equipment in the City.

    Playground design options ranked during the public consultation

    Option 1 included:

    • Play structure with two parallel slides, cable pod, large spinner, two panel games, shop counter and two climbing options including monkey bars
    • A double bay swing set with two belt swings, two toddler swings, one accessible swing


    A rendering of the proposed playground equipment that includes a double-slide, climbing ladders, monkey bars and educational panels.Option 1 - Play Structure


    A double-bay swing set that includes two swings, a baby bucket and an accessible bucket swing.Option 1 - Swing Set


    Option 2 included:


    • Play structure with two parallel slides, large spinner, panel game, an accessible cycler and three climbing options including a rock wall
    • A double bay swing set with two belt swing, two toddler swing, one accessible swing


    A rendering of option 2 playground options including a double scoop slide, accessible stairs, a twisting ladder, and rock wall.Option 2 - Play Structure

    A double-bay swing set that includes two swings, a baby bucket and an accessible bucket swing.Option 2 - Swing Set



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