Background

Saanich Parks is planning to replace the playground in Maynard Park. The play equipment was installed in 2003 and has been identified as a priority upgrade based on our playground criteria. The criteria assessments include age, condition, safety/design, accessibility, drainage and location.

Engagement

Spring engagement from our online Hello Saanich questionnaire helped inform the type of playground residents would like to see at Maynard Park. Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback. 

New Playground

The new playground design features an innovative and compact play structure for ages 5-12 with a climbing net that offers various ways to ascend to the tall alpine slide or the double wave slides.  A separate ages 2-5 treehouse play structure features the much-loved tunnel. Additionally, the playground includes new EWF (engineered wood fibre) safety surfacing, a friendship swing, a bouncer and a canoe for imaginative play. A natural play area draws kids out to explore logs and boulders and interact with new biodiversity and sensory gardens around existing shade trees.

Check out the proposed design renderings.

Construction

Construction for the new playground is scheduled for 2025.