Jaspen Park Playground Proposed Upgrades

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Consultation has concluded

The existing playground equipment at Jaspen Park in Bala has been there for over 25 years and does not meet current standards for accessibility and age-appropriate play. As such, the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upgrading this play structure, and is looking for feedback on the proposed improvements for Jaspen Park!

Design Details

Nature and natural elements are the objectives with this project. We have used equipment to incorporate this nature look to fit in with the peaceful surroundings of the park. Tree toppers, Log Hops, flowers and climbing rocks are incorporated in the design to achieve this goal. Colours are all natural browns and green.

School Aged Play Structure

  • Nature themed with multiple level decks.
  • Rated for the 18 months -12 year old users.
  • Provided 3’, 4’, and 6’ decks, with climbers accessing them from the ground
  • Accessible engineered wood fibre ground cover
  • Number of users it is rated for is 94 with 24 active play events.
    • 3 Slides
    • 7 Sensory Items
    • 6 Climbing Features
    • Multi Person Swing Set
    • Sound Unit
    • Spin Cup
    • Transfer Station
    • Reach Ranges
    • Accessible Swing Set
    • Ground Level Activities

The existing playground equipment at Jaspen Park in Bala has been there for over 25 years and does not meet current standards for accessibility and age-appropriate play. As such, the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upgrading this play structure, and is looking for feedback on the proposed improvements for Jaspen Park!

Design Details

Nature and natural elements are the objectives with this project. We have used equipment to incorporate this nature look to fit in with the peaceful surroundings of the park. Tree toppers, Log Hops, flowers and climbing rocks are incorporated in the design to achieve this goal. Colours are all natural browns and green.

School Aged Play Structure

  • Nature themed with multiple level decks.
  • Rated for the 18 months -12 year old users.
  • Provided 3’, 4’, and 6’ decks, with climbers accessing them from the ground
  • Accessible engineered wood fibre ground cover
  • Number of users it is rated for is 94 with 24 active play events.
    • 3 Slides
    • 7 Sensory Items
    • 6 Climbing Features
    • Multi Person Swing Set
    • Sound Unit
    • Spin Cup
    • Transfer Station
    • Reach Ranges
    • Accessible Swing Set
    • Ground Level Activities

Consultation has concluded

  • January 2024 - Updated Design Elements

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    Starting in the fall of 2023, we reached out to the community for input on the proposed elements for the Jaspen Park playground. We received some great feedback, and with all suggestions being taken into account, the images below represent the playground that we will see come to life at Jaspen Park in the coming months!

    Some of the upgrades included:

    • raised elevation
    • additional climbing features (boulders and waterfall climber)
    • themed local elements
    • tube slide
    • shaded picnic shelter (not shown in renderings)