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Consultation on this project has concluded.
Construction of the new playground will begin the week of September 16, 2024.
The City of Barrie is pleased to announce the final preferred design concept for the future playground improvements at East Bayfield Park. For PDF versions of the plan, please also see the Project Documents Section in the right column.
East Bayfield Community Park is 3.9 hectares located in Barrie’s north end. The property is home to the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Barrie Sports Dome. Additional amenities include an accessible playground, a baseball field (illuminated), a soccer field, a basketball court (illuminated) and a tennis facility (illuminated) that accommodates three play courts. Although the main parking area for the park is nearest the community centre, there are two parking lots that can service the park.
The City of Barrie is making playground improvements at East Bayfield Community Park.
East Bayfield Community Park playground improvements are part of the City's Annual Playground Revitalization Program, which aims to redevelop existing ‘traditional’ play spaces to meet the needs and interests of the surrounding communities, and offer new, vibrant and engaging experiences for all visitors.
The goals of the Playground Revitalization are:
Improve on an attractive destination for community members to spend more time outdoors;
To better support a multitude of open space programming and use;
Connect visitors with nature and their community;
Promote community events and initiatives; and,
Encourage social, physical and mental engagement of persons of all ages and abilities.
Online Presentation and Survey (NOW CLOSED)
The online presentation and survey was open until December 1, 2023.
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Construction of the new playground will begin the week of September 16, 2024.
The City of Barrie is pleased to announce the final preferred design concept for the future playground improvements at East Bayfield Park. For PDF versions of the plan, please also see the Project Documents Section in the right column.
East Bayfield Community Park is 3.9 hectares located in Barrie’s north end. The property is home to the East Bayfield Community Centre and the Barrie Sports Dome. Additional amenities include an accessible playground, a baseball field (illuminated), a soccer field, a basketball court (illuminated) and a tennis facility (illuminated) that accommodates three play courts. Although the main parking area for the park is nearest the community centre, there are two parking lots that can service the park.
The City of Barrie is making playground improvements at East Bayfield Community Park.
East Bayfield Community Park playground improvements are part of the City's Annual Playground Revitalization Program, which aims to redevelop existing ‘traditional’ play spaces to meet the needs and interests of the surrounding communities, and offer new, vibrant and engaging experiences for all visitors.
The goals of the Playground Revitalization are:
Improve on an attractive destination for community members to spend more time outdoors;
To better support a multitude of open space programming and use;
Connect visitors with nature and their community;
Promote community events and initiatives; and,
Encourage social, physical and mental engagement of persons of all ages and abilities.
Online Presentation and Survey (NOW CLOSED)
The online presentation and survey was open until December 1, 2023.
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You may also be interested in contributing to these other park-related initiatives:
You are invited to participate in the online workshop (presentation and survey) for the East Bayfield Park Playground Revitalization. Your insights, experiences, and ideas will help inform the future design of the playground and related park amenities.
Workshop Instructions
This online presentation and survey will be open until December 1st, 2023
The workshop should take approximately 15 minutes to complete
Only one submission per person
All responses will be kept confidential and will be reproduced in summary form only.
Please contact Aaron Mills with any questions at aaron.mills@barrie.ca or 705-739-4220 Ext. 4342
This work is being completed with the help of Landscape Planning Ltd.
Consultation on this project has concluded.
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Project Stages
Background Research
East Bayfield Park Playground Revitalization has finished this stage
The City of Barrie has retained a Landscape Architectural Consultant to analyze the existing conditions of East Bayfield Park. Based on their research, two preliminary playground concepts will be produced to help facilitate feedback from the community.
Presentation and Survey
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Learn about the project, view the preliminary playground concepts, and have your say. Participate in the Online Presentation and Survey. Your input will help form a final preferred playground concept.
Feedback Review and Concept Refinement
East Bayfield Park Playground Revitalization has finished this stage
The Project Team will review and analyze the results of the survey to develop a final preferred playground concept.
Final Concept, Detailed Design & Tender
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Once the preferred concept is determined, detailed design drawings will be developed and the playground revitalization project will be posted for tender.
Anticipated Construction
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