Summary
Parks staff want to build a natural-style playground and possibly a small dirt pump track in the unforested meadow at University Park, where nearby kids currently have no playground within 1.3 miles. Corporation Counsel says no land bank or council approval is required, so the project can proceed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will take on ongoing maintenance costs for a brand-new playground in this neighborhood.
Families in the University Park neighborhood, who currently face 1.3- to 2-mile trips to the nearest playground.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Land Bank Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Parks staff want to build a natural-style playground and possibly a small dirt pump track in the unforested meadow at University Park, where nearby kids currently have no playground within 1.3 miles. Corporation Counsel says no land bank or council approval is required, so the project can proceed.
Land Bank Commission - May 13, 2026
A Woodlawn Street resident pitched a small play area in the flat meadow below University Park, citing long walks to the nearest playgrounds and strong neighborhood support, with offers to fundraise.
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