BRIDGEWATER - GENERATIONS ACTIVE PARK PLAY AREA

A Design Build contract has been awarded to build an inclusive playground and splashpad at Generations Active Play Area. Your feedback will help shape the new park features by gathering your ideas and preferences. This quick survey (only takes 5 minutes!) gives you a chance to tell us what you'd like to see – we look forward to hearing from everyone!

About this Project
The Town of Bridgewater is looking to build an inclusive playground, splashpad and central pavilion (accessible washrooms) at Generations Active Park on Glen Allan Drive. This project aims to create a welcoming, safe, and engaging play space that meets the needs of all ages and abilities.

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1. How far do you live from the Generations Active Play area (walking)?

Less than 5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-20 minutes

Over 20 minutes

Not sure

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2. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-34

35-54

55-74

75+

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3. How would you most likely get to the play area? (Check all that apply)

Walk

Bicycle

By Car

Transit

Mobility device (wheelchair, etc.)

Skateboard

Electric Scooter

Other (please specify):

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4. How often would you or your family likely visit this new play area?

Almost daily (5–7 days a week)

A few times a week

A few times a month

Rarely

Not Sure Yet

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5. When are you most likely to use this play area? (Check all that apply)

Weekdays (daytime)

Weekends (daytime)

Evenings (after 5 pm)

Mornings (before 9 am)

Afternoons (roughly 12–5 pm)

Not sure – it depends on the day/schedule

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6. Which seasons would you like to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Not sure

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7. Who in your household is likely to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

Young children (ages 0–5)

School-age children (ages 6–12)

Teenagers

Adults (under 65)

Older adults (seniors 65+)

No one in my household (I won’t use the park, but am giving feedback)

Other group (please specify):

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8. What activities would you and your family most likely do at this play area? (Check all that apply)

Relax or enjoy nature (sit on a bench, read, etc.)

Walk or jog on paths

Play with children at a playground

Have a picnic or socialize with friends/neighbours

Walk the dog (on leash)

Casual sports or games (e.g. throwing a frisbee, kicking a ball)

Attend community gatherings or events (if offered)

Cool yourself with water misting

Enjoy watching children in the splash pad

Other activities:

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9. What types of spaces would you like to see in the play area? (Select your top choices)

Playground (including inclusive play features)

Open grass area for informal play

Small paved area for games (not courts)

Accessible walking or jogging loop

Benches, picnic tables, or gathering spots

Shade structures or trees

Group picnics

Native or pollinator gardens

Natural play area (logs, boulders, sand)

Public Washrooms

Quiet seating / reflection area

Community art or interpretive features

Other ideas:

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10. Which features or amenities are most important to you for Generations Active Play Area? (Select your top choices)

Accessible playground

Swings (child or adult swings)

Open grassy area for free play or relaxation

Walking path (for strolling, biking, rolling)

Benches or seating areas

Picnic tables and picnic shelter

Trees, gardens or landscaping

Community garden or planter beds

Pet-friendly amenities (dog waste bag stations, garbage bins)

Public art or community mural

Educational opportunities

Games Tables

Winter Sliding Hill

Washer Toss

Other (please specify the ranking of this item)

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11. If a play area for children is included, what play elements would you like to see? (Check all that apply)

Traditional play structure (slides, platforms, etc.)

Swings (infant and/or standard swings)

Climbing features (e.g. climbing wall, monkey bars)

Natural play elements (logs, boulders, sand, water play)

Imaginative/creative play features (e.g. playhouse, musical instruments)

Inclusive play equipment (accessible swings, ground-level activities for children and adults of all abilities)

Cognitive & sensory play

Other play elements:

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12. What amenities would you like to have in the play area?

Drinking/Bottle Fill Station

Phone Charging Station

Games Table

Shade Shelter

Fitness/Exercise Station

Tactile Sensory Panels

Musical Play Panels

Accessible Adult Swings

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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13. How can we make the play area welcoming and inclusive for our diverse community? (Check any ideas you support)

Acknowledgment of Indigenous culture (e.g. public art or plaques reflecting local First Nations heritage)

Community art or murals reflecting the neighbourhood’s cultures and history

Space for community events or gatherings

Installations for all ages (e.g. adult fitness stations or games for seniors and/or youth)

Other ideas to promote inclusion:

BRIDGEWATER - GENERATIONS ACTIVE PARK PLAY AREA

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1. How far do you live from the Generations Active Play area (walking)?

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2. What is your age group?

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3. How would you most likely get to the play area? (Check all that apply)

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4. How often would you or your family likely visit this new play area?

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5. When are you most likely to use this play area? (Check all that apply)

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6. Which seasons would you like to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

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7. Who in your household is likely to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

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8. What activities would you and your family most likely do at this play area? (Check all that apply)

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9. What types of spaces would you like to see in the play area? (Select your top choices)

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10. Which features or amenities are most important to you for Generations Active Play Area? (Select your top choices)

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11. If a play area for children is included, what play elements would you like to see? (Check all that apply)

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12. What amenities would you like to have in the play area?

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13. How can we make the play area welcoming and inclusive for our diverse community? (Check any ideas you support)

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14. Are there specific amenities that would make the play area more welcoming or accessible for you or your family?

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15. This site is in a forested area, should this be considered in the design theme of the play area?

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16. What theme would you suggest, if any?

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17. Are there any parks or park features you’ve seen elsewhere that you think would be a good fit for this play area?

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18. What would this play space need to have to entice you to use it?

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19. Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the design of Generations Active Play Area?

BRIDGEWATER - GENERATIONS ACTIVE PARK PLAY AREA

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* 1. How far do you live from the Generations Active Play area (walking)?

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* 2. What is your age group?

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* 3. How would you most likely get to the play area? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. How often would you or your family likely visit this new play area?

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* 5. When are you most likely to use this play area? (Check all that apply)

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* 6. Which seasons would you like to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

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* 7. Who in your household is likely to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

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* 8. What activities would you and your family most likely do at this play area? (Check all that apply)

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* 9. What types of spaces would you like to see in the play area? (Select your top choices)

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* 10. Which features or amenities are most important to you for Generations Active Play Area? (Select your top choices)

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* 11. If a play area for children is included, what play elements would you like to see? (Check all that apply)

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* 12. What amenities would you like to have in the play area?

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* 13. How can we make the play area welcoming and inclusive for our diverse community? (Check any ideas you support)

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* 14. Are there specific amenities that would make the play area more welcoming or accessible for you or your family?

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* 15. This site is in a forested area, should this be considered in the design theme of the play area?

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* 16. What theme would you suggest, if any?

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* 17. Are there any parks or park features you’ve seen elsewhere that you think would be a good fit for this play area?

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* 18. What would this play space need to have to entice you to use it?

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* 19. Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the design of Generations Active Play Area?

1. How far do you live from the Generations Active Play area (walking)?

2. What is your age group?

3. How would you most likely get to the play area? (Check all that apply)

4. How often would you or your family likely visit this new play area?

5. When are you most likely to use this play area? (Check all that apply)

6. Which seasons would you like to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

7. Who in your household is likely to use the play area? (Check all that apply)

8. What activities would you and your family most likely do at this play area? (Check all that apply)

9. What types of spaces would you like to see in the play area? (Select your top choices)

10. Which features or amenities are most important to you for Generations Active Play Area? (Select your top choices)

11. If a play area for children is included, what play elements would you like to see? (Check all that apply)

12. What amenities would you like to have in the play area?

13. How can we make the play area welcoming and inclusive for our diverse community? (Check any ideas you support)

14. Are there specific amenities that would make the play area more welcoming or accessible for you or your family?

15. This site is in a forested area, should this be considered in the design theme of the play area?

16. What theme would you suggest, if any?

17. Are there any parks or park features you’ve seen elsewhere that you think would be a good fit for this play area?

18. What would this play space need to have to entice you to use it?

19. Do you have any other comments or suggestions for the design of Generations Active Play Area?