The Township is in the process of replacing the existing playground at Homer Barrett Park in Elmvale. The first phase of the project will be to design the new play area, with playground equipment that will serve a diverse range of ages and abilities.
   
In addition to the existing playground, Homer Barrett Park has the following amenities:
    
  • Splash pad;
  • Open passive recreational green space (passive play area for sports, such as soccer, football, frisbee, etc.);
  • Multi-purpose sports courts;
  • Shade and picnic structure; and,
  • Toboggan hill and skating rink (seasonal).

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* 1. Please begin by telling us how you currently use the park:

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* 2. How often do you visit Homer Barrett Park?

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* 3. What time of day do you visit Homer Barrett Park?

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* 4. What time of year do you visit Homer Barrett Park? (select all that apply)

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* 5. When you visit Homer Barrett Park, how long do you typically stay at the park?

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* 6. What mode of transportation do you typically use to go to the park?

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* 7. Using your typical mode of transportation, how long does it take to get from your home to Homer Barrett Park?

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* 8. Do you feel safe when you visit the park?

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* 9. What activities do you participate in when you visit the park? (Check all that apply)

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* 10. Which features do you use the most? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. Which features of the existing play structures would you like to see included in the new playground design?  (Rate on a Scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the highest rating)

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Climbing dome
Swings
Double slide
Spiral slide
Monkey bars
Fire pole
Ladder climber

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* 12. Are there any features you would like to see more of in the new playground design? (Select all that apply)

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* 13. Please rank the features below on the level of importance for the design of the new playground. 1 being Not Important to be included in the new design and 5 being Very Important to be included in the new design.

  1. Not Important 2. 3. 4. 5. Very Important
Inclusive Play
Accessible play and features
Intergenerational play and features
Adventure/Competitive play features
Themed/Dramatic play features

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* 14. Rank the following play surface options in order of your preference:

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Playground Options

Playground Options

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* 15. The photos above show four different types of playgrounds. Generally speaking, which of the playgrounds do you think would be the most fun to play on?

Please rank the playground types: 1 = Not fun and 5 = Very fun

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Playground Option A
Playground Option B
Playground Option C
Playground Option D

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Slide Options

Slide Options

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* 16. The photos above show four different types of slides. Generally speaking, which of the slides do you think would be the most fun to play on?

Please rank the slide types: 1 = Not fun and 5 = Very fun

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Slide Option A
Slide Option B
Slide Option C
Slide Option D

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Climbing Feature Options

Climbing Feature Options

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* 17. The photos above show six different types of climbing features. Generally speaking, which of the features do you think would be the most fun to play on?

Please rank the climbing features: 1  = Not fun and 5 = Very fun

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Climbing Option A
Climbing Option B
Climbing Option C
Climbing Option D
Climbing Option E
Climbing Option G

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Play Feature Options

Play Feature Options

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* 18. The photos above show four different types of play features. Generally speaking, which of the features do you think would be the most fun to play on?

Please rank the play feature types: 1 = Not fun and 5 = Very fun

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Play Feature Option A
Play Feature Option B
Play Feature Option C
Play Feature Option D

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Activity Panel Options

Activity Panel Options

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* 19. The photos above show four different types of activity panels. Generally speaking, which of the playgrounds do you think would be the most fun to play on?

Please rank the activity panel types: 1 = Not fun and 5 = Very fun

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Activity Panel Option A
Activity Panel Option B
Activity Panel Option C
Activity Panel Option D

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* 20. In your opinion, what is the most special thing about Homer Barrett Park?

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* 21. In your opinion, what would encourage you to visit Homer Barrett Park more often?

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* 22. In your opinion, what would encourage you to visit Homer Barrett Park for longer periods of time?

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* 23. Would you make more use of the park if paved walkways were installed?

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* 24. Do you like the current location of the playground?

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* 25. Would you prefer the playground to be located closer to the splash pad?

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* 26. Playgrounds/parks are a great place for people of all ages, not just children. Are there any suggestions or activities that you feel would be fun for older children (12+) or adults to participate in at Homer Barrett Park?

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