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The City of Waterloo is expanding the Eby Farm Playground this summer by adding more play elements, accessible gathering spaces, seating areas and sensory stimulation features.
These changes will help create a more inclusive environment for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Waterloo Park.
To support this expansion, we will be removing the aging junior playground and the peacock enclosure/farm building.
Project background
In late 2021, the City of Waterloo applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund to upgrade an existing play area at Eby Farm in Waterloo Park to one with an accessible rubberized surface. The application was supported by the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC), Waterloo Park Advisory Committee and the Friends of Waterloo Park. In January 2022, the City was advised that the grant application was approved, and in May 2023 the City of Waterloo re-opened the playground with an accessible surface.
Now, the City is looking to further enhance the Eby Farm Playground by improving the neighbouring play area to better support inclusive play.
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The City of Waterloo is expanding the Eby Farm Playground this summer by adding more play elements, accessible gathering spaces, seating areas and sensory stimulation features.
These changes will help create a more inclusive environment for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Waterloo Park.
To support this expansion, we will be removing the aging junior playground and the peacock enclosure/farm building.
Project background
In late 2021, the City of Waterloo applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund to upgrade an existing play area at Eby Farm in Waterloo Park to one with an accessible rubberized surface. The application was supported by the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC), Waterloo Park Advisory Committee and the Friends of Waterloo Park. In January 2022, the City was advised that the grant application was approved, and in May 2023 the City of Waterloo re-opened the playground with an accessible surface.
Now, the City is looking to further enhance the Eby Farm Playground by improving the neighbouring play area to better support inclusive play.
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Get rid of all caged animals and turn the fenced-in areas into an off-leash dog park.
Vidman Dan Lauckner
7 months ago
Will the construction/completion of this project coincide with the completion of the silverlake renovations?
Andrew Jacob Rinehart
about 2 years ago
Put money toward protecting the animals at Waterloo park. Seeing them struggle in the extreme heat with little to no care is disgusting. There are never any employees around making sure the animals are okay, there are no phone numbers posted anywhere in case of emergency.
Youdontcare
over 2 years ago
Page last updated: 19 Jun 2024, 03:26 PM
Lifecycle
Phase 1: Grant application (Fall 2021)
Eby Farm Playground has finished this stage
The City applied to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund to upgrade the existing play area at Eby Farm to one with an accessible surface.
Phase 1: Grant approved (Winter 2022)
Eby Farm Playground has finished this stage
The City's application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund to was approved.
Phase 1: Construction (Fall 2022/Winter 2023)
Eby Farm Playground has finished this stage
Construction of the accessible rubberized surface.
Phase 1: Playground reopening (May 2023)
Eby Farm Playground has finished this stage
The playground reopened and was the first in the City with rubberized surfacing.
Phase 2: Expansion (Summer/Fall 2024)
Eby Farm Playground is currently at this stage
More upgrades to create an accessible and inclusive space for people of all ages.
The City of Waterloo is expanding the Eby Farm Playground this summer by adding more play elements, accessible gathering spaces, seating areas and sensory stimulation features.
Get rid of all caged animals and turn the fenced-in areas into an off-leash dog park.
Will the construction/completion of this project coincide with the completion of the silverlake renovations?
Put money toward protecting the animals at Waterloo park. Seeing them struggle in the extreme heat with little to no care is disgusting. There are never any employees around making sure the animals are okay, there are no phone numbers posted anywhere in case of emergency.