Mission Creek play structure renewal

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Project Update: March 3, 2025

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is excited to unveil an updated design for new playground equipment at Mission Creek Regional Park. The updated design ensures an inclusive and accessible play space for users of all abilities between the ages of two and 12.

Clickable rendering: hover over the yellow circles for more information about the playground.

The new design was informed by over 228 survey responses and additional community feedback about the initial design. Top priorities for residents included the addition of poured-in-place rubber surfacing and more accessible play elements for a range of ages. Features range from an accessible poured-in-place rubber surface, to additional inclusive play elements and equipment that meets or exceeds Canadian Safety Standards. Sensory play along with spinning, climbing and interpretive panels will bring children of all ages and abilities into the space. Two areas for children two to five and five to 12, provide developmentally appropriate areas and play opportunities. The existing adjacent play areas, including the swings, rope climbing structure and multi-sensory play area, will remain unaltered.

To find out more, residents can:

  • View the updated documents and design for the playground and post questions (below) until March 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Attend an in-person community open house on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the EECO Classroom at 2363A Springfield Road in Mission Creek Regional Park to view poster displays of playground renderings, including design details and descriptions of play elements.
  • Ask questions and meet RDCO Parks Services staff as they welcome visitors to view the design and listen to feedback about the project.

Project FAQ

Project Update: March 3, 2025

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is excited to unveil an updated design for new playground equipment at Mission Creek Regional Park. The updated design ensures an inclusive and accessible play space for users of all abilities between the ages of two and 12.

Clickable rendering: hover over the yellow circles for more information about the playground.

The new design was informed by over 228 survey responses and additional community feedback about the initial design. Top priorities for residents included the addition of poured-in-place rubber surfacing and more accessible play elements for a range of ages. Features range from an accessible poured-in-place rubber surface, to additional inclusive play elements and equipment that meets or exceeds Canadian Safety Standards. Sensory play along with spinning, climbing and interpretive panels will bring children of all ages and abilities into the space. Two areas for children two to five and five to 12, provide developmentally appropriate areas and play opportunities. The existing adjacent play areas, including the swings, rope climbing structure and multi-sensory play area, will remain unaltered.

To find out more, residents can:

  • View the updated documents and design for the playground and post questions (below) until March 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Attend an in-person community open house on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the EECO Classroom at 2363A Springfield Road in Mission Creek Regional Park to view poster displays of playground renderings, including design details and descriptions of play elements.
  • Ask questions and meet RDCO Parks Services staff as they welcome visitors to view the design and listen to feedback about the project.

Project FAQ

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We want to hear from you! This is the best place to post questions about the selected design of the replacement play structure. We will do our best to respond within 24 hours to most questions posted.

To optimize staff time, responses to recurring themes and repeat questions will be addressed once in this forum.

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  • Share I'm concerned about the lack of adequate shade, especially during the peak heat of the Okanagan summer. While I understand there may be a few small shaded areas and a play structure with a roof, these are insufficient. Children, as we know, won't remain confined to those limited spots. They naturally spread out across the playground, which is the very essence of play. Relying on morning and evening shade from trees simply doesn't address the intense midday sun. Why isn't Kelowna prioritizing the installation of more substantial shade structures in its parks to protect children from the harsh Okanagan sun during the hottest parts of the day? on Facebook Share I'm concerned about the lack of adequate shade, especially during the peak heat of the Okanagan summer. While I understand there may be a few small shaded areas and a play structure with a roof, these are insufficient. Children, as we know, won't remain confined to those limited spots. They naturally spread out across the playground, which is the very essence of play. Relying on morning and evening shade from trees simply doesn't address the intense midday sun. Why isn't Kelowna prioritizing the installation of more substantial shade structures in its parks to protect children from the harsh Okanagan sun during the hottest parts of the day? on Twitter Share I'm concerned about the lack of adequate shade, especially during the peak heat of the Okanagan summer. While I understand there may be a few small shaded areas and a play structure with a roof, these are insufficient. Children, as we know, won't remain confined to those limited spots. They naturally spread out across the playground, which is the very essence of play. Relying on morning and evening shade from trees simply doesn't address the intense midday sun. Why isn't Kelowna prioritizing the installation of more substantial shade structures in its parks to protect children from the harsh Okanagan sun during the hottest parts of the day? on Linkedin Email I'm concerned about the lack of adequate shade, especially during the peak heat of the Okanagan summer. While I understand there may be a few small shaded areas and a play structure with a roof, these are insufficient. Children, as we know, won't remain confined to those limited spots. They naturally spread out across the playground, which is the very essence of play. Relying on morning and evening shade from trees simply doesn't address the intense midday sun. Why isn't Kelowna prioritizing the installation of more substantial shade structures in its parks to protect children from the harsh Okanagan sun during the hottest parts of the day? link

    I'm concerned about the lack of adequate shade, especially during the peak heat of the Okanagan summer. While I understand there may be a few small shaded areas and a play structure with a roof, these are insufficient. Children, as we know, won't remain confined to those limited spots. They naturally spread out across the playground, which is the very essence of play. Relying on morning and evening shade from trees simply doesn't address the intense midday sun. Why isn't Kelowna prioritizing the installation of more substantial shade structures in its parks to protect children from the harsh Okanagan sun during the hottest parts of the day?

    Abl asked 1 day ago

    Thanks for your comment. Your feedback is important to us and it will be provided to the capital projects team.

  • Share Will it be fully fenced in? Some parents have multiple young children (outnumbered), and getting all the way to the far end of West Kelowna is not always feasible. on Facebook Share Will it be fully fenced in? Some parents have multiple young children (outnumbered), and getting all the way to the far end of West Kelowna is not always feasible. on Twitter Share Will it be fully fenced in? Some parents have multiple young children (outnumbered), and getting all the way to the far end of West Kelowna is not always feasible. on Linkedin Email Will it be fully fenced in? Some parents have multiple young children (outnumbered), and getting all the way to the far end of West Kelowna is not always feasible. link

    Will it be fully fenced in? Some parents have multiple young children (outnumbered), and getting all the way to the far end of West Kelowna is not always feasible.

    Abl asked 1 day ago

    This renewal plan does not include fencing around the playground. Thank you for your comment. Your feedback is important to us and it will be provided to the capital projects team.

  • Share It looks like the playground manufacturer is US based (Burke), was an effort made to find a Canadian manufacturer? on Facebook Share It looks like the playground manufacturer is US based (Burke), was an effort made to find a Canadian manufacturer? on Twitter Share It looks like the playground manufacturer is US based (Burke), was an effort made to find a Canadian manufacturer? on Linkedin Email It looks like the playground manufacturer is US based (Burke), was an effort made to find a Canadian manufacturer? link

    It looks like the playground manufacturer is US based (Burke), was an effort made to find a Canadian manufacturer?

    sdoricic asked 9 days ago

    Thank you for your question. This contract resulted from a public request for proposal (RFP) process, conducted in line with RDCO's trade agreement requirements and Purchasing Policy. While the manufacturer of the playground equipment components is Burke, the RDCO's contract is with PlayQuest Recreation.  PlayQuest is a Canadian-based company in Edmonton, AB, and is the Canadian representative of Burke.  The contract with PlayQuest is for the playground Design-Build. It may be worth noting that this particular RFP was conducted well-before the current US-Canada trade issues and tariffs were announced.

  • Share Thank you for your work on this. Would it be possible to increase the size of the climbing structure? Considering the number of kids that use this park at many times throughout the day, the currently proposed design looks fairly small and limiting. Also, I agree with another comment about runnable ramps/platforms. You would not necessarily have to build a full structure to make a run-able route, but including an on-ground running route design with limitations as to where you could enter/exit would be great for tag-type games. on Facebook Share Thank you for your work on this. Would it be possible to increase the size of the climbing structure? Considering the number of kids that use this park at many times throughout the day, the currently proposed design looks fairly small and limiting. Also, I agree with another comment about runnable ramps/platforms. You would not necessarily have to build a full structure to make a run-able route, but including an on-ground running route design with limitations as to where you could enter/exit would be great for tag-type games. on Twitter Share Thank you for your work on this. Would it be possible to increase the size of the climbing structure? Considering the number of kids that use this park at many times throughout the day, the currently proposed design looks fairly small and limiting. Also, I agree with another comment about runnable ramps/platforms. You would not necessarily have to build a full structure to make a run-able route, but including an on-ground running route design with limitations as to where you could enter/exit would be great for tag-type games. on Linkedin Email Thank you for your work on this. Would it be possible to increase the size of the climbing structure? Considering the number of kids that use this park at many times throughout the day, the currently proposed design looks fairly small and limiting. Also, I agree with another comment about runnable ramps/platforms. You would not necessarily have to build a full structure to make a run-able route, but including an on-ground running route design with limitations as to where you could enter/exit would be great for tag-type games. link

    Thank you for your work on this. Would it be possible to increase the size of the climbing structure? Considering the number of kids that use this park at many times throughout the day, the currently proposed design looks fairly small and limiting. Also, I agree with another comment about runnable ramps/platforms. You would not necessarily have to build a full structure to make a run-able route, but including an on-ground running route design with limitations as to where you could enter/exit would be great for tag-type games.

    jaywild asked 2 days ago

    Thank you! The scope of this renewal is a replacement of like-for like while conforming to CSA safety standards.There are areas for children two to five and five to 12 which provide developmentally appropriate play opportunities. There is also an adventure playground located at the east end of the park which is a nice option for children of all ages to run freely.

  • Share Is there going to be be shaded areas incorporated in to this design and all other parks with playgrounds in the city? If the dodge is mean to be thoughtful and inclusive then the climate and customers should be taken in to consideration. Parents with children and babies are the ones using these parks and it is very hot during the summer months. Countries like Australia often incorporate shade in to the design of playgrounds. Why is this not a mandatory requirement in Kelowna when we have similar temperatures during the summer months? Are the people designing the playgrounds and parks people who have actually used a playground with a small baby and toddler during 35 degree heat? Thank you. on Facebook Share Is there going to be be shaded areas incorporated in to this design and all other parks with playgrounds in the city? If the dodge is mean to be thoughtful and inclusive then the climate and customers should be taken in to consideration. Parents with children and babies are the ones using these parks and it is very hot during the summer months. Countries like Australia often incorporate shade in to the design of playgrounds. Why is this not a mandatory requirement in Kelowna when we have similar temperatures during the summer months? Are the people designing the playgrounds and parks people who have actually used a playground with a small baby and toddler during 35 degree heat? Thank you. on Twitter Share Is there going to be be shaded areas incorporated in to this design and all other parks with playgrounds in the city? If the dodge is mean to be thoughtful and inclusive then the climate and customers should be taken in to consideration. Parents with children and babies are the ones using these parks and it is very hot during the summer months. Countries like Australia often incorporate shade in to the design of playgrounds. Why is this not a mandatory requirement in Kelowna when we have similar temperatures during the summer months? Are the people designing the playgrounds and parks people who have actually used a playground with a small baby and toddler during 35 degree heat? Thank you. on Linkedin Email Is there going to be be shaded areas incorporated in to this design and all other parks with playgrounds in the city? If the dodge is mean to be thoughtful and inclusive then the climate and customers should be taken in to consideration. Parents with children and babies are the ones using these parks and it is very hot during the summer months. Countries like Australia often incorporate shade in to the design of playgrounds. Why is this not a mandatory requirement in Kelowna when we have similar temperatures during the summer months? Are the people designing the playgrounds and parks people who have actually used a playground with a small baby and toddler during 35 degree heat? Thank you. link

    Is there going to be be shaded areas incorporated in to this design and all other parks with playgrounds in the city? If the dodge is mean to be thoughtful and inclusive then the climate and customers should be taken in to consideration. Parents with children and babies are the ones using these parks and it is very hot during the summer months. Countries like Australia often incorporate shade in to the design of playgrounds. Why is this not a mandatory requirement in Kelowna when we have similar temperatures during the summer months? Are the people designing the playgrounds and parks people who have actually used a playground with a small baby and toddler during 35 degree heat? Thank you.

    Binn943 asked 2 days ago

    Thanks for your question. We can only speak to the design for this playground renewal in this regional park. There are some shade features that are designed to cast shadows for interest over the play area. A roof above one of the largest play structures will also provide some shade. The materials that will be used will be plastic or coated metal, reducing the risk of injury due to heat, but during peak sun and temperatures in warmer weather, caution is advised.

  • Share Thank you for listening to your community! Much appreciated! This looks way better than the original design. on Facebook Share Thank you for listening to your community! Much appreciated! This looks way better than the original design. on Twitter Share Thank you for listening to your community! Much appreciated! This looks way better than the original design. on Linkedin Email Thank you for listening to your community! Much appreciated! This looks way better than the original design. link

    Thank you for listening to your community! Much appreciated! This looks way better than the original design.

    jessicapower1 asked 8 days ago

    Thank you! We appreciate all feedback.

  • Share This looks so great! Thank you for listening to community feedback after releasing the first design. I have one question- were in-ground rubber trampolines ever considered for this playground? I have seen them lots in other cities and they are so much fun. Thanks again for providing this awesome playground for the city! on Facebook Share This looks so great! Thank you for listening to community feedback after releasing the first design. I have one question- were in-ground rubber trampolines ever considered for this playground? I have seen them lots in other cities and they are so much fun. Thanks again for providing this awesome playground for the city! on Twitter Share This looks so great! Thank you for listening to community feedback after releasing the first design. I have one question- were in-ground rubber trampolines ever considered for this playground? I have seen them lots in other cities and they are so much fun. Thanks again for providing this awesome playground for the city! on Linkedin Email This looks so great! Thank you for listening to community feedback after releasing the first design. I have one question- were in-ground rubber trampolines ever considered for this playground? I have seen them lots in other cities and they are so much fun. Thanks again for providing this awesome playground for the city! link

    This looks so great! Thank you for listening to community feedback after releasing the first design. I have one question- were in-ground rubber trampolines ever considered for this playground? I have seen them lots in other cities and they are so much fun. Thanks again for providing this awesome playground for the city!

    Stephmitchell12 asked 6 days ago

    Thanks for your support! The suggestion of an in-ground trampoline is not part of this plan, but the idea will be shared with the capital projects team for consideration as other sections are renewed.

  • Share Way better!! on Facebook Share Way better!! on Twitter Share Way better!! on Linkedin Email Way better!! link

    Way better!!

    Tamara asked 9 days ago

    Thanks for your feedback!

  • Share Not a question, just wanting to say thank you for the revisions and taking the feedback from the public seriously. The revised plans look much more inclusive, suited to a broader age range of children. Keeping the swings, rope climbing area and existing sensory area are fantastic and this new addition will really enhance the playground! We love Mission Creek Park and can’t wait for the updates to the playground. My adventurous, almost 3 year old will love it for years I’m sure! on Facebook Share Not a question, just wanting to say thank you for the revisions and taking the feedback from the public seriously. The revised plans look much more inclusive, suited to a broader age range of children. Keeping the swings, rope climbing area and existing sensory area are fantastic and this new addition will really enhance the playground! We love Mission Creek Park and can’t wait for the updates to the playground. My adventurous, almost 3 year old will love it for years I’m sure! on Twitter Share Not a question, just wanting to say thank you for the revisions and taking the feedback from the public seriously. The revised plans look much more inclusive, suited to a broader age range of children. Keeping the swings, rope climbing area and existing sensory area are fantastic and this new addition will really enhance the playground! We love Mission Creek Park and can’t wait for the updates to the playground. My adventurous, almost 3 year old will love it for years I’m sure! on Linkedin Email Not a question, just wanting to say thank you for the revisions and taking the feedback from the public seriously. The revised plans look much more inclusive, suited to a broader age range of children. Keeping the swings, rope climbing area and existing sensory area are fantastic and this new addition will really enhance the playground! We love Mission Creek Park and can’t wait for the updates to the playground. My adventurous, almost 3 year old will love it for years I’m sure! link

    Not a question, just wanting to say thank you for the revisions and taking the feedback from the public seriously. The revised plans look much more inclusive, suited to a broader age range of children. Keeping the swings, rope climbing area and existing sensory area are fantastic and this new addition will really enhance the playground! We love Mission Creek Park and can’t wait for the updates to the playground. My adventurous, almost 3 year old will love it for years I’m sure!

    Christina Ellis asked 8 days ago

    Thank you!

  • Share Why cant we have a park built here like the Jumpstart Canadian tire park in surrey on Facebook Share Why cant we have a park built here like the Jumpstart Canadian tire park in surrey on Twitter Share Why cant we have a park built here like the Jumpstart Canadian tire park in surrey on Linkedin Email Why cant we have a park built here like the Jumpstart Canadian tire park in surrey link

    Why cant we have a park built here like the Jumpstart Canadian tire park in surrey

    Luna marie asked 6 days ago

    Thanks for your question. The Jumpstart Playground in Unwin Park, Surrey, BC is impressive! The footprint for this park is roughly 4000 square feet, which is quite a bit smaller.

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