What makes a great neighbourhood playground? Is it a favourite piece of equipment, a place for children to explore, or simply having a welcoming space for families to gather?
The City of Vernon wants to hear from residents about the Grahame Park playground as it begins exploring what the future could look like for this well-used community space.
With the existing playground nearing the end of its useful life, the City is inviting community members to share their experiences, perspectives and ideas through an online survey to help inform future planning.
Grahame Park is a multi-use recreational space featuring baseball diamonds, a sports field, open green space and a playground. The park is also shared with Clarence Fulton Secondary School, making it an important space for a variety of recreational and community activities.
Before considering potential changes, the City wants to better understand how residents use the playground and surrounding park, what they value about the space, and what should be considered when planning for its future.
The survey invites community members to share feedback on:
- How they currently use the playground and surrounding park.
- What they enjoy and value about the existing playground.
- Their thoughts on the playground's current location.
- What they believe should be considered in future planning.
At this stage, no decisions have been made about whether or how the playground will be renewed. The engagement is an opportunity for residents to share their perspectives early in the planning process.
Following the engagement, City staff will review the feedback alongside other considerations, including the condition of the existing playground, its role within the broader park system and available resources.
Have your say!
Whether you're a parent who regularly visits the playground, a nearby resident, or someone who enjoys spending time at Grahame Park, your feedback can help shape future planning for this community space.
To learn more and complete the survey, visit letstalkvernon.ca/grahame-park.