Florell Park features a new playground and accessible amenities

Members of Council and neighbourhood residents celebrated the completion of the Florell Park redevelopment project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 19.

The park redevelopment project focused on accessibility and access for all abilities and ages. The project included the addition of accessible park pathways and an accessible walking loop that comply with Oshawa Accessibility Design Standards and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards. There are accessible benches, and accessible play features include an accessible ramp on the play structure, a wheelchair rocker and a swing with an accessible seat. The redevelopment also included new bike rings, new site furnishings and plantings of trees and shrubs.

Located at 960 Florell Drive (off Olive Avenue, east of Harmony Road South), the 5.14 hectare neighbourhood park features a new playground structure for children ages 2-12 on wood fibre safety surfacing and includes slides, a swing set and ground play elements.

Community engagement was undertaken in fall 2021 on preferred playground equipment and accessibility components for the Florell Park redevelopment project. Construction began in June 2022 and was completed by end of 2022.

For more information about Florell Park and the City’s other parks and trails, visit the City’s Parks and Facilities Directory or visit Oshawa.ca/parks.

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“We are excited to welcome the spring weather with another upgraded neighbourhood park in the great City of Oshawa. Florell Park offers so many opportunities for all ages and children of all abilities to enjoy the outdoors,” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter.

“Thank you to the neighbourhood residents for providing input into the upgrades, play features and accessibility components of Florell Park. With the redevelopment project now complete, Florell Park can be enjoyed by all,” said Councillor Brian Nicholson, Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and Ward 5 Regional & City Councillor.

“The Florell Park redevelopment project is another great example of Oshawa City Council investing in neighbourhood parks and trails for all ages and abilities,” said Councillor Rick Kerr, Vice-Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee.

“With a new playground for children ages 2-12, swings, accessible play components and a pathway and walking loop, Florell Park will be a focal point in this neighbourhood for years to come,” said Councillor John Gray, Ward 5 City Councillor.

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Neighbourhood residents joined Oshawa City Council for the official reopening of Florell Park. The park features a new playground structure for children ages 2-12, a swing set, ground play elements, bike rings, accessible park pathways and a walking loop.