South Playground Revitalization

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Yarmouth Town Council recently approved funding in the amount of $80,000 for the revitalization of the South End Playground. This park is heavily used by youth and families in the area, but is in need of repairs and upgrades as vandalism and age have taken a toll in recent years. Work will get underway soon to remove two buildings that have been deemed unsafe and no longer practical for use. The buildings are set to be demolished soon to clear the way for new community spaces and structures that will better serve users of the park.

We Want Your Input!

The best way to make sure the money is put to best use is to talk with the people who use the park the most. We want to hear YOUR ideas and what you think the park needs. We want to revitalize the park to work for YOU!

How Will We Get Your Input?

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30 pm at South Church, 20 Forbes Street (old South Centennial School). We invite everyone to come and discuss the future of the playground. The meeting is open to the public, providing a chance for community members of all ages to share their ideas. What we hear from this session will be used to help with the redesign and makeover of the park. We need a BIG turnout, and especially need local youth to join us. We want the changes to work for you, so come and tell us what you think!

Also, there are easy to use tools on this page to allow you to submit your ideas today. Check out the "Ideas". "Stories", and "Questions" tools below.

Instructions for using the tabs below:

To send us your ideas, use the "Ideas" tab. Click the black "Have Your Say" button. Click that button and fill in the rest. If you want to share a story, use the "Stories" tab. If you wish to send us a question, use the "Questions" tab. All three of these are at the bottom of the page.





Yarmouth Town Council recently approved funding in the amount of $80,000 for the revitalization of the South End Playground. This park is heavily used by youth and families in the area, but is in need of repairs and upgrades as vandalism and age have taken a toll in recent years. Work will get underway soon to remove two buildings that have been deemed unsafe and no longer practical for use. The buildings are set to be demolished soon to clear the way for new community spaces and structures that will better serve users of the park.

We Want Your Input!

The best way to make sure the money is put to best use is to talk with the people who use the park the most. We want to hear YOUR ideas and what you think the park needs. We want to revitalize the park to work for YOU!

How Will We Get Your Input?

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30 pm at South Church, 20 Forbes Street (old South Centennial School). We invite everyone to come and discuss the future of the playground. The meeting is open to the public, providing a chance for community members of all ages to share their ideas. What we hear from this session will be used to help with the redesign and makeover of the park. We need a BIG turnout, and especially need local youth to join us. We want the changes to work for you, so come and tell us what you think!

Also, there are easy to use tools on this page to allow you to submit your ideas today. Check out the "Ideas". "Stories", and "Questions" tools below.

Instructions for using the tabs below:

To send us your ideas, use the "Ideas" tab. Click the black "Have Your Say" button. Click that button and fill in the rest. If you want to share a story, use the "Stories" tab. If you wish to send us a question, use the "Questions" tab. All three of these are at the bottom of the page.





  • Proposed Upgrades

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    In August 2024 a community workshop was held at the former South Centennial School, where community members and stakeholders shared their ideas for the revitalization of the South Playground. The list below is a compilation of the ideas that were shared at the meeting (the numbers represent the popularity of the item among the groups in the workshop).

    • Open air pavilion (5)
    • Security cameras (1)
    • Remove hill (5)
    • Basketball court (1)
    • Green space/picnic area (3)
    • Bike racks (1)
    • Outdoor fitness equipment (3)
    • Artwork (1)
    • Splash pad/water course (2)
    • Increased curb appeal (1)
    • Accessible play equipment (2)
    • Entrance (gate) on east side to Parent’s Place (1)
    • Widen/improve the concrete walkway (2)
    • Vendor area (1)
    • Washrooms (2)
    • Zip Line and obstacle course (1)
    • Gardens (2)
    • Graffiti wall (1)
    • Sensory equipment (1)
    • Playground lighting (1)
    • Inclusive equipment (1)

    After reviewing the above list staff proposed to proceed with the top three items. Council approved moving forward with these three items at the April 10th, 2025 council meeting:

    1) Open Air Pavilion

    The pavilion will act as a gathering place for the community, facilitating a wide range of community-based activities and programs, and shelter from the elements. The pavilion will be constructed on the former building site, at the Southeast corner of the property. This will save costs as the existing concrete pad will be reused (a savings of $12,000). The pavilion will include lighting and electrical outlets and will be approximately 24 ft by 36 ft in size. The procurement process will include a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of an open-air pavilion. Estimated cost is $45,000 to $65,000.

    2) Remove the hill/mound

    Removing the hill will create a more open and accessible area suitable for picnics, outdoor games and community gatherings. Some of the material (soil) can be distributed to low areas in the park and some will be repurposed or donated (as fill material). This area will essentially remain as an open space intended for free play. Estimated cost is $4,000 to $6,000.

    3) Green space/picnic area

    Enhance the green spaces by installing benches and picnic tables throughout the site. A new walkway c/w accessible picnic table will be installed near the southwest corner of the site, beneath the shade trees. Low maintenance shrubs, including sensory plants, will be planted along the new walkway. Estimated cost is $10,000 to $14,000.


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