Playgrounds in Edmonton with Surface and Accessibility Attributes

Data.edmonton.ca provides a list of all playgrounds in Edmonton, including those owned by Parks, School Boards, or private entities but maintained by the City of Edmonton. The dataset includes details on surface type, accessibility, location, and maintenance jurisdiction. It was last updated on 2026-05-25.

Use Cases

• Map playground locations and density using Latitude, Longitude, and Neighbourhood Name.
• Analyze the distribution of accessible playgrounds using the Accessibility and Surface Type columns.
• Assess playground maintenance and ownership patterns across city wards using Maintainer, User Category, and Wards columns.
• Join with other civic datasets for neighborhood analysis using Neighbourhood ID or Geometry Point.

Strengths

• Includes precise geospatial coordinates (Latitude, Longitude) and geometry points for mapping.
• Contains specific attributes for accessibility and surface materials, supporting inclusive design analysis.
• Integrates multiple civic boundary schemas (Wards, School Districts, Neighbourhoods) for cross-referencing.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Last updated 2026-05-25; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

data.edmonton.ca

Collection Method

Likely compiled from municipal asset management and maintenance records.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-25 08:23:58.

Geography

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.