High Park residents are determined to rebuild a one-of-a-kind wooden playground that was set ablaze in the wee hours of Saturday morning.

The beloved Jamie Bell playground, consisting of a series of castles with regal looking triangular tops, became engulfed in bright oranges flames shortly after 3 a.m.

“We’re not going to let some thugs burn down our playground,” said Sarah Doucette, the councillor for Parkdale-High Park.

“This was much more than a playground. This community came up with the idea for it, put their money into it, designed and built it. Many of the children were involved in designing and building it.”

The playground, built in 1999, is just steps from the High Park Zoo, near Parkside Dr. and Spring Rd.

Karen Maguire, 48, has lived in the area since she was a girl. She and her own daughter, along with other family members, helped build it. Maguire said she watched her kids grow up there.

“There were always tons of kids in there, even in the middle of winter. It was such a community place,” she said.

The playground was named after the late community activist Jamie Bell, who came up with the idea for it.

Doucette said a meeting is scheduled Monday to discuss rebuilding options.

“The community responses on Twitter and Facebook have been amazing. So many people want to start fundraising right now,” she said.