Current City Projects and Construction

Roly Bird Park Playground Renewal

The City of Burlington is renewing the park and playground at Roly Bird Park (2203 Industrial St.) in Summer-Fall 2021.

The proposed improvements include:

• Replacement of existing playground equipment and swings
• Installation of new engineered safety surfacing around the playground and swings
• New concrete transition curbs for accessibility into playground areas
• New trees

Construction schedule and playground area closure:

Construction will take place from mid-July to mid-October, weather dependent.

For safety, the playground area of the park will be closed during the construction period.  The area of the closure will be fenced off.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction. 

*due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the production and service delays in the construction industry, this completion date may be affected.

Love My Playground! Survey – thank you for your input

In 2019, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get the public's feedback about the types of equipment...

Sherwood and Nelson Park Accessibility Improvements

Sherwood Forest Park and Nelson Park Accessible Bleachers Installations and Site improvements.

Contract ES-21-20

Proposed Works

The City of Burlington is replacing the old sports bleachers with new accessible style bleachers and upgrading the surrounding site at the following parks.

• Sherwood Forest Park – Rugby Field
• Nelson Park – Diamond D2

These works will take place in May and June.

Contact

For information about this construction project, please contact:

Peggy LeiProject Manager, Parks Design and Constructiontel. 905-335-7600, ext. 7799

email: peggy.lei@burlington.ca

Sheldon Park Water Service

The City of Burlington has awarded a construction contract to upgrade the water service infrastructure at Sheldon Park (5320 Riverside Dr.) in October and November 2021.The upgrade will improve the water pressure for the irrigation system and provide a water source for an ice-skating rink in the winter.The proposed work will include:

• Replacement of the in-ground water service chamber with new above ground water service cabinet
• Replacement of corroded steel watermain with new watermain
• All season yard hydrant (to provide water in the winter for ice-rink)

For safety, the area under construction will be fenced off during the construction period. The remaining areas of the park will still be open for public use.

Contact

Peggy LeiProject Manager, Parks Design and Construction - Engineering ServicesCity of Burlingtonemail: peggy.lei@burlington.ca

Mountain Gardens Parkette Improvements

The City of Burlington is renewing the park and playground at Mountain Gardens Parkette (2080 Mount Forest Dr.) in Summer-Fall 2021.

The proposed improvements include:

• The replacement of existing playground equipment and swings
• The installation of new engineered safety surfacing around the playground and swings
• New concrete perimeter curb and transition curb for accessibility into playground area
• Renewed asphalt pathway to playground
• Renewed seating
• Installation of bike racks
• Renewed waste receptacle

The park will remain closed and fenced off with signs posted until final 3rd party safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Love My Playground! Survey – thank you for your input

In 2019, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get the public's feedback about the types of equipment they'd like to see at local playgrounds when the equipment is replaced in 2021. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey, including the many children...

Irving Parkette

Irving Parkette – Renewal

The City of Burlington is renewing Irving Parkette in the summer of 2021.

Proposed Improvements 

This project includes:

• New playground equipment and swings
• New engineered wood fibre safety surface for playground and swings
• Asphalt pathway
• New drinking fountain, metal picnic tables with umbrellas, benches and bike racks
• Removal of existing playground equipment
• Removal of the wood pergola and stone seat wall
• Removal of the paving stone pathway

What to expect during construction

What to Expect During Construction

Your safety during construction is our priority.

Irving Parkette will be closed during construction. Construction fence will be in place to secure the construction site.

Do not enter the construction site at any time.

Love My Playground! Survey

In 2020, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get the public's feedback about the types of equipment they'd like to see at local playgrounds when the equipment is replaced in 2020 and 2021.  Thank you to everyone...