Park Renewal Projects

Leighland Park Renewal

The City of Burlington is renewing Leighland Park.

The project will include:

• Renewal of ball diamond D2 with added accessible spectator seating
• Tennis courts with line painting for tennis and pickleball
• Basketball/ball hockey court
• Fitness loop with outdoor fitness equipment
• Leash-free area
• Multiple shade structures with seating
• Drinking fountain
• Site furniture
• Drainage improvements
• Trees

Click to view concept plan image [PDF]

Project Schedule MilestoneTiming

Neighborhood Engagement

Complete

Design work

Complete

Tender for construction contract

Complete

Expected start of construction

October 2022

Expected construction complete

June 2023

Safety during construction is our priority. Construction fence will be in place to secure the construction site.

The contractor at Leighland Park is experiencing ongoing vandalism to equipment and fencing. Vandalism increases costs and creates delays and having unauthorized people...

Tuck Park Playground Improvements

The City of Burlington is renewing the park playground at Tuck Park (3405 Spruce Ave.) in Summer 2022.

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing playground equipment and safety surfaces
• accessible transition curb-ramp at swing
• new playground equipment and swings - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
• new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground and swings
• new seating at playground/swing area
• tree planting around playground/swing area

The park will remain open during construction, however, there will be some minor disruption due to construction activity. The playground area will remain closed and fenced off with signs posted until the final safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Love My Playground! Survey - thank you for your input

In 2021, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get public feedback about the types of equipment they'd like to see at local playgrounds...

Taywood Park Playground Improvements

The City of Burlington is renewing the park and playground at Taywood Park (4357 Millcroft Park Dr.) in Spring-Summer 2022.

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing playground equipment and safety surfaces
• new playground curb areas
• accessible transition curb-ramps
• new playground equipment and swings - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
• new engineered wood-fibre safety surfacing at playground and swings
• new seating at playground/swing areas
• repaved pathways at playground
• tree planting around playground/swing area
• new concrete at park entries
• site furnishings to be replaced

The park will remain open during construction, however, there will be some minor disruptions due to construction activity. The playground area will remain closed and fenced off with signs posted until the final safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Love My Playground! Survey - thank you for your input

In 2021, the City conducted...

Florence Meares PS Playground Improvements

The City of Burlington is renewing the school playground at Florence Meares PS (2102 Berwick Dr) in Summer 2022 once students are out of school.

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing playground equipment and safety surfaces
• new playground curb areas
• accessible transition curb-ramps
• new playground equipment and swings - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
• new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground and swings
• new seating at playground/swing areas
• asphalt pathway
• tree planting around playground/swing area

The school grounds will remain open during construction, however, there will be some minor inconveniences experienced due to construction activity.  The playground area 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 2021, the City conducted...

Central Park Leash Free Area Construction

Update

Construction is complete, and the leash free area is open.

Overview

The City of Burlington is constructing a leash-free area in Central Park.

The new leash-free area will be located close to the intersection of New Street and Drury Lane, with pedestrian access from Drury Lane.

View Map [PDF]

The new leash-free area will include:

• A 0.17 hectare area fully fenced with a six foot high chain link fence
• Double gated entry/exit enclosure
• Accessible park bench

Construction is expected to begin in September and take approximately six to eight weeks to complete depending on weather conditions.

To ensure safety during construction, the construction area will be fenced off with signs posted. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping the construction site safe during construction.

Community Involvement and Council Support

In 2019, Council approved changes to the leash-free area criteria and leash-free area request process through report PR-12-19.

In 2021, a request was received...