Park Renewal Projects

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.

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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 for a new leash-free area in Central Park through the leash-free...

The City of Burlington is renewing the school playground at Rolling Meadows Public School (1522 Mountain Grove Ave.) in Summer 2022.

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of the existing swings and safety surfaces
• new curbs
• 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

Construction schedule and playground area closure:

The construction of the playground will start in early July and total completion is anticipated to be October, weather pending. The bulk of the site works (removals of old play equipment, installation of concrete curbing and pathway connections) will take place in July/August.  The new play equipment installation will take place in October.

The school grounds will remain open during construction, however, there will be some...

The City of Burlington is renewing the school playground at Pineland Public School (5121 Meadowhill Rd., Burlington) in Summer 2022.

The proposed improvements include:

Removal of the two existing playgrounds

• Removing all old play equipment, swings and safety surfaces

New playground installation by the parking lot which will include:

• new curbs
• 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

Construction schedule and playground area closure:

The construction of the playground will start in early July and total completion is anticipated to be October, weather pending. The bulk of the site works (removals of old play equipment, installation of concrete curbing and pathway connections) will take place in July/August.  The new play equipment...

The City of Burlington is renewing the playground at Longmoor Park (4501 Longmoor Dr.,) in Summer 2022.

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of the existing playground including all play equipment, swings and safety surfaces
• new curbs
• 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

Construction schedule and playground area closure:

Construction of the playground begins in late June and total completion is anticipated to be October, weather pending. The bulk of the site works (removals of old play equipment, installation of concrete curbing and pathway connections) will take place in July.  The new play equipment installation will take place in October.

The park will remain open during construction, however, there will be some minor...