Park Renewal Projects

Pathfinder Park Leash-Free Area Construction

Construction ScheduleSeptember to Mid-October 2024
Pathfinder Park leash-free area

The City of Burlington has completed the construction of a leash-free area in Pathfinder Park. The new leash-free area is located at the back of the park along the path.

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Project update

The Pathfinder Park leash free area is now open!

Project scope

The new leash-free area will include:

• A 0.05 hectare area fully fenced with a six foot high chain link fence
• Double gated entry/exit enclosure
• Accessible park bench

Leash-free dog parks

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Leighland Park Renewal

Project Schedule

Repairs - fall 2024

Project Rendering

The playground at Leighland Park is closed while the City prepares and implements a plan to repair the underground water drainage system. We anticipate that repairs will be complete this fall. 

Due to a very wet spring and soil conditions at the park, the existing drainage system has become overwhelmed and has failed to properly remove water from the playground area. The wood fibre safety surface has become water-logged which means it has lost its effectiveness as a safety feature. In an abundance of caution, the playground will remain closed until the drainage system can be repaired and the safety surface can be replaced. We understand the community’s frustration, but safety of playground users is the number one priority.

We appreciate your patience. We certainly did not expect to have to close the playground this year. A short-term closure like this will help ensure the playground’s life-span and children’s safety. It is essential the...

Spencer Smith Park Water Jet Plaza Improvements

Construction ScheduleLate-October 2024
Spencer Smith

The City of Burlington is renewing Spencer Smith Park.

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Proposed Improvements This project includes:

• New artificial turf
• New concrete pad

What to expect during construction

Your safety during construction is our priority. 

The park will remain open. The water jet plaza will be closed during construction. A security fence will be in place to secure this area.

Do not enter the construction site at any time.

Next steps Project contact

For more information about park design and construction, please contact:

Nick Pirzas
Supervisor, Engineering services
Email Nick...

Cavendish Park Renewal

Construction ScheduleMid-September to November/December 2024Cavendish Park

The City of Burlington is renewing Cavendish Park, located at 2155 Cavendish Dr., guided by the ‘Get Involved Burlington/Your Parks’ survey input that was gathered from local area residents in April 2024. Concept B: Green Open Space was voted the preferred concept.

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Construction at Cavendish Park will include:

• Removal of the existing ball diamond (backstop, fencing, player benches and infield)
• Installation of new asphalt and concrete surfacing seating area
• Installation of metal shade tables, site furnishings, benches...

Fairchild Park Renewal

Construction Schedule Construction is completePlayground Rendering* *Colours may vary. 

The City of Burlington is renewing Fairchild Park, located at 2175 Fairchild Blvd. This renewal is guided by the ‘Love My Playground’ survey input, that was gathered from local area residents, in 2021.

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Project schedule

Construction is expected to begin, weather permitting, in late April and last approximately 8-10 weeks. (Please note: The completion date may be affected by weather, or by production and service delays in the construction industry.)

Due to...