Back to SearchColin Alton Parkette, in Alton West Village, is now open!
Construction started in October 2020 and was complete in June 2021.
Colin Alton Parkette includes:
- New playground with wood fibre safety surface and accessible shaded seating areas
- Small leash free area for dogs that is fully fenced with double gate access
- Accessible 200m loop paved path
- Outdoor fitness equipment designed for a range of abilities
- Drinking fountain with ground level dog bowl
- Park benches, litter receptacle, picnic tables with umbrellas, and bike racks
- Tree planting and naturalized shrub beds
Playground Equipment Drawings
Fitness Equipment Drawings
Park Drawing
Living Lab
The City has partnered with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to turn Colin Alton Parkette into a living science lab! Shrub beds and tree planting pits will receive two different soil preparation treatments. The health of the trees and shrubs in the park will be monitored over time so that comparisons between soil preparation types and plant success can be monitored and analyzed. These observations will contribute to continuing improvements to street tree planting methods and the success rates of future trees in the City.
Project Timeline - Updated
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Milestones |
Timing |
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Love My Playground Survey and Play Equipment Selection |
Complete – Winter 2020 |
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Burlington City Council approval of project budget |
Complete – Winter 2020 |
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Design work |
Complete – Spring 2020 |
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Tender for construction contract |
Complete – July 2020 |
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Start of Construction |
Complete - October 2020 |
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Construction complete |
Complete - June 2021 |
Public Engagement
In 2019, we invited you to complete an online survey to give us an idea of the features that you want for the new playground at Colin Alton Parkette. We received a tremendous response. This information was very helpful in designing the playground to respond to the unique needs and preferences of the community. In the winter of 2020, the City selected the vendor to build the playground at Colin Alton Parkette.
For more information about Love My Playground, please visit burlington.ca/lovemyplayground
Contact
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For information about park design and construction, you can contact:
Becky Ellis
Landscape Architect, Capital Works
becky.ellis@burlington.ca
905-335-7600 ext. 7363
For information about park services and planning, you can contact:
Jim Seferiades
Recreation Planner, Recreation Services
jim.seferiades@burlington.ca
905-335-7600 ext. 7785
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