LaSalle Park Community Marina

Parking Update: Dec. 16, 2019

The parking lot at the LaSalle Park Community Marina will be closed from Monday, Dec. 16 until 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 as the materials for the installation of the new wave break are delivered. This closure is to ensure public safety while trucks and materials arrive. Visitors to the Marina are asked to use the upper parking lots at LaSalle Park.

About LaSalle Park Community Marina

The Marina is a beautiful location for residents and tourists to launch their boats and enjoy the crisp waters of Lake Ontario and Burlington’s breathtaking lakefront views. The Marina has 219 docking spaces and is protected by a floating wave break. The Burlington Sailing and Boating Club (BS&BC) and the Able Sail program offer sailing programs at the Marina. In addition, the City has a public boat launch at the Marina that is protected by the floating wave break.

What is a Wave Break?

A wave break is a structure in water used by marinas to stop large waves from reaching the docks which can cause damage to the docks and boats and is a safety concern for boaters and people on the docks.

Accountability for the Wave Break and Marina

The City of Burlington owns the wave break and the Marina. The LPMA runs and operates the Marina.

Next Steps for the Marina and Wave Break

The LaSalle Park Marina Association has a Joint Venture Agreement with the City that expired at the end of October 2019. 

On Sept. 23, 2019 Burlington City Council approved the following from Report CM-17-19 to determine these next steps for the Marina and wave break:

• City will finalize a long-term licence agreement with the LaSalle Park Marina Association for the operation of the Marina at LaSalle Park.  Communications outlining and highlighting key elements of this license agreement will be shared on this page once available.
• Council approved the purchase of a new floating wave break and approval of a preferred operating model for the Marina at LaSalle Park. Installation of the wave break will begin on Dec. 2, 2019.
• Refunds will be issued from the City held LaSalle Park Marina reserve fund to charter members and undepreciated senior members on a pro-rata basis.
• The LaSalle Park Marina is being renamed Lasalle Park Community Marina.
• The City will explore opportunities to enhance community programming at LaSalle Park Community Marina

Financial Implications

Over a 25-year period, the City’s overall known cost of the new wave break would be $4 million, plus an annual operating cost of $20,000 for a total cost of $4.5 million. It is estimated that LPMA over that same period can pay the City up to $2.7 million through a licence fee, resulting in a net City cost of $1.8 million. For more information on the financial implications, please read Report CM-17-19.  

LaSalle Park Community Marina Floating Wave Break

Update, Nov. 27: 

The LaSalle Park Community Marina’s new wave break will be installed beginning Dec. 2, 2019 and is expected to be complete by the spring of 2020.

The parking lot will be used to store the new wave breaks, construction equipment and other materials which will result in reduced parking.

When deliveries of large materials occur, the parking lot will be temporarily closed to ensure public safety. Visitors to the Marina or waterfront are encouraged to use the upper parking lots at LaSalle Park and walk down to the water.

On Sept. 18, 2018 an open house was held to hear about plans for the LaSalle Park Marina Floating Wave Break.

City of Burlington staff and Shoreplan Engineering Ltd. were available to take questions about the floating wave break. The information panels from the session are available here.

Become a member of LPMA

At the foot of historic LaSalle Park, within a well-protected, picturesque basin, LaSalle Park Marina offers well maintained floating slips for Lifetime (Senior Member) or Seasonal (Associate Member). For more information on becoming a member, visit their website.

Remaining Key Project Milestones

Document and Reports