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2009 Park Projects

neighbourhood parks in London

The following is a list of City of London outdoor parks projects to be completed in 2009.  The table includes a location map (click on the park id), a description of the project and a staff resource assigned to the project.  Further information relating to the project can be obtained by contacting the identified staff member via e-mail or by calling 519 661-4980.

Park Name Park Id/ Location Map Description of Work Contact
2009 Playground CSA Upgrades P-149 P-130 P-182 Upgrade the playgrounds in Ashley Oaks, Bonaventure and the safety surfacing at Carriage Hill Park in order to comply with current CSA standards.
2009 Saturn Playground TBD Construct a new 'Saturn Playground' in partnership with Saturn of London.
Basil Grover Park P-022 Modifications to existing pathway and lookout.
Capulet Park P-337 Installation of new playground equipment, basketball court, pathways and exercise stations.
Carling Heights Optimist Community Center P-229 Complete an asphalt pathway linking the community center to the east end of McMahen Street.
Carroll Park P-224 Adding new mini soccer pitch/posts to the park
Forest View Park P-103 Installation of new pathways linking key park entrances and the adjacent schools.
Foxhollow Ravine - south P-067A Extension of existing pathway system in Foxhollow Ravine to Black Acres Blvd.
Ann Street Park  to Harris Park P-034 Reconstruct and widen existing multiuse pathway through Harris Park and Ann Street Park.
Kains ESA P-329 Extend the existing multi-use pathway located behind houses to Westdel Bourne.
Kensal Park P-064 Pathway, playground and parking lot upgrades as reflected in 2008 Master Plan.
Kiwanis Park P-012 Replace existing pedestrian bridge and construct a new pathway that links Caledonia Street to the parks main entrance at Borden Street.
Kiwanis Park - central north P-012A Design and construction of a district level skateboard park south of Hale Street on the west side of Pottersburg Creek.
Lambeth Centennial Park P-209 Extend the existing pathway system north towards Kilbourne Road.
McNay Drain - North P-258B Construct a paved pathway linking the new boardwalk at Arborglen Crescent to Kipps Lane.
Meadowgate Fields U2005-18 Assume the land from the subdivision developer. Once assumed, install asphalt pathways and possibly an irrigation system on some of the soccer fields.
Naiomi Almeida Park P-167 Re-grade portions of the park to better manage surface runoff.
North London Athletic Fields P-162 Upgrade parking lot and Thames Valley Parkway extensions
Oakridge Optimist Community Park P-019 Upgrade existing pathways in 2009
Piccadilly Park P-163 Install new play equipment in park.
Queens Park P-035 Start-up of Phase 1 of the Queens Park Master Plan. Phase 1 work might include enhancements at various entrances, pathways, tree planting, site furniture, public art, etc.
Riverside Park P-091 Design and construct a new pathway under Dundas and Queen Street to link the existing pathway system north of Dundas to the Blackburn Memorial Fountain.
Scenic View Park P-135 Complete arbour and asphalt pathway off of Ironwood Road.
Scenic View Park & Griffith Street Park P-135 P-106 Extend the existing pathway system at the south end of Scenic View Park so it links up with Boler Mountain and Griffith Street Park.
Springbank Gardens P-001 Implement heritage interpretation signage and a new hiking trail through the woods.
Springbank Gardens P-001 Design and implement a new lookout to view and possibly access the Thames River.
Springbank Park P-001 Construct memorial wall in the Graham Arboretum.
Springbank Park P-001 Construction of new road and pathway and upgrades to existing parking lot at the west end of Springbank Park. Close down west portion of Thames Valley Parkway to vehicular access.
Springbank Park P-001 Construction of new washroom facility at west entrance of park.
Stephens Farm Park P-342 Construct a new pathway from that links South Wenige Drive to Creekside Street.
Uplands Trail P-328 Extension of existing paved pathway from Debbie Lane south to Fanshawe Park Road.
Basil Grover Park P-022 Modifications to existing pathway and lookout.
BMX Park N/A Develop selection criteria that can be used to select appropriate sites for future BMX bike parks. Once site is selected, work with the BMX community to develop a design.
City Wide Sports Park P-230 Design a new fieldhouse which will service the sports complex and accommodate future Thames Valley Parkway expansions.
Coves - East Pond P-358 Consult with the Friends of the Coves Community Association and surrounding residents to determine the most appropriate uses for newly acquired lands located between Springbank Drive and Coves Road.
Coves - Elmwood Gateway P-356 Design a new park entrance into the Coves ESA. To be constructed in 2010.
Doidge Park P-023 Re-design Doidge Park. Likely to include the removal of the existing wading pool, washroom building and baseball diamond. Likely to involve the Installation of new playground equipment and pathways. To be constructed in 2010.
Ed Blake Park P-145 Develop master plan for park. Could involve installation of new play equipment, splash pad, washroom facility and sport fields. To be implemented in 2010.
Egleton Woods P-323 Design a new pathway and trail system which will link the various entrances into Egelton Woods.
Gainborough-Windermere Road Pedestrian Pathway and Bridge Link P-002 P-089 P-283 Design a paved pathway and pedestrian bridge across Medway Creek that links Windermere Road to Gainsborough Road. To be constructed in 2010.
Kiwanis Park P-012 Design a multi-use pathway linking Trafalgar Road to the Thames Valley Corridor. May involve installing a pedestrian tunnel under the CN Rail line south of Trafalgar Road. To be constructed in 2010.
Medway Arena & Canada Games Aquatic Center P-080 Re-design the parking lot and roadway. Incorporate new park amenities including a playground and district level skate park. To be constructed in 2010.
Stoney Creek Valley P-227C Complete an informal EA to assess the most appropriate way of implementing a pathway linkage between Fanshawe Park Road and north along the Powell Drain up to Grenfell Crescent.

For a list of upcoming public meetings regarding parks projects click here.