Burlington planning renovations and upgrades to a dozen local parks this year

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has been touting a parks renewal program as one of the major highlights of the 2022 city budget.

The budget provides for park improvements for 29 parks, with renewal and upgrades for 12 parks in 2022, and design work on another 17 parks this year, for planned upgrades in 2023.

“Several people have asked for the detailed list of park renewal, upgrades and design,” said Meed Ward. And although they can be found in the 2022 Budget Book, she managed to bring together a full list.

Here are all the renewal and upgrades planned for this year:

• Tansley Woods Park – Water Play Feature: Construction on a new outdoor misting station;
• Central Park – Accessible Swing: Inclusion of a new fully accessible swing as part of the playground facility;
• Ireland Park Community Gardens: Community garden renewal and improvements to irrigation mainline;
• Kinsmen Park – Ball Diamond/Soccer: Replacement of baseball diamond and soccer posts;
• Leighland Park – Ball Diamond/Soccer/Tennis: Replacement of ball diamond (D2), pathways, tennis court, basketball court, new water service and drainage improvements;
• Longmoor Park – Playground: Replacement of playgrounds, swings, pathway and site furnishings;
• Port Nelson Parkette: Replacement of playground, recreational trails and site furniture. Park construction will be scheduled following completion of the shoreline improvement work;
• Queensway Park: Renewal of playground, swing, site furnishings, multi-use court and recreational trail;
• Taywood Park: Renewal of playground, swings, site furnishings and pathway;
• Tuck Park: Replacement of playground area;
• Mohawk Park Path: Pave the gravel path;
• Leash Free Park in Ward 2: Construction of a leash-free park in Ward 2. Among the locations being considered are Central Park, Lion’s Park and Hydro One corridor.