Enhancements to several Belleville City Parks and Green Spaces are underway.
Earlier this summer, the city received more than $1 million in federal and provincial funding for improvements to community trails, parks and playgrounds.
“Throughout the pandemic, residents have come to rely on our parks and green spaces for exercise, leisure and relaxation,” said Operations Planning and Development Manager of Transportation & Operations Services Rowland Cave-Browne-Cave. “This funding will allow us to continue to improve upon these spaces which residents will be able to enjoy for years to come. We are grateful to our provincial and federal governments for their support and are eager to unveil these updated spaces in coming months.”
Several projects are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Thurlow Dog Park – Work has begun on a new dog park north of the 401. The park, located at the corner of Farnham Road and Maitland Drive, will provide Ward 2 residents with a place to bring their pets for exercise and socialization. The site will be divided into two separate, fenced-in areas – one for large dogs and one for small dogs – which will each have its own gated entrance. Trees will be planted along the perimeter of the park that faces the nearby subdivision to provide privacy for neighbouring homes. The main park is anticipated to be completed in September with additional amenities to be considered at a later date.
Cascade Park – Openspace Solutions will begin construction of a new playground at Cascade Park next month. Located west of Sidney Street, south of Tracey Park Drive and north of Cascade Boulevard, the scope for this play space was to be inclusive and represent the diverse population in the area. The design will include an “explorer dome”, climbers, slides and swings, in addition to seating. For more information and a design concept for the playground, visit: Belleville.ca/PlaygroundUpgrades
Haig Park – ABC Recreation will begin construction of a new playground at Haig Park next month. Located east of Haig Road and south of Bridge Street East, the scope for this play space was to be challenging for youth ages 12 and up. The guiding inspiration for this space was a “Belleville Ninja Warrior” challenge/course and was not necessarily limited by conventional structures or elements. The design will include fitness playground equipment, shaded picnic tables and additional swings. For more information and a design concept for the playground, visit: Belleville.ca/PlaygroundUpgrades
Stanley Parkette – S.F. Scott Manufacture Ltd. (Blue Imp) will begin construction of a new playground at Stanley Parkette next month. Located east of Farley Avenue and north of Bridge Street East, the scope for this play space was to be fun for all ages, incorporating adult exercise equipment in addition to playground equipment. The design will include climbers, slides and other playground elements for diverse ages, stages and abilities in addition to a fitness circuit for adults, picnic tables and seating. For more information and a design concept for the playground, visit: Belleville.ca/PlaygroundUpgrades
Clarence Bird Park – Upgrades to Clarence Bird Park will include the addition of a paved, lit, recreational lifestyle trail around the park. Phases 1 and 2 of the project, which will take place this year, will consist of the establishment of the gravel trail loop, electrical service installation and infrastructure, parking lot expansion, tree planting and other improvements.
Mary-Anne Sills Park – The Mary-Anne Sills sports field is currently undergoing a number of improvements. The west centre light pole on the field has been relocated to allow for additional seating. Sports and spectator separation fencing as well as an updated entryway will be installed in coming weeks, with the integration of concrete bleacher pads to follow.
