Park Closures - List of Park Construction & Redevelopment Projects

List of current & upcoming park closures

All work is weather dependent

Note: Some areas of the park may be fenced off or restricted by construction access and equipment during weekday daytime hours.

Upper Redhill Park

Starting April 24, 2023
Portion of the park space is closed to accommodate grading and drainage improvements. The majority of the park including the multi use court, sun shelter and play area will be will remain open during this closure.

Pier 4 Park - Tugboat Play Structure

October 2, 2023 to Fall 2025
The tugboat playground is closed to undertake structural assessments to inform the design for improvements to the tugboat, new playground and new spray pad planned for 2025.

Pier 4 Park Winter Washroom

March 4, 2025 until further notice
The Pier 4 Winter Washroom has been vandalized and will remain closed until repairs are completed. There is a portable washroom at nearby Bayfront Park for public use.

Gage Park Fountain

The Gage Park Fountain is temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance and waterproofing repairs from June to August 2026. The fountain will not be operating during this time and access around the fountain area will be restricted. The fountain is expected to reopen in August 2026.

Inch Park

Monday, June 8 to December 31, 2026
The playground portion of the park will be closed to the public for the demolition of the existing walkways and playground, and the installation of concrete plazas and asphalt walkways, retaining walls, playground equipment, wood fibre safety surfacing, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing, artificial turf, site furnishings, a water play feature, and plantings. Access through the existing playground area will be closed and entry to Ball Diamond #1 will be modified. All parking lots will remain open to support ongoing use of the ball diamonds, tennis courts, pool, and arena. 

Lake Pointe Park

July 27, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Lake Pointe Park will be closed for the construction of asphalt pathways, playground equipment, shade shelter, multi-use sports court, park lighting, special events power pedestal, concrete bench pads, site furnishings, and tree plantings. Public access to most of the park will be reduced; however, the perimeter will remain open to allow for some recreational use, and the paved plazas at each corner with trees and benches will provide rest areas.

Gourley Park – Play Structure Removal

September 29, 2026 to October 23, 2026

The play structure will be closed during the week of October 19 (weather permitting) to facilitate the removal and restoration of the playground area. This will include the removal of all playground equipment including the free-standing climber, swings sets, tetter-totters, and playground base material. No public access to the play structure area will be permitted during this time to facilitate removal/restoration works. Other areas of the park will be open and accessible.

Glen Castle Park - Playground

Monday October 19, 2026 to Friday January 15, 2027

Closure is required to facilitate the Playground Replacement, and addition of a Shade Shelter and lighting. Fencing will be installed to secure the work area, and to protect
the existing trees. The playground will be removed and the site prepared in advanced for the equipment to be installed. Public access to the remainder of the park areas remain open.

Somerset Park

Thursday, October 15 to Friday, November 15, 2026

The playground at Somerset Park will be closed to facilitate the removal and replacement of the playground. All other sections of the park will remain open and accessible during construction. During this work, some areas of the park may be temporarily fenced off or restricted by construction access and equipment during daytime hours, Monday to Friday.