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.

Mountain Drive Park - Play Structure

Summer 2024 to Spring 2025
​​​​​As part of the Mountain Drive Park renewal, soil tests have revealed that some of the park’s soils exceed the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks soil standards for parkland. Out of an abundance of caution, the area of the park where impacted soils are currently known has been fenced off to prevent public access. No public access to the play structure until the redevelopment is completed.

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.

Jim Howlett Park

June 16, 2025 to September 1, 2025
Closure of existing pathway and surrounding area for reconstruction. Work includes demolition, clearing and grubbing, earthworks, tree removals, salvaging and reinstating fencing and boulders, installation of asphalt and concrete pathways, concrete pads, armourstone, and planting beds.

Hampton Park

August 18, 2025 to October 25, 2025
Playground and swings area will be closed temporarily for construction to replace the existing play structure and swings. No access to the playground area will be permitted during this time. Other parts of the park including the spray pad, shade shelter and open grass areas are open and accessible.

Powell Park

August 18, 2025 to August 26, 2025
Temporary closures to various locations within the park to carry out geotechnical testing. During this time all amenities in the park will remain open and unaffected.