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Intermittent pedestrian pathway closures in Gage Park beginning Monday

August 20 2021

HAMILTON, ON – In order to safely complete walkway reconstruction, a series of intermittent closures along the pedestrian pathway in Gage Park will take place beginning Monday, August 23, 2021 for approximately three months. The work is expected to wrap up in December 2021, weather permitting. The scope of work includes the paving of the main loop pathway and the paving of minor pathways to improve accessibility to the washroom buildings, playground area and bandshell.
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Construction starting at Confederation Beach Park

November 1 2017

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has officially begun transforming sections of Confederation Beach Park to a new multi-use sports and recreation facility that will serve residents from across the city of Hamilton. The sports park is located at the east end of the park and is the redevelopment of the former campground that ceased to operate in 2007.
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Gage Park play structure gets $200,000 investment and overhaul

November 1 2017

HAMILTON, ON – The play structure at Gage Park – one of the city’s largest and most loved parks and a key destination for Hamiltonians and visitors alike – is undergoing a $200,000 replacement that will improve accessibility and encourage physical, sensory and social interaction for all play areas users. The Gage Park play structure replacement is the largest planned for all City of Hamilton parks this year.
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Extreme Park Makeover project to take place at North Central Park

July 6 2017

HAMILTON, ON - July 6, 2017 - On July 7 and 8, the City of Hamilton, community members, the adopt-a-park group and local children will work to makeover North Central Park. Volunteers and community members will be on site to revitalize the park which will include art panels and freshly painted murals sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hamilton. Additional seating, improved amenities, pollinator patches, shrub beds, and a new Canada 150 seating area will also be added to the park.
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Gage Park Pump Track re-opening on May 15

May 4 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 4, 2017 - The Pump Track at Gage Park will re-open for the 2017 spring and summer seasons on Monday, May 15. The Pump Track is a specialized bike park made of berms and rollers that cyclists ride through using their bodies for momentum instead of pedaling. The first of its kind in Hamilton, the Pump Track is located in the south-east corner of Gage Park at Gage Avenue and Lawrence Road and is open to cyclists of all ages.
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Construction beginning at William Connell City-Wide Park

May 3 2017

HAMILTON, ON - May 3, 2017 -  Later this week, work will begin on the transformation of a 20-hectare (49-acre) piece of land located on West 5th Street between Stone Church Road W and Rymal Road W. This former agricultural land is currently undeveloped space that will become a large city-wide park, known as William Connell City-Wide Park.
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Vincent Massey Park Grand Opening

September 29 2016

HAMILTON – On October 1, 2016, the public and members of the media are invited to attend the grand opening of Vincent Massey Park. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, free BBQ, free fitness in the park and on site Supie.  Event details:  Date:  Saturday, October 1, 2016Time:  11:30 amLocation: Vincent Massey Park.  Corner of East 37th Street and 7th Avenue, Hamilton
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Woodlands Park Makeover Announcement

August 11 2016

Hamilton, ON - August 11, 2016 - City of Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Councillor Matthew Green joined partners from CN and Tree Canada today to announce funding for a makeover at Woodlands Park, as part of CN EcoConnexions.
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