Gourley Park

Most park amenities are at the end of their lifecycle and require replacement. The Gourley Park redevelopment project will involve a full replacement of park amenities. Most amenities will remain in their current locations but will be upgraded to current municipal standards. A public engagement strategy will include opportunities for input throughout the design process.

The project scope will include:  

• Replace the existing walkway and lighting between Duncairn Crescent and Brigadoon Drive.
• Replace existing asphalt walkways within the park.
• Replace existing play structures and swings. Working with the public to determine playground theme and components.
• Replace the spray pad. Work with the public to determine playground theme and components.
• Replace the basketball court and tennis courts with a new multi-purpose court and tennis court with pickle ball line painting.
• Replace existing lighting.
• Add more seating throughout the park and around the playground and spray pad.

• Summer 2022 – Project scope increased from spray pad replacement to full park redevelopment
• Summer 2022 - Geotechnical investigations and archaeological clearances
• Winter 2022 – Initial park redevelopment concepts prepared
• April 6, 2023 – On-site meeting with Gourley Neighbourhood Association representatives to review the project scope

Next Steps

• June 2023 - Initial public engagement
• Summer 2023 – Interactive online vote to choose spray pad and playground themes/components
• Fall/Winter 2023/24 – Detailed design
• Mid 2024 - Construction

Accessible design is about designating spaces for people of all abilities. Accessible design of outdoor spaces is regulated by the Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces, which is part of Ontario Regulation 191/11 under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).

The Gourley Park Redevelopment Project aims to incorporate accessibility improvements in proposed new amenities wherever feasible and possible.