Current Parks Development Projects
The Parks Department will be working on the following projects through 2022. Click on the park name to locate the park using Google Maps, or you can locate them using the Open Space and Parks Application. Links in each of the project descriptions below will open a drawing or photo of the work described.
For general inquires or more information on any of the following projects, please email us at parkrec@citywindsor.ca or phone 519-253-2300 and ask to speak to the project manager listed for each project below.
Dynasty Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Kominar Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. The playground site work has started, with playground installation to be completed in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Lake Laguna Park
New accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Matthew Rodzik Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Ojibway Park
The existing current wood bridge at location number two on the drawing will be replaced with a pedestrian culvert style crossing. The work will begin in mid November 2022 and last about one month. For public safety, during construction the trail leading to the worksite will be closed to prevent access to the site.
Project Manager: Dante Lapico
A new composite boardwalk was installed over the pond along the accessible Boardwalk Path and is now open.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Oakwood Park
Design work is underway for a dog park to be constructed behind the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex. Tender is expected to go out in the winter of 2023 with construction beginning in 2023.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Bradley Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Malden Park
The Parks Department recently completed some new off-road bike trails, and we are currently working toward getting a cross country climb trail ready for the Can-Am Games. In addition, the Parks Department has made improvements to park drainage in areas where flooding was an issue.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
McKee Park
Please review our virtual open house regarding the proposed upgrades to the existing boat ramp, shoreline stabilization and rock revetment, a new boardwalk, benches, and observation deck. The design was finalized based on results from an online survey. Construction is nearing completion for the new pathways, lighting, boardwalk and gazebo. A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Construction will begin in spring 2023.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Mic Mac Park
The installation of new baseball bleachers and sun shades at Cullen Field is complete. Updated layouts have been completed due to sight lines, and the sun shades have been installed.
The installation of a new double basketball court next to the John Ivan building is complete and ready for play.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
A new widened multi-use trail with new concrete pads and dedicated benches in the area of the Kimmy Lucier Playground was completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Wilson Park
A new accessible playground and splash pad were installed as part of the Reimagined Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex project.
Project Manager: Laura Ash
Alton C Parker Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Fred Thomas Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. A new splash pad will replace the existing, aging splash pad. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
Gateway Park
New shared-use asphalt trail through the park with concrete pads and benches, trash and recycle silos, and solar lighting. The project was started in the summer of 2022 and placed on hold to undergo an environmental assessment of species at risk due to nesting snakes in the area.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
Legacy Park
To remove the playground and construct a new playground to the east side of Legacy Park. Project will be completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
Wigle Park
Construction of a new 16-stall parking lot off Mercer Street is set to begin in November and be completed in the spring of 2023.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Devonshire Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Playground site work has begun and will be completed in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Garwood Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Gignac Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Kid's Alliance Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Willistead Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Stodgell Park
To continue with the recent improvements of playground and parking lot, a new multi-use asphalt pathway with concrete pads and benches will be installed. Project will be out for tender in August with plans for construction in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
Lanspeary Park
Lanspeary Greenhouses were relocated to the new greenhouse facility recently opened in Jackson Park. As part of the transformation, Lanspeary Park will undergo a public consultation process including a recently completed public survey. This data will be taken into consideration during development of a new park concept plan that will be presented for public input at a future public open house. Stay tuned!
Project Manager: Sherif Barsom
Francois Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Mayfair Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Robert Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
George Avenue Park
The redevelopment of George Avenue Park is complete. The Parks Department will continue to improve the northern section of the park for future use. A new forest-themed accessible playground was installed in 2020. A new shelter was installed in February 2021; drainage was improved in March with the installation of a few catch basins; lighting is now installed; and final touches were completed on the new sports court, pathways lighting, benches and 30 to 40 trees. The pathway concrete is finished, and the park is fully reopened.
Project Manger: Darron Ahlstedt
Homesite Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
St. Paul Grove Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Riverdale Park
A new, wider multi-use trail was recently completed between Riverdale Avenue and Greendale Drive.
Project Manager: Sherif Barsom
Derwent Park
A full-sized cricket pitch is being designed for Derwent Park. As announced in May of 2022, this will be the first full-sized pitch and third pitch overall for the city. The concept plan received from the consultant is currently under review and will be presented to council as part of the 2023 budget process.
Project Manager: Sherif Barsom
Cora Greenwood Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Seneca Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Stillmeadow Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Little River Boulevard
Trail rehabilitation, which included milling and repaving the existing asphalt trail along Little River Boulevard from Banwell Road to Clover Avenue, and new trails connecting to Mancroft Street at Morningstar and Katella were completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Little River Corridor
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
A new asphalt multi-use trail was paved at the existing granular trail that connects Little River Corridor Park to the intersection of Florence Avenue and Beverly Glen Street. This trail construction was completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Construction of a new washroom building is proposed for completion in the fall of 2023. The design drawings for the new washroom building have been received from the consultant and are currently under review.
Project Manager: Sherif Barsom
South Rendezvous
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Elizabeth Kishkon Park
A new washroom building and other improvements will be underway in 2022. The existing parking lot is being rebuilt to include accessible parking spaces, drainage and lighting and to be curbed and paved. The washroom and parking lot improvements began in the fall of 2022 and will continue in the spring of 2023 with estimated completion in the summer of 2023.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Design work is underway for a dog park to be constructed within Elizabeth Kishkon Park. Tender is expected to go out in the winter of 2023 with construction in the spring of 2023.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Forest Glade Park
Construction of a splash pad and washroom is complete. Work on the tennis courts to convert the north bank of tennis courts for use as pickleball courts is now complete. Resurfacing of the parking lot and line painting was completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Sandpoint Beach
Environmental assessment (EA) to review potential options for the relocation of Sandpoint Beach. Public consultation is complete, and the report will be finalized in 2023. Please visit the project website for more information.
Project Manager: Laura Ash
Wildwood Park
A new shade structure will be installed south of the parking lot on a concrete pad. Construction will take place in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Dante Lapico
Coletta Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Fontainebleau Park
Construction of a new nature-themed splash pad was completed in the summer of 2022.
Project Manager: Darron Ahlstedt
Roseville Gardens Park
A new multi-use asphalt pathway, including new concrete pads with benches, connecting to the existing sidewalk along Roseville Garden Drive, and new soccer goal posts were installed. This construction was completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Shawnee Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Thurston Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Polonia Park
Adding to the new accessible play unit that was installed in 2018, a new multi-use pathway was was constructed continuing the improvements in this well used neighbourhood park.
Project Manager: Dante Lapico
Kennilworth Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Maple Leaf Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Patrick Maguire Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Walker Homesite Park and Bike Trail
The Parks Department repaved a portion of the trail along Walker Homesite Bike Trail between Calderwood Avenue, north into and including repaving/widening the multi-use trail inside Walker Homesite Park. Construction was completed in the fall of 2022.
Project Manager: Mike Todd
Aboriginal Park
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction in 2023.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Avondale Playlot
A new accessible playground will be installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021. Proposed construction start date of July 2022, with completion by August 2022.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Jennifer Park
A new accessible playground was installed as part of the 2021 Playground Replacement Program announced in August 2021.
Project Managers: Laura Ash, Dante Lapico
Bellewood Park
Recent park upgrades include a new accessible play unit and a widened multi-use trail complete with new concrete pads and benches.
Project Manager: Dante Lapico
Langlois Park
In addition to a new multi-use pathway, phase one and phase two for lighting, benches, and drainage improvements are now complete.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
Southdale Park
As a continuation of the pathway reconstruction in the adjacent Langlois Park, Southdale Park has a new loop trail and benches now installed.
Project Manager: Trevor Duquette
South Cameron Woodlot
As announced by Mayor Drew Dilkens in May of 2022, a new environmentally sensitive multi-use trail is being planned for the woodlot. The consultant's report is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2022.
For further information, please contact:
Parks and Recreation
2450 McDougall Street
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
Phone: For general information, call 311.
For detailed inquiries, call (519) 253-2300.
Email: parkrec@citywindsor.ca