Park Upgrades

Tom Gavey Alemite Park playground was funded for replacement in 2026. To maximize play value and community benefit, the funding was combined with the playground replacement project at Churchill Heights Park. Construction is underway, with completion anticipated by October 2026.

Funding was approved for a new playground at Heritage Park (28 Redwood Dr.) in 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with completion anticipated by October 2026.

Funding was approved for a new multi-use court at Clarence Bird Park (6 Hampton Ridge Dr.) in 2026.

Work on Phase 2 of the project is underway. This phase includes a new multi-use court, landscaping and tree planting, a new curb around the existing playground, trail paving preparation, trail and court lighting, and underground services and infrastructure.

As part of this work, underground servicing is also being installed for a potential future splash pad, should council approve funding. Completing this work now will help reduce future construction impacts and avoid unnecessary rework.

While much of the current work is taking place underground and may not be visible, important site preparation and approvals are progressing. Phase 2 improvements remain on track for completion by the end of 2026.

The development of Clifford Sonny Belch Park (formerly Hillcrest Park) included the addition of eight pickleball courts, two 3v3 basketball courts, a skate dot, a picnic shelter, splashpad, playground, trail establishment and paving, landscaping and tree planting, as well as other park amenities. Work at the park was completed this spring.

Upgrades to the Gerry Masterson Ball Diamond will begin in September 2026. Improvements include new fencing, a new backstop, upgraded dugouts and conversion of the playing surface to red clay.

The ball diamond will be closed during construction for the remainder of the 2026 season and is expected to reopen in 2027.