Park construction projects

Detailed design drawings are being developed for the civic space located at the northwest corner of South Street and Colborne Street as part of the redevelopment of the Old Victoria Hospital Lands. 

The construction start date is tentatively scheduled for 2027, in response to other Vision SoHo Alliance developments around the site.

View the Get Involved London website or contact Julie Michaud at jmichaud@london.ca for more information on this project.

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Foxfield District Park will be upgraded with a new spray pad and washrooms, a full-size soccer field with lights, two additional pickleball courts, and rubber surfacing for the playground.

For more information and to view the proposed park concept, visit the project's webpage on Get Involved, or contact Jeff Bruin, jbruin@London.ca

Improvements still to come in Gibbons Park and along the Thames Valley Parkway include: 

• Adding a new pathway entrance feature near the north side of Oxford St. east of the river.
• Additional native trees will be planted, and priority invasive species will continue to be managed and monitored. 

Construction is expected to take up to two weeks in mid-late 2025, subject to weather and may be delayed. Gibbons Park will remain open during construction. Access to the park and existing park amenities, including parking lots will not be impacted. Detours will be provided as needed.

For maps showing detours on the Thames Valley Parkway during construction, visit our Thames Valley Parkway webpage.

For more information, contact Linda McDougall at lmcdouga@london.ca.

In 2024 through until 2026, the City of London is making improvements at the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve flood protection and our resiliency to climate change. 

The construction work will mainly consist of building an earth berm around the perimeter of the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant but will use walls in certain locations due to the nature of the terrain and footprint limitations. This work requires a significant amount of large construction machinery (i.e., excavators, loaders, dump trucks and cranes). 

Work is progressing this winter, and we’re excited to share that vehicle access to the Greenway dog park nearby is planned to re-open by Saturday, March 8.

As construction continues, there may be additional short-term road closures this spring and summer that will temporarily impact vehicle access to the Greenway dog park. Crews will still be constructing new storm sewers and repaving the road as the project progresses. We will continue to share updates online and post signage at the site.

It is still expected that the Thames Valley Parkway will remain open throughout construction.

Thank you for your continued patience as we complete this important work.

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The City is planning to replace the Harris Park Erosion Control Structure on the east bank of the Thames River, north of the Forks of the Thames. The existing City-owned structure spans approximately 470 metres in length from north of the Queen Street Bridge to south of Blackfriars Bridge. The project objective is to replace the existing infrastructure with appropriate solutions that protect the shoreline, improve park function, and support natural heritage features along the river.

This project includes:

• Cleanout and removal of accumulated stone, brush, and debris from the watercourse.
• Removal of deteriorated stone gabion baskets and replacing with a reinforced vegetated revetment.
• Restoration of natural riparian and aquatic habitat.
• River access features:
  • Introducing a new lookout point,
  • Improving the existing river access point with parking area (same location),
  • Improving the existing fishing platform (same location),
  • Proposed secondary pathway, benches, trees, and educational signage, as well as a minor realignment of the Thames Valley Parkway.

Construction is expected to start in July 2024 and is anticipated to last until December 2024. Final restoration works within Harris Park are likely to occur in spring 2025.

For more information and contact information please visit the Get Involved page here.

Improvements to this park include replacing the existing wooden lookout deck and railing system (north end of Rossmore Court). Invasive plant management will also be occurring near the lookout. Residents can expect to see construction starting in Fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. For more information, please contact Shawntanna Atkinson, Parks Project Coordinator, at satkinson@london.ca

The City of London is excited to share that we will be adding a new urban park called Kent Park, located at 2715 Buroak Drive, as part of the City’s growth funding as well as the new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund. 

Features of this new park include:

• Play equipment and seating as part of the Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.
• Pathways to improve accessibility throughout the park.
• Tree planting and ecological restoration.

Construction for this project is expected to start in 2025. Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on various factors.

For more information, click the Get Involved button below or contact Jeff Bruin at jbruin@London.ca.

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The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades in Kiwanis Park - North, located at 612 Hale Street, as part of the City’s growth funding as well as the new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund. 

The existing tennis courts in Kiwanis Park- North are in poor condition and cannot be replaced in the current location due to provincially regulated archaeological considerations in the area...

For more information on this project, please contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.

Improvements to this park include upgrading the existing boardwalk.

Construction of this project will be coordinated with broader storm water pond repairs planned for 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

For more information, please contact Shawntanna Atkinson, Parks Project Coordinator, at satkinson@london.ca. 

The City of London is coordinating upgrades to the park block located at 2070 Tokala Trail.

• Pathway connection from Buroak Dr. to Bridgehaven Dr and Foxhollow Storm Water Management Facility.
• Addition of 2 benches.
• Some improvements to existing turf area.
• Tree planting in fall 2026. 

Construction of this project is expected to start in Fall 2025. Tree planting will happen Fall 2026.

For more information on this project, please contact Megan Rex at mrex@london.ca.

As requested by residents, The City of London is coordinating upgrades at Riverbend District Park, located at 1585 Riverbend Road.

Improvements to this park include the following:

• New shade structure and seating
• Additional tree plantings
• Enhanced circulation pathways

Construction for this project is expected to start in September 2025.

For more information, contact Shawntanna Atkinson at satkinson@london.ca.

The City of London is coordinating park improvements to Riverside Boat Launch Park), located at 520 Riverside Drive...

For more information and to view the proposed park concept, visit the project's webpage on Get Involved, or contact Linda McDougall at lmcdouga@london.ca

A new pedestrian bridge will be constructed over Snake Creek...

View the Get Involved London website or contact Jeff Bruin at jbruin@London.ca.

The City of London is coordinating upgrades to Somerston Park located at 130 Middleton Avenue.

• Pathways throughout the space to establish a walking loop in the park.
• An urban plaza with seating and a unique interactive play feature.
• A seating and picnic area with a shade structure.
• Seating along pathways.
• Open greenspace for unprogrammed recreational activities.
• Naturalization plantings to help attract pollinators.
• Tree planting.

Construction for this project is expected to start in Spring 2026.

For more information, contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.

Several accessible enhancements to existing river accesses in Thames Park...

For more information on the Paddling Plan, and the One River Environmental Assessment please visit the Get Involved page or contact Linda McDougall at lmcdouga@london.ca

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Vauxhall Park, located at 54 Price Street...

• Pathway enhancements to improve accessibility will occur throughout the park as part of lifecycle improvements.

Construction for this project is expected to start in Fall 2025.

For more information, visit Getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements or contact Megan Rex at mrex@london.ca.

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