Park construction projects

In the northwest corner of Bellwood Park West, we will be constructing a small pathway to the existing commemorative bench and creating a connection to Apeldoorn Cres from Bellwood Park West.

Construction for this project is expected to start in the fall of 2023. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

Improvements to the park includes the following:

• Relocating the park entrance pathway at Berkshire Drive so it connects directly to the City sidewalk.
• Re-constructing and improving the existing multi-use pathway between Berkshire Drive, the parks wooded area, and community garden.
• Additional seating near the community garden.

Please note that in advance of Park construction activities commencing, Sifton Properties will be implementing improvements on their adjacent private developments at 460 and 550 Berkshire Drive. These improvements will reduce vehicle access/operations in the park and will contribute to an improved and safer park environment. Questions regarding work on private property should be directed to Sifton Properties at 519-434-1000.

Park construction activities to begin in spring of 2024. Please note that this work is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

As per the Friends of Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre Decides process described on the Get Involved page here residents submitted ideas, then voted. The winning idea was a multi-use pad/outdoor ice rink located over the current basketball court beside the community center. In winter, the ice rink will operate under the Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rink Program and be dependent on community volunteers.

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer of 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

Improvements to this park include the following: 

• A new pathway connection from Carroll Park to Summerside Public School.
• Upgrades to the existing pathway.
• New seating/site furniture.

Construction for this project is expected to start in the summer of 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

A concept plan was 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. Detailed design of the space is in progress.

A public open house was held on March 22, 2017 and about 60 people attended. A second public information meeting was held on June 28, 2017, with roughly 40 participants.

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

Get Involved

Improvements to this park include the following: 

• A new pathway connection to Lennon Way. 
• An additional bench.
• Tree planting. 

Construction for this project is expected to start fall 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

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 John Griffin at jgriffin@london.ca

Improvements in Gibbons Park and along the Thames Valley Parkway will include: 

• Lifecycle renewal of the Thames Valley Parkway between Oxford St. and the west-end of Gibbons Park. 
• Adding a new pathway entrance feature near the north side of Oxford St. east of the river. 
• Adding an accessible pathway to better connect the existing gazebo, washrooms, and surrounding park features. 
• Improvements to the existing paddling access at the west end of the park.
• Implementing a tree preservation plan, to ensure protection of healthy native trees, and bird nesting & wildlife trees. 
• Removal of hazardous trees, dead trees and invasive species was completed in fall 2023 to protect park and pathway users. 
• 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 months in mid-late 2024 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 more information, please contact Linda McDougall at lmcdouga@london.ca

In 2024 and 2025, the City of London will be 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 will require a significant amount of large construction machinery (i.e., excavators, loaders, dump trucks and cranes). It will impact the surrounding areas and some city amenities will be disrupted.
• Thames Valley Parkway (TVP) / Terry Fox Parkway: At a certain phase of the project, it is expected that a closure of Terry Fox Parkway and the TVP will be required to facilitate work along the north side of Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant. “No Through Access” in either direction will be possible through the active construction zone for the safety of the public. It is anticipated that the closure could be as long as six months, starting in late 2024 and lasting until spring of 2025.
• Greenway Off-leash Dog Park: The anticipated closure of the Terry Fox Parkway and TVP is expected to affect vehicle access to the off-leash dog park for the duration of the work. The dog park will remain open, but it will only be able to be accessed by foot or bicycle from Wonderland Road. The City is developing plans for a temporary alternate off-leash dog park with vehicle access nearby. When details are confirmed, they will be posted to the Get Involved webpage here.

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

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 the following: 

• New playground equipment that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. Three new swings will be provided in the play circle with one belt swing, one accessible swing, and one tot swing. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchips and an accessible ramp will be added.
• New seating/site furniture.
• Tree planting. 
• Minor repairs to the parking lot.

Construction for this project is expected to start in late summer 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

The existing hiking trail over the former rail corridor from Fanshawe Park Rd. W. to Sunningdale Rd. W. will be maintained and upgraded to a multi-use pathway on City property consistent with the Cycling Master Plan in 2023/2024.

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

Invasive species were managed to avoid further impact to damaged asphalt pathway surfacing. The damaged asphalt pathway sections will be replaced in 2023 2024.

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

Improvements to this park include the following: 

• Upgrading pathways. 
• Addition of a half-sized basketball court, as part of our Neighbourhood Decision Making program.
• Adding some additional benches.
• Tree planting. 

Construction for this project is expected to start in the summer of 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

A lifecycle replacement of the existing boardwalk is planned for late 2023-2024. This project will provide benefits from a climate change and adaptation perspective and include ecological restoration to enhance local habitat.

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

The playground expansion is complete as of Fall 2023.

The second improvement to Lambeth Optimist Park is to extend the north-south pathway to Bakervilla Road and construct a new pathway on the north side of Bakervilla Road connecting to the existing granular pathways in Campbell Woods. Pathways are proposed as three meter wide asphalt.

Construction for the pathway is expected to start in spring 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions.

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

Plans are in the works for the creation of clay art mosaics to be added to the entrance walls in Lorne Avenue Park, thanks to a grant from Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. 

For more information on this project visit Get Involved or contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.

Extending the existing multi-use pathway in Middleton Park to connect with Southbridge Drive consistent with the London Plan, Map 4 Active Mobility Network. Construction of this project is expected to start summer or fall 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed.

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

The short and long-term design of this park is expected to include improved infrastructure such as new site furniture, play equipment, trees, sport amenities, wading pool (or potential spray pad), public gathering space, and possible pathway enhancements. The main benefit of the project is maintaining this neighbourhood park to ensure that it meets the needs of the community and is safe and accessible to everyone.  

The project is expected to occur in two phases, subject to public input and budget approvals. 

• Phase 1 in 2024 will include improvements to existing park amenities and the addition of a new park feature (possibly as a basketball court, subject to public input) in replacement of the existing poor condition tennis court. The existing playground will be replaced by new play equipment to provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchips. Construction of Phase 1 for this project is expected to start in late summer 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 
• Phase 2 (timing to be determined) is anticipated to include upgrades to the wading pool (possibly as a spray pad, subject to public input) and the existing fieldhouse. Subject to public input, this phase may require a reduction in the soccer fields and changes to park lighting to better accommodate City standards for a wading pool/spray pad and washroom facility.  

The City is seeking your input as to what features and amenities your community would like to see at this neighbourhood park. Please share your comments online at getinvolved.london.ca/MurrayPark. Feedback is being collected until April 4, 2024. Thank you to all that participate.

For more information on this project, visit Get Involved or contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.

Get Involved

The existing North Mud Creek pathway will be improved as an asphalt, multi-use pathway consistent with the London Plan and the Cycling Master Plan. In addition, accessible park benches will be installed adjacent to the pathway near the access points. Construction of this project is expected to start summer or fall 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed.
 

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

Improvements to this park include constructing an accessible granular trail between the north and east entrances, replacement of sand safety surfacing in swing area with engineered wood fibre mulch, adding an accessible entrance to the play area and accessible swing, replacing the bench at the play area, and adding two new benches along the proposed trail. There will also be new trees planted along the trail and play area.

Construction for this project is expected to start spring 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions.

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

Improvements to this park include the following: 

• A new pathway connection to park amenities and the future school. 
• New playground equipment that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. Four new swings will be provided in the play circle with two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one tot swing. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchips and an accessible ramp will be added.
• A full-sized basketball court.
• Seating/site furniture.
• Tree planting. 

Construction for this project is expected to start in the summer of 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

Extending the existing multi-use pathway in Snake Creek Park from Medway Park Drive to connect with Tokala Trail. Some grading will be required to achieve accessibility requirements. Construction of this project is expected to start summer or fall 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed.

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

A new pedestrian bridge will be constructed over Snake Creek. The project is bounded by Heardcreek Trail Road to the north, Wateroak Drive to the South, Wateroak Dr. to the west and Tokala Trail Road to the east.

The goal of the project is to provide pedestrian and cycling access over Snake Creek which represents a key connection in a larger active transportation network between Kent Park to the north and Saint Andre Bessette Catholic School consistent with the City’s Cycling Master Plan and Mobility Master Plan.

The anticipated date for construction is Summer 2025.

View the Get Involved London website or contact John Griffin at jgriffin@london.ca for more information on this project.

Get involved

The Springbank Dam decommissioning project is being led by the Environment & Infrastructure section at the City of London and is scheduled for construction in summer 2024. 

• The design of the project is based on the preferred option of “Partial Removal,” recommended by the One River Master Plan Environmental Assessment completed in 2019.
• Site preparations for the decommissioning of Springbank Dam will begin in spring 2024. 
• Active construction is anticipated to occur between late July and December 2024. Final restoration works within Springbank Park are planned for spring 2025. 
• Detours through Springbank Park will be established for pathway users and identified through signage in the park.

For more information visit the Get Involved page here or contact Shawna Chambers schamber@london.ca.

Invasive species are being managed to avoid further impact to the damaged asphalt pathway surfacing. The damaged Thames Valley Parkway sections will be replaced in 2024.

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

Invasive species are being managed to avoid further impact to the damaged asphalt pathway surfacing. The damaged pathway sections will be replaced in 2024.

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

Improvements to this park include the following: 

• Updating the pathway near the playground. 
• New playground equipment that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. Three new swings will be provided in the play circle with one belt swing, one accessible swing, and one tot swing. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchips and an accessible ramp will be added.
• New seating/site furniture.
• Tree planting. 

Construction for this project is expected to start in late summer 2024. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions and may be delayed. 

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

Victoria Bridge, on Ridout St to the north of Thames Park, is being replaced.  This project will impact Thames Park into mid-summer of 2023.  Thames Park and neighbourhood gardens will remain open during construction; however, parking will be very limited. Drop-off is encouraged for visitors driving to the park, and parking at a nearby location off-site is recommended. Parking is available at the private lot on north-west corner of Horton/ Ridout Street. Pedestrians/cyclist can access the park from the north using the temporary bridge over the Thames River, from the west using the Wortley Road entrance, and from the south using the Ridout Street entrance.

Ridout Street will be closed (approx. May 2022-June 2023) between Ingleside Place and Horton St, though access will be maintained to Thames Park from Ridout Street south only. 

The entrance area of the park and the construction zone will be very busy with construction equipment and activities. Please use caution when accessing the park or the temporary bridge.

Tennis courts (Thames Park): CLOSED until end of summer 2023. The tennis courts will be replaced and upgraded as part of this project.

For more information, please contact James Ramsay at 226-448-1050 or jramsay@london.ca.

Several accessible enhancements to existing river accesses in Gibbons Park, Windermere Fields, and Pottersburg Park are planned for 2024 as part of the Paddling Plan. Priority Invasive Species are being managed in all the parks and golf courses along the Thames Corridor as per the London Invasive Plant Management Strategy and One River Environmental Assessment recommendations.

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 Thames Valley Parkway (South Branch) will be closed between Horton St and Richmond Street until mid-summer 2023.  This closure is required due to the replacement of the Victoria Bridge (Ridout Street S).  A signed detour route (via Carfrae Crescent) will be provided. A temporary bridge will be installed across the river (to the west of the existing bridge) to provide pedestrian and cyclist crossing while the bridge replacement work is underway.  The entrance area of the park and the construction zone will be very busy with construction equipment and activities.   Please use caution when accessing the park or the temporary bridge.

For more information, please contact James Ramsay at 226-448-1050 or jramsay@london.ca

A concept plan was prepared for the creation of park space along the north side of the Thames River connecting Wellington Street to Maitland Street, including the redevelopment of Wellington Valley District Park, as part of the redevelopment of the Old Victoria Hospital Lands.

A public open house was held in November 2018 with about 80 people in attendance.  A second public information meeting was held in March 2019 gathering more feedback from the community.  Detailed design is expected to occur through 2021, for construction to start in spring of 2022. Ecological restoration and invasive species management work will start in 2021 ahead of the construction.

View the Get Involved London website or contact John Griffin at jgriffin@london.ca for more information on this project.

Get Involved

Invasive species are being managed to avoid further impact to the damaged asphalt pathway surfacing. The damaged asphalt pathway sections will be replaced in 2024.

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

Improvements to Upperpoint Park will include the following: 

• A new pathway connection to establish a walking loop in the park. 
• Playground equipment that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. Four new swings will be provided in the play circle with two belt swings, one accessible swing, and one tot swing. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchips and an accessible ramp will be added.
• A full-sized basketball court.
• Seating/site furniture.
• Tree planting.

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

Construction of the new courts will be completed in spring 2024. Repairing poor condition sections of pathway throughout the park and improving the parking area from Ernest Ave. will begin in spring 2024. Please note that all pathways will remain open throughout construction, although some sections may have temporary detours in place. Improvements to the parking area will begin once the tennis and pickleball courts are completed.

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