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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The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Drew Park, located at 1600 Drew Street.

• 2 Accessible park benches
• A small playground with swings and accessible ramp
• And additional tree planting

Construction for this project is expected to start in Fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions.

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

The City of London will be adding two LED lights over the existing pickleball court in East Lions Park (1731 Churchill Ave) this spring. For more information, please contact Jeff Bruin jbruin@london.ca.

Improvements to this park includes removing an existing boardwalk and carefully replacing that with a new gravel trail. Existing drainage patterns will be maintained, and native trees will be protected. 

Residents can expect to see construction starting in Summer 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.  

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:

• Restoration to the turf areas.

Construction started in July 2024 was completed in 2025. Final restoration works within Harris Park are likely to occur in spring 2026.

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

The City of London is sharing an update about two projects that will bring changes to the Lorne Avenue Park area:

• Project #1: A new housing development adjacent to the park, which includes the extension of Queens Place to Lorne Avenue.
• Project #2: The second phase of park improvements in Lorne Avenue Park that continues the implementation of the park’s master plan, which was developed with community input.
  • A new sports court
  • A new pathway connecting to the future Queen’s Place
  • Park lighting along the existing east and west pathways connecting to Lorne Avenue. Please note that funding for lighting is limited, and additional fixtures may be added in the future as resources allow.
  • An electrical hook-up near the existing stage to support future park events
  • Concrete installed at the main entrance to replace the existing gravel
  • Additional seating and picnic areas
  • Additional tree planting 

The City is preparing land at 25 Queens Place for a future housing development. This work is based on earlier planning and community input. The project will prepare the site for 12 single detached dwelling lots and will extend Queens Place north to Lorne Avenue to support this future housing.

Road construction is expected to begin in summer 2026. 

For more information on the new housing development, visit the project’s webpage on Get Involved, or contact Leif Maitland at lmaitlan@london.ca. 

The planned improvements in the park include: 

We're seeking input from area residents about the type of sports court the neighbourhood prefers in Lorne Avenue Park. The original master plan recommended a ball-hockey court with an overlapping half basketball court which reflected amenities historically used by the neighbourhood on the original school yard. The City would like to confirm whether this remains the community’s preference or if residents would prefer a full basketball court, noting that there is an opportunity to construct either:

Option 1: A multi-use court for basketball (half basketball court and ball-hockey) 

Option 2: A full-sized basketball court 

To share your input, visit the project’s webpage on Get Involved. Feedback is being collected until April 24, 2026. 

Construction is currently anticipated to begin in fall 2026. Please note that this schedule is subject to contractor availability and weather conditions. It is possible that construction may start in spring 2027.

For more information on park improvements, please visit the project’s webpage on Get Involved or contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca. 

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at McMahen Park, located at 640 Adelaide Street.

The improvements for McMahen Park include the following: 

• A new equipment that will 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, and an accessible ramp will be added.
• New area for swings
• Pathway improvements

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer 2026 and wrap up fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

In addition to above, the City is also assessing the feasibility of adding lights over the existing ball diamond in McMahen Park. 

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

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

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Richard B Harrison, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund is a $4 million investment across the city, initiated and approved through the Mayor’s 2024-2027 budget process. This funding is adding additional amenities to London’s park system and enhancing existing work planned across the city in alignment with the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. For more information about this program, please visit getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements.

The improvements for Richard B Harrison include the following: 

• New play circle with new playground and swings
• Full size basketball court
• Exercise equipment in existing play circle
• Shade structure
• Community garden
• 2 small concrete plazas with seating
• Updated pathway alignments
• Tree plantings
• Possible future 9 +/- parking spots, subject to need and available funding

Construction for this project is expected to start in spring 2026 and wrap up fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

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

The City of London is coordinating park improvements to Riverside Boat Launch Park, located at 520 Riverside Drive, on the main branch of the Antler river (Thames river) as part of the Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund. The conceptual park design in Riverside Boat Launch Park includes:

• Enhancing the accessibility of the existing ramp for paddlers and others
• New hard surface pathways and river lookouts
• Shade structure, site furnishings, a canoe rack and gathering spaces
• Interactive Park elements with a river theme
• Parking lot with accessible spaces and new park signage
• New amenities will also support the solemn practice of scattering funeral ashes
• Continued emergency access to the river for Police and Fire
• Native tree planting and ecological protection and restoration

Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and be completed in 2028. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

For more information and to view the proposed park concept, visit the project's webpage on Get Involved, or contact Ethan Aquino-Chien at eaquino@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 excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Southeast Optimist Park, located at 237 Deveron Cres, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund is a $4 million investment across the city, initiated and approved through the Mayor’s 2024-2027 budget process. This funding is adding additional amenities to London’s park system and enhancing existing work planned across the city in alignment with the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. For more information about this program, please visit getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements.

The improvements for Southeast Optimist Park include the following: 

• Updated playground equipment in a new play circle that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. The safety surfacing in the play area will be rubber surfacing.
• Exercise equipment will be added to the existing play circle.
• Addition of a full-size basketball court.
• A concrete plaza that will contain:
  • accessible park benches

  • accessible picnic tables

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer 2026 and wrap up fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

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

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Stoneybrook Recreation Field located at 815 Windermere Rd, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The improvements at Stoneybrook Recreation Field include the following:

• Three cricket batting cages
• Concrete walkways to provide direct access to the batting cages
• Seating/site furniture
• Tree planting

Construction for this project is expected to start in spring 2026 and wrap up in summer 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

For more information, visit Getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements or contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Stronach Park, located at 1221 Sanford St, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund is a $4 million investment across the city, initiated and approved through the Mayor’s 2024-2027 budget process. This funding is adding additional amenities to London’s park system and enhancing existing work planned across the city in alignment with the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. For more information about this program, please visit getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements.

The improvements for Stronach Park include the following: 

• A new playground with play equipment that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. The safety surfacing in the play area will be rubber surfacing.
• New swing set with accessible swing

• Play circle and swings will have rubber safety surfacing.

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer 2026 and wrap up fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

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

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at St. Stephen’s Park, located at 1030 Mitchell St, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund is a $4 million investment across the city, initiated and approved through the Mayor’s 2024-2027 budget process. This funding is adding additional amenities to London’s park system and enhancing existing work planned across the city in alignment with the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. For more information about this program, please visit getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements.

The improvements for St. Stephen’s Park include the following: 

• A new play area with play equipment and swings that will provide a variety of play experiences for children between 2 and 12 years old. The safety surfacing in the play area will be engineered woodchip fiber with an accessible ramp.
• Exercise equipment
• A concrete plaza that will contain:
  • accessible park benches
  • Shade structure

  • Picnic tables

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer 2026 and wrap up fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

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

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at Thames Park Located at 15 Ridout St.

The improvements at Thames Park include the following:

• Four new pickleball courts
• A nature themed splash pad
• A new nature-themed playground area
• New tables and benches, and a leaf-shaped shade structure
• 30+ new trees to be planted
• Some parking lot and walkway upgrades

Construction for this project is expected to start in summer 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

For more information, visit the project's webpage on Get Involved or contact Ethan Aquino-Chien at eaquino@london.ca.

The City of London is excited to share that we are coordinating upgrades at West Lions Skate Park located at 20 Granville Street, as part of the City’s new Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund.

The Neighbourhood Parks Improvement Fund is a $4 million investment across the city, initiated and approved through the Mayor’s 2024-2027 budget process. This funding is adding additional amenities to London’s park system and enhancing existing work planned across the city in alignment with the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. For more information about this program, please visit getinvolved.london.ca/NeighbourhoodParksImprovements.

The improvements at West Lions Park include the following:

• Updated skate park with new features
• Concrete plaza with shade structure
• Improved pathway connections
• Seating/site furniture
• Tree planting

Construction for this project is expected to start in spring 2026 and wrap up in fall 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. 

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

The West London Dyke, stretching from Cavendish Park through to Michell A. Baran Park at the Forks of the Thames, will be under construction starting April 2026 to fall 2027.   Tree removals have already occurred in Cavendish Park, Riverside Park and Mitchell A. Baran park.  The project will reconstruct the existing dyke to a higher level of flood protection.  Restoration and landscaping will occur after the dyke reconstruction in fall 2027/ spring 2028. 

For more information, visit  West London Dyke Reconstruction | Get Involved London

or contact Monica McVicar, Engineer, Environmental Services Program Manager & Stormwater Engineering,  at mmcvicar@london.ca

The construction of a fully accessible, paddle access is currently underway in Windermere Fields located at 745 Windermere Rd. Implementation of this project is identified in the Paddling Plan and the One River Environmental Assessment to protect and enhance the river corridor by providing safe and sustainable paddling access.

Construction is expected to be completed spring 2026. Please note that the schedule is dependent on weather conditions. For more information on this project, please contact Angela Denomme at adenomme@london.ca.