Operation Awesome Playgrounds 2018

The new 2018 playgrounds are complete and open to the public! Thanks to everyone for your patience through construction.

Great news, kids! We're on track to complete all 10 new playgrounds by Fall 2018. See the list below for details.

As an important safety reminder, while under construction playground equipment is closed to the public and should not be used until all construction work has been completed.

If you have any concerns regarding construction, safety, tampering or vandalism, please contact David Antonsen, project manager, at (905) 356-7521 ext 3335.

Due to weather and site conditions construction had to break for the winter. New playground equipment was installed at Ontario Park, FJ Miller Park, Royal Manor Park, Prince Edward Park, Stamford Lions Park and Glenview Park. We are monitoring site conditions and we expect to start early this spring to finish off final works at the parks in progress along with commencing work at Gustavus Munro Park and Westfield Park. It is anticipated that all projects will be completed spring 2018.

The City of Niagara Falls held the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Royal Manor Park Playground on Sunday, November 26, 2017.

The new playground includes accessible play structures with artificial turf safety surface, new swings, seating and paved walkways. The playground has been themed for Canada 150 celebrations.

This playground opening is part of “Operation Awesome Playgrounds”, an initiative Mayor Jim Diodati announced at his State of the City Address in March. As part of this initiative, the City’s program to refresh play structures is being accelerated, with 10 parks being replaced in 2017. Royal Manor Park Playground is the fifth playground to be opened under this exciting initiative! Residents are encouraged to sign up on the City’s online engagement site letstalk.niagarafalls.ca to learn more.

Construction will be commencing soon at Royal Manor Park and Prince Edward Park and then followed by Westfield Park, Gustavus Munro Park, Stamford Lions Park and Glenview Park. The contract work will be carried out for the City of Niagara Falls by Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. Please be advised ,that once construction starts, affected park areas will be closed to the public.

Niagara Falls, ON, October 2, 2017 – The City of Niagara Falls is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Ontario Park Playground. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm at 5300 Ontario Street, Niagara Falls.

Built in 1992, the playground at Ontario Park was identified as one of the oldest playgrounds in the City’s park system. The playground had poor accessibility due to a sand safety surface and was recommended for a complete replacement.

The new playground includes an accessible play structure with artificial turf safety surface, new swings, and seating.

This playground opening is part of “Operation Awesome Playgrounds”, an initiative Mayor Jim Diodati announced at his State of the City Address in March. As part of this initiative, the City’s program to refresh play structures is being accelerated, with 10 parks being replaced in 2017. Ontario Park Playground is the fourth playground to be opened under this exciting initiative! Residents are encouraged to sign up on the City’s online engagement site letstalk.niagarafalls.ca to learn more.

The City of Niagara Falls is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the F.J. Miller Park Playground. The ceremony will take place on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 4:00 pm at 7018 Valiant Street, Niagara Falls. Residents are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

Built in 1995, the playground at F.J. Miller Park was identified as one of the oldest playgrounds in the City’s park system. The playground had poor accessibility due to a sand safety surface and was recommended for a complete replacement.

The new playground includes an accessible play structure with artificial turf safety surface, new swings, seating and shade trees.

This playground opening is part of “Operation Awesome Playgrounds”, an initiative Mayor Jim Diodati announced at his State of the City Address in March. As part of this initiative, the City’s program to refresh play structures is being accelerated, with 10 parks being replaced in 2017. F.J. Miller is the third playground to be opened under this exciting initiative! Residents are encouraged to sign up on the City’s online engagement site letstalk.niagarafalls.ca to learn more.

For more information, contact:
Beth Angle, Community Development Coordinator
City of Niagara Falls, Recreation & Culture Department
Phone: 905.356.7521 X 3336
Email: bangle@niagarafalls.ca

The City of Niagara Falls invites you to join the Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration for Chippawa Lions Park Improvement Project on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017. The opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held at 4:00 pm with the community celebration continuing until 6:00 pm.