Operation Awesome Playgrounds

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Consultation has concluded


Parks Announced for 2020 Operation Awesome Playgrounds!

Great News! 7 playgrounds are being improved throughout the City of Niagara Falls this year!

New playground equipment, artificial turf safety surfacing, benches, trees and accessible pathways are planned for improvements at;

  • Bambi Park (6370 Delta Drive)
  • Balmoral Park (6494 Balmoral Avenue)
  • C.B. Wright Park (6915 Ailanthus Avenue)
  • Cherryhill Park (6820 Cherryhill Drive)
  • Coronation Park (5775 Hanan Avenue)
  • Maple Street Park (5100 Maple Street)

In addition new artificial safety surfacing along with refurbished site furniture is planned for Preakness Park (7857 Preakness Street)

Construction is anticipated to start in the Fall of 2020 (weather dependent).

The playgrounds were selected based on the 10 year infrastructure assessment and the desire to geographically spread the playground replacements City-wide.

We want to hear from you about these planned park upgrades and any other improvements that could be done to the parks to better serve you, your family and your neighbourhood.

New Neighbourhood Parks
Two new playgrounds will also be constructed this year at two new parks in the Warren Woods Subdivision:

  • Warren Woods Park East (7865 Hackberry Trail) and;
  • Warren Woods Park West (8707 Warren Woods Avenue)

Both projects approved in the 2020 Capital Budget as Warren Woods East Park Development and Warren Woods West Park Development.

Canada Summer Games Park Improvements
In addition to the above park playgrounds, the Oakes Park playground will be replaced as part of the Oakes Park Canada Summer Games Park Improvements Program approved in the 2020 Capital Budget.

Together these projects will result in ten new or improved playgrounds within the City of Niagara Falls this year. A map illustrating the location of each playground site is enclosed.


Parks Announced for 2020 Operation Awesome Playgrounds!

Great News! 7 playgrounds are being improved throughout the City of Niagara Falls this year!

New playground equipment, artificial turf safety surfacing, benches, trees and accessible pathways are planned for improvements at;

  • Bambi Park (6370 Delta Drive)
  • Balmoral Park (6494 Balmoral Avenue)
  • C.B. Wright Park (6915 Ailanthus Avenue)
  • Cherryhill Park (6820 Cherryhill Drive)
  • Coronation Park (5775 Hanan Avenue)
  • Maple Street Park (5100 Maple Street)

In addition new artificial safety surfacing along with refurbished site furniture is planned for Preakness Park (7857 Preakness Street)

Construction is anticipated to start in the Fall of 2020 (weather dependent).

The playgrounds were selected based on the 10 year infrastructure assessment and the desire to geographically spread the playground replacements City-wide.

We want to hear from you about these planned park upgrades and any other improvements that could be done to the parks to better serve you, your family and your neighbourhood.

New Neighbourhood Parks
Two new playgrounds will also be constructed this year at two new parks in the Warren Woods Subdivision:

  • Warren Woods Park East (7865 Hackberry Trail) and;
  • Warren Woods Park West (8707 Warren Woods Avenue)

Both projects approved in the 2020 Capital Budget as Warren Woods East Park Development and Warren Woods West Park Development.

Canada Summer Games Park Improvements
In addition to the above park playgrounds, the Oakes Park playground will be replaced as part of the Oakes Park Canada Summer Games Park Improvements Program approved in the 2020 Capital Budget.

Together these projects will result in ten new or improved playgrounds within the City of Niagara Falls this year. A map illustrating the location of each playground site is enclosed.

Consultation has concluded

  • Construction Nearly Done

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    After long COVID related delays, progress on completing our playground projects will resume shortly. All parks completions are anticipated for this fall.

    We want everyone to stay safe so please refrain from using the new playgrounds until construction has been completed and all fencing has been removed.

  • Construction has restarted for the Spring!

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    Construction has started at all of the remaining parks and progressing well. The new playground equipment has been installed at Balmoral Park. Other playgrounds will get their equipment soon too. Please note that the playground areas are under construction and not ready for play. When the playgrounds are ready, the steel construction fencing will be removed.

  • Bambi and Preakness Parks Open for Play!

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    We are pleased to announce that Bambi and Preakness Parks are open to the public for play! We thank everyone for your patience through the construction period.

    The remaining parks in Operation Awesome Playground 2020 will commence with construction later in the spring.

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  • Construction Work Has Started!

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    Construction has started at the Bambi Park playground. The replacement of the playground safety surfacing at Preakness Park will be starting soon.

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  • Park Design Plans

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    Park design plans have been added for viewing. Check out the documents section!

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  • Contract Awarded for Construction

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    Niagara Falls City Council has awarded the contract to start work on 7 parks to Peters Contracting. Construction is expected to commence in September with completion by the end of 2020, weather permitting. More details to come on construction starts.

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  • Neighbourhood Engagement and Feedback

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    Due to COVID-19, pop-up Public Information Centres (PICs) will not be held this year. Residents will still have an opportunity to preview the new playgrounds as well as provide input into projects. Staff utilizes this input to customize the projects to better suit resident needs as well as identify other recreational requirements for consideration in the future. Details to come at a later date.