Bonnerworth Park Project Consultation

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Peterborough, ON – The public commenting period for the draft plan for the Bonnerworth Park project has been extended to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Public comments on the draft plan, which can be viewed through the City’s community engagement hub at connectptbo.ca/Bonnerworth-Park, can be submitted using the comments tool on the project page at connectptbo.ca/Bonnerworth-Park, by sending an email to bonnerworthproject@peterborough.ca or by calling 705-742-0050 ext. 2226#.

The draft plan for the park, which is located at 550 McDonnel St., was posted on August 8, 2024.

A presentation outlining the features of the draft plan is posted on the project page at connectptbo.ca/Bonnerworth-Park.

The creation of the project plan is being informed by a community outdoor recreation facilities needs study, community consultation, the project budget, as well as site-specific technical studies.

A summary of the submissions from the current commenting period will be posted on the project page at connectptbo.ca/Bonnerworth-Park.

Community consultation for the Bonnerworth Park project and the Knights of Columbus Park project was undertaken from February through April 2024 with two surveys, two public meetings, and meetings with recreation facility user groups related to the two projects.

City Council gave initial approval to the Bonnerworth Park project when it approved the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study in October 2023. It approved the Bonnerworth Park project in the City’s 2024 Budget in December 2023.

The draft plan shows features such as:

  • About 275 trees will be planted in the park
  • About 63% of the site will be green space – landscaped/grass
  • Setbacks from neighbouring properties
  • Noise attenuation measures, including noise attenuation fencing and landscaping such as berms
  • The location of 14 pickleball courts, down from 16 when the concept was initially introduced
  • The location of the new bike pump track that will be designed with grass areas between the bike paths
  • The expansion of the existing skateboard park
  • Parking areas totaling 44 spaces, which is a reduction from a previous concept
  • Pathways within the park

Construction is expected to begin in fall 2024.

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