Consultation Opportunities for Morrow Park Ball Diamond Improvements
Peterborough, ON – Residents are invited to learn more about planned Morrow Park Ball Diamond Improvements at a public drop-in session on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.
City of Peterborough staff will be available to answer questions about the project. Residents can provide feedback on what amenities they want to see in the proposed improvements to the park.
A public survey is available online at connectptbo.ca/morrow. Hard copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
The Morrow Park Ball Diamond is currently a Level B diamond. Improvements will bring it to a Premier/Level A diamond, and include tension netting mesh backstop and screens, new dugouts, outfield and line fencing, batting cages, irrigation, accessible aluminum bleachers with a media box and sports field lighting to provide consistent light levels across the ball diamond.
The improvements will extend the facility’s overall lifespan, enhance local programming opportunities and improve accessibility features. The asphalt parking lot will also be rejuvenated.
Work is expected to be completed in 2026.
The need to upgrade the Morrow Park ball diamond was identified in the 2023 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Study.
The Ontario government is investing $1 million to help upgrade Morrow Park. The investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, a province-wide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
More information about the project can be found at connectptbo.ca/morrow. Updates will be provided here including a concept plan, site plan and a summary of the public survey findings.
Residents with questions or concerns can also call 705-742-7777 ext.1829.
Quotes
“Morrow Park is a cherished gathering place in our community, and these upgrades will ensure it remains a premier destination for sport, recreation and community events for years to come,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, Otonabee Ward Councillor and Community Services (excluding homelessness) Co-Chair.
“Investing in this facility will ensure this valued space will continue to serve our community and help support the local athletes, families and the many residents who gather to enjoy the park,” said Otonabee Ward Councillor Kevin Duguay.
“The Morrow Park Ball Diamond Improvements will provide a premium and accessible ball diamond and will ensure the park continues to meet the needs of Peterborough residents. Residents and park user groups are encouraged to share their insights and perspectives during this community engagement process,” said Councillor Alex Bierk, Community Services (excluding homelessness) Co-Chair.
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