New Date for Bonnerworth Park Opening Celebration

Peterborough, ON – The official opening of the enhancements to Bonnerworth Park, 560 McDonnel St., including a new bike pump track, expanded skateboard park, pickleball courts, and a shade structure, has been rescheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025. 

The new official opening ceremony time will align with a weekend of activities in the park by user groups, including demonstrations on the bike pump track, pickleball courts, and skateboard park. 

The opening ceremony had been planned to occur on Thursday, November 6. Wet weather has slowed down the installation of sod, so the opening ceremony shifts to align with the weekend activities in the park. 

Events are scheduled from Saturday, November 8 through Monday, November 10.  

Residents can take a free shuttle bus from City Hall, 500 George St. N., to Bonnerworth Park Saturday and Sunday. The bus will run continuously from City Hall to Bonnerworth Park from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Snacks and refreshments will be provided during weekend events.  

Schedule of weekend events 

Saturday, November 8 

Bike Pump Track demonstrations, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with members of the Peterborough cycling community. This will also include a time lap event.  

Learn to play short mat bowling, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McDonnel St. Community Centre. 

Sunday, November 9 

Skateboard demonstrations hosted by members of the Peterborough skateboarding community, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event includes a Skate Jam and a Learn to Skate event highlighting the expanded skatepark’s new features.  

Learn to play pickleball, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Instruction and equipment will be provided.  

Monday, November 10 

Learn to play/Try it Pickleball, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Instruction and equipment will be provided.  

Pop-up bike event, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event includes bicycle safety checks and cycling tips.