Public Input Sought for Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project

Peterborough, ON – Residents are invited to provide feedback and share ideas on the Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project during an open house at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, 150 George St. N., on Wednesday, May 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The project area is along Crescent Street between Haggart Street and the entrance to Del Crary Park.

The project is currently in its conceptual planning stage. A brief presentation to provide a background overview of the project will take place at 5:30 p.m.

Enhancements could include options such as:

• New active transportation facilities in alignment with the Transportation Master Plan
• Shoreline erosion protection
• Shoreline naturalization
• Improvements to aquatic habitat and native replanting
• Better recreational access to Little Lake for water-based activities
• Traffic calming measures to improve safety
• Creation of enhanced public gathering spaces

The City is seeking community input to inform design development and ensure the project reflects community needs and values.

Residents are encouraged to share input on:

• Current use of the area
• Identify challenges and opportunities within the corridor
• Offer ideas for potential improvements
• Help shape priorities for circulation, safety and public space

Feedback gathered at the open house will help guide the development of concept options and inform future phases of the project.

This project is the first phase of the broader Little Lake Loop, a key objective of both the Central Area Master Plan and the Little Lake Master Plan. The City has retained CIMA+ through a competitive RFP process to lead the engineering and design work.

What: Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project Open House

Where: Holiday Inn Waterfront, 150 George St. N.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.