City staff is planning improvements to the Lakeshore Public School playground in August 2016. Improvements include the construction of: new swing equipment new engineered wood fibre protective surfacing new site furnishings. The work will take 3 to 4 weeks to complete, depending on weather. To ensure the safety of residents, the playground will be closed during construction […]
Adapted from City of Burlington press release A new community garden is being planned for Maple Park. Applications to rent a garden plot here for the 2016 garden season will be accepted between March 14 and 30. There are also plans for a community garden at Ireland Park in 2017. The new Maple Park Community […]
From Conservation Halton Word on the Watershed Newsletter: The maple sap is flowing and Mountsberg and Crawford Lake Conservation Areas are firing up for two marvellous maple syrup festivals Starting this Saturday, February 27 until April 3 Mountsberg Conservation Area is pleased to welcome visitors to the working sugar bush at Maple Town and Crawford Lake […]
The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing. They are: LaSalle Park, east of the parking lot Tyandaga Park, at hole No. 4, on west slope Central Park, the hill northwest of Community Garden Brant Hills Park, southwest of tennis courts Nelson Park, east side of park, north of Centennial […]
The city is proceeding with plans to construct a bike/pedestrian promenade from the Centennial bike path that currently ends at Martha Street through to Elgin Street in downtown Burlington. The first section of this path will be constructed through the parking lot north of Village Square, between Pearl and Elizabeth streets. The lot […]
You kept asking and now skate rentals are available at Spencer Smith Park. On-site skate sharpening and helmet rentals will also be available (pricing below) Skate Rental Hours: Fridays 5 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: Adults: $10 Children (12 and under): $5 Helmets: $5 (7 and under are […]
Sixteen parks will feature at least one neighbourhood rink for the 2015 -16 winter season thanks to neighbourhood groups who came together and submitted successful applications to look after a rink in a local park. City staff are extremely pleased with the response from neighbourhood groups. These rinks will offer neighbours an opportunity to connect, […]
Cathie Pym: Great initiative! Now all we need is winter weather....
The following items will be coming to the Community & Corporate Services Committee Dec. 8, 1pm and 6:30pm, Room 247, City Hall. The C&CS includes all members of council. Recommendations from this meeting go to City Council for a final vote Dec. 16, 6:30pm at City Hall. Residents can Register as a Delegation to speak at any of […]
Seniors have a seat at the table for future age-friendly planning initiatives (Approved at Council Nov 2) Earlier this year, members of the Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee (BSAC) raised the idea of striking a task force to study future recreational and programming needs for seniors, including recreation space in either existing city or private facilities, or […]
The wooden trellis at the Central Park Rose Garden has reached the end of its lifespan and will be replaced this fall. The new trellis will be a steel structure with wood composite accents, designed to complement the architecture of Central Library. The work will also include replacement of the stone patio with concrete to […]
Bob Prociuk: Cost?
Residents are invited to apply to manage an ice rink at 12 parks across the city. City staff will work with selected neighbourhood groups to support each rink by providing training, installing rink boards and providing hoses for the water supply. The 12 parks were selected based on them having a large flat area and […]
Following the successful first two growing seasons with the Central Park Community Garden, the City of Burlington is opening two new community gardens, at Amherst Park and along the Frances Road Bikeway. The new gardens are a result of the popularity of the pilot garden project in Central Park, opened in 2012. All the plots […]
Resident R.T. asks: The directional signage at the intersection of Martha Street and the Centennial Bikeway have been installed incorrectly. Response: The directional signs at Martha St. encourage path users to follow the designated bike route south on Martha and west on Pine St. to the facilities on Brant St., rather than cross through the […]
A number of residents have been asking whether city council has taken a position on the proposed LaSalle Park Wave Break & Marina Expansion. A number of you have also raised concerns about the potential impact of the proposed expansion on the park environment and in particular the Trumpeter Swan population. Meantime, the marina has […]
Susan McCreadie: NO - NO - NO I have spent a great deal of time trying to put the proper words to…
Sandra Bennett: Please help save the winter habitat for the trumpeter swans. Burlington won't collapse if it doesn't have a marina, but…
Sharon: In fairness, there can be many kinds of sports, entertainment and recreation and this is only one of them in…
Michael: there should be an asterisk concerning the study proving there is a shortage of Boating slips. The study was funded…
Frederick Correa: A. Frederick Correa Mar 20, 2015 I'm quite aware that the main topic is the displacement of the lovely Trumpeter…
Kimberly Stevens: The Marina is a private business at best, and possibly a club. Although I strongly support the swans in this,…
Sharon Hall: Thank you Councillor for your impartial wording and links to ponder. I am hopeful that there is a solution that…
City council this week approved a staff recommendation to ban smoking in all city parks and recreation facilities excluding designated areas at LaSalle Park Pavilion, Discovery Landing, Paletta Mansion and Tyandaga Golf Course. The changes will take effect April 1 2014. Meanwhile, the province has recently announced legislation to restrict smoking on patios and parks, among other changes.
The Burlington Lions Club/Reach Out Centre for Kids at Pearl & James are doing construction work now till 2015: they are repairing walkways and patio areas; they will also be seeking a minor variance to convert a current asphalt covered loading/unloading zone to five parking spaces, and add an additional four spaces. No trees will be removed, and none of the proposed changes will affect the children’s climbing equipment or swings in the park area along Pearl Street, or the area of the soccer pitch. Residents within 60m of the site will receive notice of the date of the Committee of Adjustment hearing. Anyone can attend the hearing and provide feedback.
Burlington and Halton Councils will vote in fall 2013 on acquiring the private homes on the Burlington Beach. The community has existed here for more than a 100 years. Some residents have lived their whole lives here; many have raised their children here. Residents have an emotional connection to the community they love. They don’t want to leave.
Sign the petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/164/175/741/let-us-stay/
Fill out the survey: http://burlingtonwaterfront.org
10 reasons to keep residents near the Burlington beach: […] on the beach more than 70 years, and spoke about their experience and hopes for their future in a video. We…
The city is currently studying the feasibility of a private tree bylaw. We lose our own moral authority to control private trees when we cut city trees, largely for the same reasons as many homeowners do – for property development, tree condition or type of species.
Recommendation report & decision in Sept/Oct Buying up 30 homes near Beachway Park would cost up to $10 million, to gain an additional 1% of greenspace, according to a report on the park released in April. Beachway Park is part of the Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park, which includes Spencer Smith Park in downtown Burlington. […]
marty grogan: marty grogan just catching up with this issue. I use the beach a lot in the summer and sometimes in…
Jerry Fairbridge: Absolutely agree with you. Beachway Park works as it is. The community adds life. It's good to have an organic…
Bryce Leggatt: Leave the residents where they are. The arguments put forward to leave them in place are compelling. I would however…
paul_g: 1% of what? I think that is a misleading number as it is without a proper context. Second following Hamilton…
Anne Schilte: I as a Burlington resident quite familiar with all on this subject I suggest if we keep the 30 homes…
The top rated places for cultural activity in the city, as identified by residents, are (in order of priority): parks & open spaces, the waterfront, library system, community centres, boards (Performing Arts Centre, Burlington Arts Centre, Museums), and festivals.
Linda Anderson: This is a great idea. We frequently use the bikepath to access the downtown and have often thought that there…
Dan Grieve: This is an excellent project! Love to see the bike path eventually hook up with the bike path along the…
Larissa Fenn: Excellent news. I am always pleased to see enhanced cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in the downtown. Cheers.
James Schofield: This is great news! I hope we'll eventually see some more improvements to the other sections of the Centennial path…
Phil Waggett: Excellent idea, Marianne. While a non-cyclist myself, I do see the Centennial bikepath-walkway being used very frequently by walkers and…