Bluffer’s Park East Washroom & Site Improvements

The City is improving the east washroom and maintenance building in Bluffer’s Park. This project also includes a new outdoor plaza, with amenities and landscaping.

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  • Spring 2022: Hire a design team
  • Summer 2022: Community engagement
  • Fall/Winter 2023: Design development
  • Spring/Summer 2024: Design development and detailed design
  • Fall 2025: Start construction for infrastructure upgrades to support the east washroom and maintenance building
  • Fall/Winter 2025: Start construction for the east washroom and maintenance building
  • Winter 2025: Infrastructure upgrades construction complete
  • Spring 2027: East washroom and maintenance building construction complete

The timeline is subject to change.

October 2024

Landscape Plan Available

The landscape plan for the east washroom and maintenance building is posted on this page. Visit the Design section for more information.

September 2024

The project team is continuing work on the new washroom building and has started preparing the documents needed to begin the infrastructure upgrades.

April 2024

The project team continues to work on upgrades to the existing infrastructure that will support the new washroom building.

September 2023

The timeline for design development has been extended to address improvements to the existing infrastructure.

January 2023

Design development for the east washroom and maintenance building is in progress in preparation for construction procurement, which is anticipated for summer 2023.

August 2022

Online Survey

From July 29 to August 12, 2022, feedback on the improvements coming to the park were collected in an online survey. The design team will use the community feedback to develop a design. The survey received almost 1,400 responses, which included feedback from more than 3,100 participants of various ages.

Survey respondents were able to indicate the design features they preferred in four areas:

  • As part of the improvements to the pavilion and surrounding area, respondents prioritized accessible pathways, including access to the beach, and a play space for all ages.
  • As part of the improvements to the area between the pavilion and the existing parking lot, respondents would most like to see seating, including weather-protected seating areas (72 per cent), and more trash and recycling bins (66 per cent).
  • As part of the improvements to the area between the pavilion and the beach, respondents would most like to see a bottle filling station or drinking fountain (85 per cent) and more shade via trees or other structures (71 per cent).
  • As part of a new multi-use pathway that will pass by the pavilion, respondents prioritized a bottle filling station (84 per cent) and places to sit and rest (82 per cent) next to the trail.
A rendering of a building at Bluffer’s Park and Beach during sunset.
Rendering of the new east washroom building looking south. The modern building has warm-toned, beige brick walls and a wooden awning. People are walking, biking and sitting on benches along the pathway.

The east washroom will be improved with:

  • New all-season, gender-inclusive and accessible washrooms
  • Administrative and support spaces for maintenance and operation staff, including a garage
  • New mechanical/electrical/lighting systems that are net-zero carbon
  • Outdoor showers
  • Outdoor plaza with seating and bike parking
  • Accessible pathways within the landscape, including to the beach
  • Play space for all ages
  • Plantings including shade trees, pollinator and native species

Landscape Plan

A site plan shows a landscape design for Bluffer's Park, with labels and numbered areas corresponding to specific features that are listed immediately after the image.

  1. West building with public washrooms and staff areas
  2. East building with seasonal changerooms and storage
  3. Outdoor showers surrounded by entry plaza and seating
  4. Multi-use trail
  5. Bicycle parking
  6. Accessible boardwalk to the beach
  7. Rain garden
  8. Picnic tables and seating in landscape

The City is replacing aging sanitary sewer infrastructure along the northern portion of Bluffer’s Park Road, west of Bluffer’s Park and Beach. This work will help accommodate increased demand in the area.

To support construction staging, approximately 20 parking spaces in both the east and west parking lots will be unavailable for the duration of the project.

Project Timeline

  • Fall 2025: Construction starts
  • Winter 2025: Construction complete

The timeline is subject to change. Construction will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No work will occur during evenings or on weekends.

To maintain access during non-construction hours, two-way vehicle access will be restored along Bluffer’s Park Road and in the parking lots after 7 p.m. on weekdays and throughout weekends.

Project Updates

July 2025

Work is expected to begin in September 2025 to upgrade the sanitary sewer along Bluffer’s Park Road. A new sanitary sewer will be installed to replace the existing one, which will remain functional until construction is complete and the new sewer is operational.