The City is improving Bob Acton Park and adding a new playground! Community feedback collected during the community engagement process will help determine the park improvements and new playground design.
The timeline is subject to change.
Design development is underway. Design options will be presented later this spring and there will be opportunities for the community to provide feedback.
The project team hosted three on-site pop-up events, one at the Beaches International Jazz Festival on July 24, 2022, another at East Lynn Farmer’s Market on July 28, 2022, and one at Bob Acton Park on August 17, 2022. The goal was to provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and share their ideas and vision for the park improvements.
From July 26 to August 19, 2022, an online survey collected thoughts and ideas on ways to improve the park.
Bob Acton Park is located at 45 William Hancox Ave., just north of Gerrard Street East between Main Street and Victoria Park Avenue. The park currently includes:
The park is being improved with new features and amenities, including a new playground. The playground is proposed to include: