Beare Road Closed Landfill has been transformed into Beare Hill Park. This new natural area park will be surrounded by Rouge National Urban Park.
The timeline is subject to change.
The park opens to the public with the park entrance located at 8145 Finch Ave. East, near Scarborough-Pickering Townline Road. Park visitors should note the following:
A park opening event is planned for spring 2023. Details about this event will be shared on this page when available.
The project timeline and expected opening date have been changed.
The project timeline and expected opening date have been changed.
The City is installing a trail system to make the future Beare Hill Park more accessible. A granular surface trail and a natural surface trail will offer walking and cycling opportunities for park users. These trails have been designed to minimize disturbance to resident Species at Risk. The site is closed to the public until construction is completed.
A discussion on the progress of the Beare Hill Park Detailed Design Project was held.
The Beare Road Landfill Park Master Plan will provide a framework to guide decision making for the design and management of the proposed park. The master plan will address opportunities for access, education and passive and active recreational use in consultation with the community and stakeholders.
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The Beare Road Landfill was operational until 1983, when it was capped. It is still managed by the City Solid Waste Management Division as a closed landfill. Since that time, natural regeneration and volunteer tree planting have created rich, natural areas of forest, meadow and wetland habitats used by wildlife, including four species at risk. With its expansive natural areas, capacity for a host of different recreational trails, and the spectacular view from the top of the hill, the former landfill site has great potential as a park destination.