Construction starting at Confederation Beach Park

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has officially begun transforming sections of Confederation Beach Park to a new multi-use sports and recreation facility that will serve residents from across the city of Hamilton. The sports park is located at the east end of the park and is the redevelopment of the former campground that ceased to operate in 2007.

The park will ultimately be home to a full-sized cricket pitch, 12 pickleball courts, a multi-purpose playfield, natural playground area, and field-house, and have lots of parking, trails, pathways and natural areas for visitors to enjoy. It will also receive upgrades to the existing washrooms and picnic area.

The first stage of construction will include the demolition and removal of two decaying buildings. It will also include the removal of a large number of existing trees in order to make space for the new amenities and sports fields. A comprehensive replanting strategy is currently being prepared that will see the planting of late succession native tree species.

The design for the park is underway and the first phase is scheduled for construction in 2018, and anticipates to be completed in spring of 2019.

 “The construction of Confederation Beach Park is a significant City of Hamilton project which will include a multi-use sports and recreation facility intended to fully use the great space and natural resources we have within the park, and attract more residents.” - Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton

Quick facts

• Confederation Beach Park is the City of Hamilton’s four-kilometre linear waterfront park located along the south shores of Lake Ontario.
• The Hamilton Conservation Authority manages Confederation Beach Park under a management agreement with the City.
• In 2010, a Master Plan update was prepared to guide the upgrades to Confederation Beach Park.
• The design for the park strives to minimize impacts on existing natural significant woodlots and wildlife. The City has consulted with the Hamilton Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry throughout the design process.
• The majority of the trees being removed are short-lived early succession species such as poplars and pears. There are also a number of dead or dying Ash trees that have been infested with the Emerald Ash Borer pest.