Park Projects
Beasley Park
Beasley Park is an existing 1.4 hectare open space at 96 Mary Street, in Ward 2. The park is located within the Beasley Neighbourhood, which is the subject of City Council approved Beasley Neighbourhood Action Plan that includes the phased redevelopment of Beasley Park.
Phase One redevelopment has been completed as of 2017 and consisted of:
- Reconstruction of the existing skatepark with a new cast in place concrete skatepark
- Construction of a new playground
- Construction of a new spray pad
- Construction of a new sun shelter
Phase Two Redevelopment has been completed and consisted of:
- Permanent closure of the existing Kelly St East of Mary St and conversion into a pedestrianized plaza and walkway
- Redevelopment of the existing park pathways
- Upgrading of existing electrical infrastructure and pathway lighting
- Refurbishment of the existing decorative fountain and reconstruction of the fountain plaza area
- Tree planting
During Phase Two redevelopment the main park area including splash pad and playground will be closed with access and service to remain to the skatepark.
Phase Two redevelopment is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
- Fall 2023 - Phase Two of Park construction complete
- Fall 2022 - Phase Two of Park construction began in October of 2022
- Fall 2018 – Phase One Construction completed
- Fall 2017 - Phase One of Park construction began
- 2016 to Spring 2017 - Design development on preferred functional plan is being developed in detail for contract drawings and documents
- February 24, 2017 - Meeting with Hamilton Skateboard Assembly regarding Skateboard Park design
- September 26, 2016 - Meeting with Hamilton Skateboard Assembly regarding Skateboard Park design
- July 27, 2015 - Meeting with the Hamilton Skateboard Assembly regarding the proposed skate park layout
- June 8, 2015 - Public Stakeholder Group Meeting
- April 11, 2015 - Public Engagement at the Beasley Fair
- September 29, 2014 - Beasley Skate Park meeting
- September 8, 2014 - Beasley Skate Park meeting
- May 27, 2014 - Public Stakeholder Group meeting
- April 16, 2014 - Public Stakeholder Group meeting
- October 7, 2013 - Public Stakeholder Group meeting
- June 24, 2013 - Public Stakeholder Group Site tour
- June 12, 2013 - Public Stakeholder Group meeting
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