Huron Court Park Improvements

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Consultation has concluded

We are happy to announce that Huron Court Park is now open to the public!

Park improvements include:

  • A large playground with two ziplines and playground equipment that meet the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children
  • A new shade structure
  • New park fixtures and furniture including: a bike rack, seating, picnic table, and garbage cans
  • Line painting for the basketball court
  • Replacement of the existing asphalt walkway from Benson Street to the Huron Court parking lot
  • An additional asphalt walkway around the proposed playground area which will provide a more direct route to the existing walkways within the park; and
  • An additional asphalt walkway from the existing pedestrian walkway on Benson Street south to Alcona Glen Elementary School.

Park improvements were completed as part of the annual Playground Replacement and Parkland Redevelopment Program.

We are happy to announce that Huron Court Park is now open to the public!

Park improvements include:

  • A large playground with two ziplines and playground equipment that meet the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children
  • A new shade structure
  • New park fixtures and furniture including: a bike rack, seating, picnic table, and garbage cans
  • Line painting for the basketball court
  • Replacement of the existing asphalt walkway from Benson Street to the Huron Court parking lot
  • An additional asphalt walkway around the proposed playground area which will provide a more direct route to the existing walkways within the park; and
  • An additional asphalt walkway from the existing pedestrian walkway on Benson Street south to Alcona Glen Elementary School.

Park improvements were completed as part of the annual Playground Replacement and Parkland Redevelopment Program.

Consultation has concluded
  • Share I've noticed that the completion date has been changed once again, now to the end of August. I'm wondering what the delay is? As a resident on the street, it's becoming incredibly frustrating to see multiple days - even weeks, over the last few months, with no physical body's present to move the progress along. This area is densely populated with children and families that are now going an entire summer season with no access to park space that was supposed to be completed in 2023. on Facebook Share I've noticed that the completion date has been changed once again, now to the end of August. I'm wondering what the delay is? As a resident on the street, it's becoming incredibly frustrating to see multiple days - even weeks, over the last few months, with no physical body's present to move the progress along. This area is densely populated with children and families that are now going an entire summer season with no access to park space that was supposed to be completed in 2023. on Twitter Share I've noticed that the completion date has been changed once again, now to the end of August. I'm wondering what the delay is? As a resident on the street, it's becoming incredibly frustrating to see multiple days - even weeks, over the last few months, with no physical body's present to move the progress along. This area is densely populated with children and families that are now going an entire summer season with no access to park space that was supposed to be completed in 2023. on Linkedin Email I've noticed that the completion date has been changed once again, now to the end of August. I'm wondering what the delay is? As a resident on the street, it's becoming incredibly frustrating to see multiple days - even weeks, over the last few months, with no physical body's present to move the progress along. This area is densely populated with children and families that are now going an entire summer season with no access to park space that was supposed to be completed in 2023. link

    I've noticed that the completion date has been changed once again, now to the end of August. I'm wondering what the delay is? As a resident on the street, it's becoming incredibly frustrating to see multiple days - even weeks, over the last few months, with no physical body's present to move the progress along. This area is densely populated with children and families that are now going an entire summer season with no access to park space that was supposed to be completed in 2023.

    Jkja asked 12 months ago

    Good day,

    Thank you for your inquiry!

    We apologize for the confusion as the date was changed in error, it should have said early August vs. end of August. We have a slight delay as we wanted to give the sod a little time to take. However, we anticipate opening the playground next week, the week of August 5th.

     

  • Share I see that the new park has been filled with mulch. Not accessible at all! Could we not have gone with a more accessible ground choice. The insane property tax increase could have helped with this. on Facebook Share I see that the new park has been filled with mulch. Not accessible at all! Could we not have gone with a more accessible ground choice. The insane property tax increase could have helped with this. on Twitter Share I see that the new park has been filled with mulch. Not accessible at all! Could we not have gone with a more accessible ground choice. The insane property tax increase could have helped with this. on Linkedin Email I see that the new park has been filled with mulch. Not accessible at all! Could we not have gone with a more accessible ground choice. The insane property tax increase could have helped with this. link

    I see that the new park has been filled with mulch. Not accessible at all! Could we not have gone with a more accessible ground choice. The insane property tax increase could have helped with this.

    Katielindsay1 asked 12 months ago

    Good day, 

    Thank you for your inquiry! 

    In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates that playground surfaces must be safe, resilient, and accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. The Huron Court playground surface is Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) which is an approved material under the AODA as it:

    • Meets ASTM F1951 for accessibility
    • Provides a natural look
    • Requires maintenance to remain compact and level


    Unfortunately some of the other rubber options that are also approved under the Act can be 6x the cost for the initial placement and also for replacement costs, otherwise we would install at every playground.

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    safety surface playground
  • Share Hello, When is this new park proposed to be complete? Thank you on Facebook Share Hello, When is this new park proposed to be complete? Thank you on Twitter Share Hello, When is this new park proposed to be complete? Thank you on Linkedin Email Hello, When is this new park proposed to be complete? Thank you link

    Hello, When is this new park proposed to be complete? Thank you

    Linder asked over 1 year ago

    Good day and thank your for your inquiry, the Park is scheduled to re-open end of July 2024.

  • Share As a resident that lives along Ferguson, I don't think putting washrooms close to someone's home is a good idea. In the summer time, with the heat and sun, it will stink! One centralized space with New playground is a great idea but please keep it away from the houses so that the noise level is kept down and the green space along the houses is kept alive. The playground needs to be moved further into the park and away from the houses as children like to frequently come along the fence line and yell, scream, climb trees, bushes and poke the dogs with sticks through the fences. I've had to go into City Hall to express my concerns and complaints regarding this issue. on Facebook Share As a resident that lives along Ferguson, I don't think putting washrooms close to someone's home is a good idea. In the summer time, with the heat and sun, it will stink! One centralized space with New playground is a great idea but please keep it away from the houses so that the noise level is kept down and the green space along the houses is kept alive. The playground needs to be moved further into the park and away from the houses as children like to frequently come along the fence line and yell, scream, climb trees, bushes and poke the dogs with sticks through the fences. I've had to go into City Hall to express my concerns and complaints regarding this issue. on Twitter Share As a resident that lives along Ferguson, I don't think putting washrooms close to someone's home is a good idea. In the summer time, with the heat and sun, it will stink! One centralized space with New playground is a great idea but please keep it away from the houses so that the noise level is kept down and the green space along the houses is kept alive. The playground needs to be moved further into the park and away from the houses as children like to frequently come along the fence line and yell, scream, climb trees, bushes and poke the dogs with sticks through the fences. I've had to go into City Hall to express my concerns and complaints regarding this issue. on Linkedin Email As a resident that lives along Ferguson, I don't think putting washrooms close to someone's home is a good idea. In the summer time, with the heat and sun, it will stink! One centralized space with New playground is a great idea but please keep it away from the houses so that the noise level is kept down and the green space along the houses is kept alive. The playground needs to be moved further into the park and away from the houses as children like to frequently come along the fence line and yell, scream, climb trees, bushes and poke the dogs with sticks through the fences. I've had to go into City Hall to express my concerns and complaints regarding this issue. link

    As a resident that lives along Ferguson, I don't think putting washrooms close to someone's home is a good idea. In the summer time, with the heat and sun, it will stink! One centralized space with New playground is a great idea but please keep it away from the houses so that the noise level is kept down and the green space along the houses is kept alive. The playground needs to be moved further into the park and away from the houses as children like to frequently come along the fence line and yell, scream, climb trees, bushes and poke the dogs with sticks through the fences. I've had to go into City Hall to express my concerns and complaints regarding this issue.

    N/A asked about 3 years ago

    Thanks for reaching out with your concerns. We originally had a concrete pad included for portable washrooms that we have pulled from the design. The portable washroom will go to a similar location as selected by our Operations Department just on the other side of the pine trees (red box below). The trees provide a buffer between the portable washroom and the homes.


    The new play structures are placed to maximize the park's design and layout, taking in future space considerations. We're sorry to hear about children approaching the fence line, potentially damaging the plants and trees, and causing distress to your dog. 

    A suggested solution would be to consider adding additional buffers within your property to add space between the park edge and your fence to help prevent unwanted interactions. If this continues to happen, please call our Customer Service team at 705-436-3710

  • Share Would their not be enough room to put in a splash pad, this park has lots of children in the area and spend most of their summer days there, there is no shade so this would be nice to cool them down in such a big open space. on Facebook Share Would their not be enough room to put in a splash pad, this park has lots of children in the area and spend most of their summer days there, there is no shade so this would be nice to cool them down in such a big open space. on Twitter Share Would their not be enough room to put in a splash pad, this park has lots of children in the area and spend most of their summer days there, there is no shade so this would be nice to cool them down in such a big open space. on Linkedin Email Would their not be enough room to put in a splash pad, this park has lots of children in the area and spend most of their summer days there, there is no shade so this would be nice to cool them down in such a big open space. link

    Would their not be enough room to put in a splash pad, this park has lots of children in the area and spend most of their summer days there, there is no shade so this would be nice to cool them down in such a big open space.

    Thutchins asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, there isn't sufficient budget at this time to include a splash pad at Huron Court Park. There will be one constructed next year in the new Margaretta Park in the Sleeping Lion development and there is one at Town Square. Learn more: Margaretta Park - Town of Innisfil 


  • Share Hi. I am a resident that who live a walking distance to the Huron Court Park. I am super excited with the improvement and also I would like to suggest that more trees could be planted at the back of the soccer field. It would be nice to have some shade to sit at the park and relaxing while the kid play. Thank you on Facebook Share Hi. I am a resident that who live a walking distance to the Huron Court Park. I am super excited with the improvement and also I would like to suggest that more trees could be planted at the back of the soccer field. It would be nice to have some shade to sit at the park and relaxing while the kid play. Thank you on Twitter Share Hi. I am a resident that who live a walking distance to the Huron Court Park. I am super excited with the improvement and also I would like to suggest that more trees could be planted at the back of the soccer field. It would be nice to have some shade to sit at the park and relaxing while the kid play. Thank you on Linkedin Email Hi. I am a resident that who live a walking distance to the Huron Court Park. I am super excited with the improvement and also I would like to suggest that more trees could be planted at the back of the soccer field. It would be nice to have some shade to sit at the park and relaxing while the kid play. Thank you link

    Hi. I am a resident that who live a walking distance to the Huron Court Park. I am super excited with the improvement and also I would like to suggest that more trees could be planted at the back of the soccer field. It would be nice to have some shade to sit at the park and relaxing while the kid play. Thank you

    Juliana.hilario asked about 3 years ago

    Yes we are looking at adding some more trees to the park!

  • Share Please move the new play structures further into the park, I'm getting children running up to the fence line destroying the plants and the trees and poking at my dog. on Facebook Share Please move the new play structures further into the park, I'm getting children running up to the fence line destroying the plants and the trees and poking at my dog. on Twitter Share Please move the new play structures further into the park, I'm getting children running up to the fence line destroying the plants and the trees and poking at my dog. on Linkedin Email Please move the new play structures further into the park, I'm getting children running up to the fence line destroying the plants and the trees and poking at my dog. link

    Please move the new play structures further into the park, I'm getting children running up to the fence line destroying the plants and the trees and poking at my dog.

    Ro asked about 3 years ago

    Thanks for reaching out with your concerns. Our hope is that all park users enjoy the park safely while respecting nearby properties. The new play structures are placed to maximize the park's design and layout, taking in future space considerations. We're sorry to hear about children approaching the fence line, potentially damaging the plants and trees, and causing distress to your dog. 

    A suggested solution would be to consider adding additional buffers within your property to add space between the park edge and your fence to help prevent unwanted interactions. If this continues to happen, please call our Customer Service team at 705-436-3710

  • Share are you going to snow plow the paths in the winter? on Facebook Share are you going to snow plow the paths in the winter? on Twitter Share are you going to snow plow the paths in the winter? on Linkedin Email are you going to snow plow the paths in the winter? link

    are you going to snow plow the paths in the winter?

    Elizabeth Mousseau asked about 3 years ago

    Hi Elizabeth, yes, pathways in our municipal parks are maintained by the Town's Operations team throughout the winter.

  • Share Great to see trail from Benson St. and bike racks. Some recommendations: trees for shade, benches or gathering areas, pollinator garden for a community group to plant and maintain? Will the bike racks also accommodate scooters? Also has there been consideration of swings suited for those in wheelchairs and other playground equipment for those with disabilities? Consideration of a walkway from Huron Court parking lot to the main trail to support walk a block to school? Thank you on Facebook Share Great to see trail from Benson St. and bike racks. Some recommendations: trees for shade, benches or gathering areas, pollinator garden for a community group to plant and maintain? Will the bike racks also accommodate scooters? Also has there been consideration of swings suited for those in wheelchairs and other playground equipment for those with disabilities? Consideration of a walkway from Huron Court parking lot to the main trail to support walk a block to school? Thank you on Twitter Share Great to see trail from Benson St. and bike racks. Some recommendations: trees for shade, benches or gathering areas, pollinator garden for a community group to plant and maintain? Will the bike racks also accommodate scooters? Also has there been consideration of swings suited for those in wheelchairs and other playground equipment for those with disabilities? Consideration of a walkway from Huron Court parking lot to the main trail to support walk a block to school? Thank you on Linkedin Email Great to see trail from Benson St. and bike racks. Some recommendations: trees for shade, benches or gathering areas, pollinator garden for a community group to plant and maintain? Will the bike racks also accommodate scooters? Also has there been consideration of swings suited for those in wheelchairs and other playground equipment for those with disabilities? Consideration of a walkway from Huron Court parking lot to the main trail to support walk a block to school? Thank you link

    Great to see trail from Benson St. and bike racks. Some recommendations: trees for shade, benches or gathering areas, pollinator garden for a community group to plant and maintain? Will the bike racks also accommodate scooters? Also has there been consideration of swings suited for those in wheelchairs and other playground equipment for those with disabilities? Consideration of a walkway from Huron Court parking lot to the main trail to support walk a block to school? Thank you

    TC asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your comments! While at this time a pollinator garden isn't included in the project we are achieving your other suggestions within the design. We will be adding some trees, benches, a picnic shade structure, bike racks can be also used to secure scooters, and we are adding new trail connections to the school. 

    We work with the Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee for all our parks and ensure they meet requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and are inclusive.  

    What is an inclusive playground? A universally designed, sensory-rich environment that enables all children to develop physically, socially and emotionally. An engaging place that provides the just-right level of challenge and offers opportunities to succeed. A well-designed place that addresses all levels of ability. At an inclusive playground, children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play.

    Included in the upcoming Huron Court Park playground is a molded bucket swing and molded bucket chair on the zip line, children in wheelchairs can transfer from their chair to the swing and have full support- see link Molded Bucket Seat Play Swing - Landscape Structures (playlsi.com) 

  • Share Hello, Our house backs on to Huron Park and we would love to see more trees in the park. Are there plans to include more trees in the project? Thanks! on Facebook Share Hello, Our house backs on to Huron Park and we would love to see more trees in the park. Are there plans to include more trees in the project? Thanks! on Twitter Share Hello, Our house backs on to Huron Park and we would love to see more trees in the park. Are there plans to include more trees in the project? Thanks! on Linkedin Email Hello, Our house backs on to Huron Park and we would love to see more trees in the park. Are there plans to include more trees in the project? Thanks! link

    Hello, Our house backs on to Huron Park and we would love to see more trees in the park. Are there plans to include more trees in the project? Thanks!

    James P asked about 3 years ago

    Yes we are looking at adding some trees to the park!