Bonnerworth Park Redevelopment

Current status

The final design is posted on this consultation page under the Documents section. The final design is being used for the tender process for the construction contract, with construction expected to begin in fall 2024. The final design has been informed by the project objectives, community feedback that has been received through the now-closed consultation periods, and technical studies.

A summary of comments received during the consultation on the draft plan is provided in the Updates section/tab.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the various engagement methods throughout the process.

Draft Plan review by advisory committees

A draft plan for the Bonnerworth Park was presented to a combined meeting of the Arenas, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Accessibility Advisory Committee on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Public comments on the draft plan, which can be viewed through the documents area on this project page, were received between August 8 and August 21, 2024 for consideration ahead of finalizing the project plan. A summary of the feedback from the most recent consultation phase will be posted on this project page.

Project reports and documents, including technical studies, are posted under the Documents section of the project page.

What's Happening

The City of Peterborough is inviting residents to learn about the proposed redevelopment of Bonnerworth Park and provide feedback. The park is located at 560 McDonnel Street in Town Ward 3.

The new Bonnerworth Park will include new pickleball courts, a bike pump track, an expanded skatepark and associated landscape and lighting. Looking for tennis? 4 new tennis courts are being installed through at Knights of Columbus, through its redevelopment project. If you would like to provide feedback on tennis, please visit the Knights of Columbus project page.

City parks will incorporate features for all ages with a focus on improving accessibility within the parks.

Bonnerworth Park was identified as a priority project in the City's Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facility Study which identified key objectives to improve and expand opportunities to support recreation across the City. Pickleball was identified as a priority sport to meet the demand for facilities for one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

A Traffic Impact Study and Parking Plan were completed as part of this project. To support the Bonnerworth Park redevelopment, the design of active transportation and related road improvements will be completed. This will include new sidewalks along Bonaccord Street and connections to the surrounding areas.

What we heard

Online Survey

844 people responded to the Bonnerworth Park Redevelopment Survey. The survey showed 428 people would drive to the park, 369 would walk/run and 351 would bike. The survey showed a strong support for more tree planting and shade structures being high priority items. Respondents were able to provide additional comment at the end of the survey, 481 people chose to leave an additional comment that included comments on how much they were looking forward to having a pickleball, expanded skatepark and bike pump track opportunity in the community, concerns of noise from pickleball, the removal of baseball diamonds and comments about increased traffic and parking. Comments have been summarized and posted on the project webpage. The concerns noted will be reviewed and addressed by the project team through the design process as the project progresses.

Bonnerworth Park survey results summary is available.

Future information about the project and a concept plan will be updated on the Connect Peterborough project page as they come available.

Public Drop-In Session

A public drop-in session was held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the McDonnel Street Community Centre. Feedback from this meeting will be included in a summary once the online survey closes.

The Presentation Boards from the public consultation represents the vision for the project and identifies the elements provided in the park.