Construction Notice – A.E. Crookes & Fred Halliday Memorial

By July 7, 2022July 13th, 2022Events, Issues, Resources, Ward 1

A.E. Crookes Park Playground Replacement

Construction Start: the week of July 11, 2022

  • Construction hoarding will be placed July 8th
  • Construction will take approximately six weeks to complete, weather permitting
  • The playground will be closed to accommodate construction activities and will re-open by Friday, August 19th

The work includes:

  • Replacement of playground equipment,
  • Engineered wood mulch safety surfacing
  • Accessible playground ramp and connections to existing park trails
  • Benches

Alternate playground locations include:

  • Lakefront Promenade – 450m walking distance
  • The Village Green – 1.6 km walking distance
  • Hiawatha –1.6 km walking distance

Fred Halliday Memorial Fitness Area Installation

Construction Start: the week of July 11, 2022

  • Construction hoarding will be placed July 8th
  • Construction will take approximately six weeks to complete, weather permitting
  • The fitness area will be fenced off to accommodate construction activities and will re-open by Friday, August 19th

The work includes:

  • Stationary fitness equipment
  • Instructional exercise signage
  • Engineered wood mulch safety surfacing
  • Accessible ramp and connections to existing park trails

The playground and existing park trails will remain open.