Park Redevelopment

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The City of Markham boasts more than 350 scenic parks and open spaces for residents to enjoy. Our parks provide beautiful places for the community to enjoy the outdoors.

Parks are important spaces for our community and experience a lot of wear and tear as they are enjoyed. The City is always looking out for items that require repair or replacement.

Upgrades to parks fall under the following sections:

  • Tennis and basketball court rebuilds (asphalt, acrylic surfacing, amenities, and fencing)
  • Playground replacements
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) updates in existing playgrounds
  • Baseball fencing replacement
  • Shade structure replacements and refurbishments
  • New features

Please see the panel to the right or below to find out more information about construction activities in your local park. Visit our Park Development page for information on New Park Consultations.

If you're not sure which ward your park is in, use the Markham Wards Map to find it.


Proposed disc hiking course

A public meeting was held on June 15 to discuss the proposed disc golf course at Milne Dam Conservation Park. A lot of meaningful feedback was received from community members regarding the proposal.

To learn more about the project click here.

To provide your comments click here.


Help Shape More Inclusive Playgrounds in Markham!

The City of Markham is upgrading the playground equipment (listed below) and needs your input to help make it more accessible and inclusive for all children and families. Your feedback will help guide improvements to better serve diverse needs and abilities.


  1. Ward 2 John Payne Park

  2. Ward 5 Harold Humphrey Park

  3. Ward 6 Wismer East Park

  4. Ward 6 Wismer West Park

  5. Ward 7 George Couperthwaite Park

  6. Ward 7 Yarl Cedarwood Park



Park redevelopment page banner.

The City of Markham boasts more than 350 scenic parks and open spaces for residents to enjoy. Our parks provide beautiful places for the community to enjoy the outdoors.

Parks are important spaces for our community and experience a lot of wear and tear as they are enjoyed. The City is always looking out for items that require repair or replacement.

Upgrades to parks fall under the following sections:

  • Tennis and basketball court rebuilds (asphalt, acrylic surfacing, amenities, and fencing)
  • Playground replacements
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) updates in existing playgrounds
  • Baseball fencing replacement
  • Shade structure replacements and refurbishments
  • New features

Please see the panel to the right or below to find out more information about construction activities in your local park. Visit our Park Development page for information on New Park Consultations.

If you're not sure which ward your park is in, use the Markham Wards Map to find it.


Proposed disc hiking course

A public meeting was held on June 15 to discuss the proposed disc golf course at Milne Dam Conservation Park. A lot of meaningful feedback was received from community members regarding the proposal.

To learn more about the project click here.

To provide your comments click here.


Help Shape More Inclusive Playgrounds in Markham!

The City of Markham is upgrading the playground equipment (listed below) and needs your input to help make it more accessible and inclusive for all children and families. Your feedback will help guide improvements to better serve diverse needs and abilities.


  1. Ward 2 John Payne Park

  2. Ward 5 Harold Humphrey Park

  3. Ward 6 Wismer East Park

  4. Ward 6 Wismer West Park

  5. Ward 7 George Couperthwaite Park

  6. Ward 7 Yarl Cedarwood Park


  • John Payne Park Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace rubber surfacing with rubber tile because playground is in close proximity to a splash pad amenity.

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk:
    JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
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  • Harold Humphreys Park Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace sand with Engineered Wood Fibre (EWF) surfacing
    • Add concrete entrance ramps

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk:
    JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
    Share Harold Humphreys Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Facebook Share Harold Humphreys Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter) Share Harold Humphreys Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Linkedin Email Harold Humphreys Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
  • Wismer Park East Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace rubber surfacing with rubber tile because playground is in close proximity to a splash pad amenity.

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk:
    JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
    Share Wismer Park East Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Facebook Share Wismer Park East Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter) Share Wismer Park East Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Linkedin Email Wismer Park East Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
  • Wismer West Park Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace sand with Engineered Wood Fibre (EWF) surfacing
    • Add concrete entrance ramps

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk: JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
    Share Wismer West Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Facebook Share Wismer West Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter) Share Wismer West Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Linkedin Email Wismer West Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
  • George Couperthwaite Park Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace rubber surfacing with Engineered Wood Fiber because playground is not in close proximity to a splash pad amenity 
    • Add concrete curbs and entrance ramps to parks where they are missing

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk: JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
    Share George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Facebook Share George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter) Share George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Linkedin Email George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
  • Yarl Cedarwood Park Play Equipment Replacement

    Playground equipment is replaced and updated to ensure the safety of all who use it. Playground equipment is always evolving, and new equipment helps to revitalize the park.

    As part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the following will also be completed:

    • Replace rubber surfacing with rubber tile because playground is in close proximity to a splash pad amenity.

    EXISTING CONDITIONS

    PARK VIEW POINTS

    For more information, please contact project coordinator Julia Jerzyk:  JJerzyk@markham.ca


    Take Survey
    Share Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Facebook Share Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter) Share Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on Linkedin Email Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
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