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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Share George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on FacebookShare George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter)Share George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on LinkedinEmail George Couperthwaite Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link
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
Share Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on FacebookShare Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on X (formerly Twitter)Share Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment on LinkedinEmail Yarl Cedarwood Playground Community Consultation Survey for Playground Refurbishment link