Municipal investments in parks and playgrounds across Clarington

Clarington loves to play! In 2023, the Municipality of Clarington invested in new parks and upgrades to playgrounds. Here’s a look at all the park improvements that took place across Clarington this year.

Burketon Park, Burketon

We replaced the playground at Burketon Park with play units for all ages, wood fibre safety surface, new swings, benches and improved paths and walkways for accessibility.

Harvey Jackson Park, Kendal

Kendal’s Harvey Jackson Park was updated with play units for all ages, swings, wood fibre safety surface, new benches and improved accessibility features, including a paved walkway and a new accessible parking space.

Guildwood Park, Bowmanville

The tennis courts at Guildwood Park got an upgrade with new asphalt, nets, painted lines and acrylic surface treatment. The Municipality also installed new benches, waste bins and fencing.

Haydon Hall Parkette, Haydon

The Municipality of Clarington worked with Haydon Hall board members to update the Haydon Hall Park that was more than 36 years old. New playground equipment, new benches, picnic tables and an accessible path from the parking lot were welcome additions to this rural community.

Ina Brown Parkette, Newtonville

The playground area was enlarged, wood fibre safety surface was added and new playground equipment for all ages was installed. Swings and a bench were also added, as well as improved accessibility with a concrete ramp and paved walkways directly to the playground.

Peters Pike Parkette, Orono

The playground was upgraded with a new junior/senior combination play unit; new benches, swings and wood fibre safety surface. The walkway was also repaved throughout the park.

Bruce Cameron Park, Bowmanville

The new Bruce Cameron Park includes a fully accessible play pod with playground equipment, ramps, wood fibre safety surface and a shade structure.

Stuart Park, Courtice

Stuart Park is now home to Courtice’s first outdoor pickleball courts. Park upgrades also included basketball court resurfacing; new benches, wastebins, and fencing; paved pathways; and tree planting.

Cricket Pitch at Memorial Park, Courtice

In response to local demand, Clarington Council voted to support the development of outdoor cricket play, and staff collaborated closely with the community to make the facility a reality. The cricket pitch opened in the summer.

Brookhill Park, Bowmanville

This brand-new park includes accessible playground equipment for people of all abilities, wood fibre safety surfacing to reduce barriers to play, and a gazebo to provide shade. New benches and landscaping round out the park installation.

Find parks near you by visiting www.clarington.net/parks.
As Clarington grows, recreational needs are changing and diversifying. That’s why the Municipality of Clarington is creating a Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan: to understand and plan for services and facilities to meet the community’s needs now and in the future. Learn more.