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Renaturalizing Shoemaker Greenway Park

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The construction of Shoemaker Park is now complete and the park is open for use. Thank you to all the community members who participated in our online surveys, in-person conversations, and virtual information sessions. We hope you see your feedback reflected in your new park space. If you have any questions, please contact us at WVTASParks@kitchener.ca



Shoemaker Greenway Park is an existing park located along a portion of Shoemaker Creek. A small play area currently located in the park will be removed during the improvement works for the creek. The creek restoration will include the removal of the existing concrete channel to create a more natural pathway for the stream, and include plantings of native species to naturalize the area. These creek improvements are currently underway, the project is in part funded by the Government of Canada.

Outside of the creek area, there are opportunities for a trail and park elements including educational and interpretive features, a small play area, seating, and shade, among others. The park work will complement the naturalization work in the creek. Consultants from SHIFT Landscape Architecture have been engaged to lead the redevelopment of the park area including conceptual design, final design, and taking the project through to construction completion

Stormwater management

We’re also improving resilience against climate change by incorporating stormwater management at the park.

Stormwater management will allow the area to better collect stormwater runoff caused by events such as heavy rainfall and snow melt. This will help to reduce the risk of flooding and ensure safety of the community.

This initiative is made possible by the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) in partnership with the Government of Canada. For more information, visit www.kitchener.ca/Stormwater

The City of Kitchener has partnered with Reep Green Solutions to help you make changes to your landscape that will beautify your yard and reduce runoff to Shoemaker Creek. When we work together to slow rain down and soak it up in our parks and in our yards, we can improve the health of our local waterways and reduce community flood risk. To learn more and to see if you qualify for a free, on-site consultation with a landscape designer, visit Reep's Rain Smart Neighbourhoods.


Shoemaker Greenway Park is an existing park located along a portion of Shoemaker Creek. A small play area currently located in the park will be removed during the improvement works for the creek. The creek restoration will include the removal of the existing concrete channel to create a more natural pathway for the stream, and include plantings of native species to naturalize the area. These creek improvements are currently underway, the project is in part funded by the Government of Canada.

Outside of the creek area, there are opportunities for a trail and park elements including educational and interpretive features, a small play area, seating, and shade, among others. The park work will complement the naturalization work in the creek. Consultants from SHIFT Landscape Architecture have been engaged to lead the redevelopment of the park area including conceptual design, final design, and taking the project through to construction completion

Stormwater management

We’re also improving resilience against climate change by incorporating stormwater management at the park.

Stormwater management will allow the area to better collect stormwater runoff caused by events such as heavy rainfall and snow melt. This will help to reduce the risk of flooding and ensure safety of the community.

This initiative is made possible by the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) in partnership with the Government of Canada. For more information, visit www.kitchener.ca/Stormwater

The City of Kitchener has partnered with Reep Green Solutions to help you make changes to your landscape that will beautify your yard and reduce runoff to Shoemaker Creek. When we work together to slow rain down and soak it up in our parks and in our yards, we can improve the health of our local waterways and reduce community flood risk. To learn more and to see if you qualify for a free, on-site consultation with a landscape designer, visit Reep's Rain Smart Neighbourhoods.