Reimagining Westwood Park

This project is complete and the park is now open for use. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the redesign of the park. If you have any questions, please contact the Parks division at parks@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2345 (TTY:1-866-969-9994).

• Sept. 19 park opening celebration at 4 p.m. (NEW TIME)

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  Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 19 to help celebrate the official opening of Westwood Park!

  We changed the start time to a little later so more neighbours can attend. Enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last) and games while learning more about the improvements to the park and connecting with your neighbourhood community.

  We hope to see you there!

• Save the date! Sept. 19 park opening celebration

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  We are pleased to announce a community celebration for the official opening of the park! Save the date: Sept. 19, 2024 at 3 p.m. in Westwood Park. More details about the event will be announced shortly.

  In the meantime, thank you for staying off the newly seeded areas of the park. The fencing remains up and we expect it to stay in place for a few more weeks, until the seed is well established.

• Important update on Westwood Park

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  Now that Westwood Park’s construction is complete, we’d like to bring your attention to a few important items.

  Signs are up in the turfed areas requesting that the seed is not disturbed while it grows. Please stay off the seeded areas until we remove the signage. This will ensure that seed germinates and the grass thrives.

  We also installed new signs at the entrance of the loop path. These remind residents not to use regulation-sized cricket balls in the practice cricket pitch. Also, dogs must be leashed at all times and picked up after. Please respect the park rules, which are in place for everyone’s safety and wellbeing.

  You may have noticed water pooling in the park between the two entrances. This area is an infiltration gallery. Its purpose is to collect and hold water from the site while it drains into the soil, a process called infiltration. Sometimes the water drains slowly, so if you see water pooling there, do not be alarmed. That area of the park is functioning as intended.

  We hope you enjoy the new and upgraded Westwood Park. Your patience and understanding have been greatly appreciated.

• Westwood park construction complete!

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  We are excited to share that the Westwood Park construction has been completed!

  Some fencing will be up until the end of July to let the grass grow. We will confirm when the fencing has come down. Please stay off these areas for the time being. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding,

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• Next steps, hydroseeding and planting

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  Thank you all for your patience as the construction of Westwood Park wraps up.

  A significant portion of the work has been completed with fine grading, hydroseeding, and planting remaining. The completion of this work depends on the weather but is currently scheduled for next week.

  Once the hydroseed is applied, fencing will remain up for Approximately 3 weeks to protect the seed germination. Signage will also be installed asking park users to please stay off the grass as the seed establishes.

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• Westwood Park construction progressing on schedule

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  The cricket pitch and walking loop path are now complete. The asphalt paving is set to begin this week and the playground will be open for use starting next week. The basketball courts are currently closed for line painting and will remain closed until the end of next week.

  The remaining works include the infiltration gallery located at the park frontage which will be addressed this week and the hydroseeding which will begin once the weather allows (ideally slightly cooler and wetter conditions).

  Site signage is all in place and will remain up until all work is complete.

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• Phase 2 construction work is now underway

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  The Phase 2 construction work is now underway at Westwood Park. The cricket pitch and walking loop path are the focus of the current work, which includes excavation and topsoil stripping.

  Next week, the contractor will be working on completing the asphalt path and line painting. During that time, the playground and basketball court will be closed but will be re-opened once that work is complete. We anticipate the closure will last 4-5 days depending on weather conditions.

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• Second phase of construction begins in June

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  Westwood Park's second phase of construction is quickly approaching.

  You may see some site fencing installed during this week which will fence off all areas except for the playground. The playground will remain open unless otherwise communicated. Areas that are not fenced off at this time may be fenced off later on and an update will be provided prior to any closures.

  Construction will begin the second week of June. During the construction, please only use the unfenced amenities as the site will be undergoing construction. We appreciate your understanding!

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• Phase 2 construction

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  Thank you everyone for your patience as we work through the final stages of the Westwood Park redevelopment.

  Phase 1 of construction was completed in the fall of 2023, and we are excited to share that the second and final phase of construction will be starting this spring! Moser Landscape Group Inc. has been selected to complete the Phase 2 construction work. Construction will begin soon.

  We will try to keep as much of the playground accessible as possible during construction. For certain portions of the work, the playground may have to be closed and an update will be provided prior to the closure. We appreciate your understanding as we work toward getting this park up and ready for use.

  This phase of construction will look to complete the practice cricket pitch, install the walking loop path, reconstruct the infiltration gallery and finish up some final works.

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• New pet waste containers

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  There is a new container at the entrance of the park specifically for waste. It is a different style than before, it looks like a green 'T'. When walking your dog or other pet in the park, please pick up and deposit your pet’s waste into this container.

  New garbage bins have also been installed at the front of the park. Please put your litter in these bins.

  We are still working on getting grass established in the park. Since it is not yet fully established you may notice areas of dirt washing out. We are also in the process of reinstating the swing seats in the park.

  If you have any questions, please reach out at WestwoodPark@kitchener.ca