A new design for Alpine Park

Construction at Alpine Park is progressing well.

The new playground equipment and shade sail have been installed. We are working on new wayfinding signage for the woodlot trails.

Timelapse photography video is available on kitchener.ca and will continue to be updated throughout the project. View the timelapse video.

If you have questions, get in touch at WVTASParks@kitchener.ca

The work on the stonedust trails in the woodlot is underway. Please be advised there will be some minor trail work happening during the week, some parts of the trail may be temporarily closed. However, most of the trail will remain open at this time.

Also, a new paved connection from Appalachian Crescent is now open for use.

The rest of the park area remains closed for construction. The playground areas are prepared and ready to receive new play equipment! For your safety, please do not move any temporary construction fencing.

Please look at the map to see which trails are now open.

Get in touch

We have a new way for you to contact us. If you have questions or concerns, please email: WVTASParks@kitchener.ca

Some neighbours have reached out about a liquid substance observed at the edges of the new woodlot trail.

To help stabilize steep sections of the woodlot trail a binder material was mixed with the stonedust before it was installed. Pockets of binder may have formed during mixing and, during recent heavy rains, swelled and leached.

Though unsightly, any liquid resulting from leached binder material is not toxic.

We are working with the contractor and supplier to address this as soon as possible. For safety and warranty reasons, please remain outside of the fenced construction area and do not move any temporary fencing.

We appreciate your continued patience. If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, at rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca

The work in the woodlot has begun and will last for six to eight weeks. For safety reasons, please avoid the use of closed woodlot trails and entrances.

Some residents have expressed interest in the redesigned Alpine Park playground. Renderings of the new playground and equipment have now been uploaded. View the images

You may see a camera mounted near the park that is recording the work as it unfolds. A time lapse photography video is available on kitchener.ca and will continue to be updated throughout the project. View the time lapse video

The project team appreciates your continued patience and understanding as we complete the planned upgrades to Alpine Park. If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, at rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca

The Contractor will begin the work of formalizing select trail routes in the woodlot soon. You will see temporary fencing going up at strategic points to close routes and entry points while they complete their work. This fencing will be a combination of modular fence panels and orange snow fence.

For safety reasons, please avoid the use of closed woodlot trails and entrances. We anticipate the work in the woodlot will last until at least the end of June.

The project team appreciates your continued patience and understanding as we complete the planned upgrades to Alpine Park.

If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, at rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca

The construction contract has been awarded and you may see temporary site fencing at Alpine Park as early as the week of May 15.

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If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, at rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca

We have the Alpine Park phase 2 engagement summary to share with you along with some other project updates.

Engagement summary

The engagement report that details what we heard from community during phase 2 of Alpine Park engagement is now available. We would like to thank all those who participated and shared their thoughts with us

Your input was used to shape the park design for Alpine Park. View the final concept and the woodlot trails layout plans.

We are working towards construction on Alpine Park in 2023.

Archaeological assessment

We have received the compliance letter confirming the stage 1/stage 2 archaeological assessment was submitted to the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports.

Tree removals in the woodlot

A reminder, tree removal work will be happening in the Alpine Park woodlot during this winter. This is for the regular maintenance of the woodlot and in preparation of the trail work planned for this upcoming year.

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If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca, 519-741-2600 x 4151

We have a few updates to share on the park improvement project at Alpine Park.

Final concept

We would like to thank all those who shared their thoughts with us during the engagement on the Alpine Park project.

Your feedback showed us that most respondents want to enjoy nature, and visit and explore the forest. We also heard that the ability to play with children is desired, with a preference for a traditional playground. You also want to see more seating options throughout the park such as benches, and a gathering area with shade.

Your input has been used to shape the park design for Alpine Park: View the final concept and woodlot trails layout plans.

The full engagement report with more detail will be posted to Engage soon.

We are working towards construction on Alpine Park in 2023.

Archaeological assessment

Fieldwork for the archaeological assessment of Alpine Park was completed in July. Following feedback received from First Nations rights-holders, additional fieldwork was completed in November.

In December, the stage 1 / stage 2 archaeological assessment was submitted to the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism (MCM), formerly the Ministry of Heritage Sport Tourism and Culture (MHSTC). We await their compliance letter confirming the report has been submitted to the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports.

Tree removals in the woodlot

This winter, you will see some tree removal work happening in the Alpine Park woodlot. This is part of the regular maintenance of the woodlot, and to prepare for the trail work planned next year.

Stay informed

Please subscribe for updates to this project by using the 'Stay Informed' button on this page.

If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca, 519-741-2600 x 4151

Did you miss our virtual information session about the design for Alpine Park? A recording of the presentation is now available. Watch the video at: A New Design for Alpine Park (November 23, 2021)

Thank you once again for your feedback on the Alpine Park concepts. The project team is working on the final design and will share it on Engage when ready.

Through our ongoing review of park improvement processes, we’ve identified the need for some additional site investigation before we can start construction. Two things are planned:

The first is an archaeological assessment of Alpine Park, which includes drilling in the park. Drilling is scheduled this spring and will take about two days. The archaeology consultant will then write a report. The City of Kitchener and First Nations rights holders will review the report. We will then submit the final report to the Ministry of Heritage Sport Tourism and Culture for approval.

The second is geotechnical fieldwork to inform the construction. This also includes drilling. The geotechnical fieldwork can only happen after we receive approval from the Ministry. We do not know yet when we can schedule this fieldwork.

Access to some park features may be affected at points during both the archaeological and geotechnical fieldwork days.

The impact of all this on the construction timeline is significant, but we will keep you updated as work unfolds.

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If you have any questions, contact Rebecca Roy, Landscape Architect, rebecca.roy@kitchener.ca, 519-741-2600 x 4151