What we heard about the design options

Last fall, we hosted an open house for Meadowlane Park. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Open House on Nov. 8, 2023, and provided their feedback on the design options.

For a detailed report on what we heard from community members at the open house and online, please read the summary: 2023 What We Heard Report


Common Themes

  • Significance of Mt. Frederick: We heard about the importance of Mt. Fredrick as a park amenity for the community year-round.
  • Accessible trails: You want trails to be accessible and cleared in winter.
  • Connect with nature: You enjoy having a natural space to connect with nature, plants and animals.
  • Meadowlane Park as a gathering Space: You expressed the importance of having a space for activities and learning.
  • Safety: You are concerned with safety around the pond during winter months.


Design Ideas

We also heard ideas of what you want incorporated into designs for the stormwater pond and the park. You would like the design to include:

  • “Shaded seating and gathering space”
  • “Open space for recreational activities”
  • “More natural play areas”
  • “Trails close to plants and water”


Frequently Asked Questions updated

Thanks for all the questions you have shared with us. We have added responses to new questions in the Frequently Asked Questions section

Next Steps

Thank you for your patience as we develop a park design based on City staff and your feedback. We look forward to hosting a project open house this year once the designs are ready.

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If you have any questions, contact us at meadowlanepark@kitchener.ca

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