Shoemaker Park is an existing space located along a portion of Shoemaker Creek. There is a small play area currently located in the park but it will be removed during planned restoration improvements to the creek. The creek restoration will include the removal of the existing concrete channel to create a more natural pathway for the stream, and renaturalization with native plant species. These creek improvements are currently underway.

Outside of the creek area, a trail is proposed and there are opportunities for park elements including educational elements, interpretive features, a small play area, seating, and shade. These elements will complement the naturalization work in the creek.

With the restoration work with the creek, there may be an opportunity to reimagine this park as a space to celebrate the natural watercourse and acknowledge the importance of the creek for the neighbourhood and greater landscape. At this time, the project team is seeking your input about how the park space is currently used as well as how the park could support the community differently into the future.

On the project page you'll find:

• more information about the project
• the existing conditions of the park
• an “Ideas board" where you can share your thoughts and ideas for the park space.

Have a question?

We know people are tired of virtual meetings but are perhaps not yet comfortable with in person events, so we're doing this consultation a different way.

From August 3 to 6 we will host an online forum on the project page. The project team will be closely monitoring this forum during business hours that week, answering your questions in real time. Visit any time that week to ask questions, make comments and learn more about the project.