Reimagining Westwood Park

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us about the Westwood Park redevelopment. We understand this park upgrade has taken longer than expected and we appreciate your patience and excitement for the new and improved park.

New timing for park construction

We have broken up the rest of the park construction into two parts. This way there will be fewer interruptions and we can open the park up more quickly.

Phase 1 is estimated to be completed by mid-August. It includes new play equipment for all ages, micro forest planting area, multi-use court, extended walking paths, and a cricket pitch.

Phase 2 will start after that. It will include a walking path around the cricket pitch and a meadow.

In the future, park improvement projects will be scheduled to ensure we do not close the entire site at any one time, only the sections we are working in.

Responses added to the FAQ

We have also updated our Frequently Asked Questions with some of your recent questions.

If you have any other questions or comments, please reach out to our team at WestwoodPark@kitchener.ca

Thank you for all your questions about the Westwood Park construction. We have added responses to some of your most frequently asked questions.

Please reach out to us any time with your questions about this project and the construction. We regularly post responses to this page. Our team's email is WestwoodPark@kitchener.ca

We would like to express our sincere regret for the delay in the reconstruction of Westwood Park. We recognize that many of you are feeling frustrated. We are committed to providing and maintaining quality park space for our residents, and we understand the impact this delay may have on those who were looking forward to using the park this summer.

We understand that these delays may be disappointing, but we are confident that the upgrades will benefit the community in the long-term. The extra time and effort will result in an improved park space that will be enjoyed for years to come. The upgrades include new playground equipment, adding accessibility upgrades, a new shade sail, new bench and table seating, a paved area for painted games, a basketball half court, informal area for playing cricket and other games, and new bicycle racks. The new play equipment will provide various play experiences for children of all ages, while the accessibility upgrades will make the park more inclusive for all.

We are doing everything possible to complete the park as soon as possible. We will continue to provide updates on the progress and will announce a new opening date as soon as it is available.

Find parks and amenities near you

We understand caregivers and children miss a nearby space to play and hope other neighbouring park amenities can be used in the meantime. Discover parks and amenities in your neighbourhood using this City of Kitchener Parks story map. If you get a pop up asking you to sign in to ArcGIS, please click ‘Cancel’. It is not necessary to sign in to view the content.

View the story map

New ways to connect

You might have noticed that we updated our profiles. Our team also has a new email, so it is simpler to contact us. Whether you have questions about the park's development or want more information about its amenities, our team is here to help. We are committed to providing regular and informative communication with our community.

The project email is WestwoodPark@kitchener.ca

Thanks again for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on improving Westwood Park.

Unfortunately, the construction of Westwood Park has been delayed. The project was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022. It is now expected to be complete by summer 2023.

The delay is due to unforeseen circumstances that have arisen during the construction process. We understand that this news may be disappointing to those who were looking forward to using the park. However, we are confident that the extra time and effort will result in improved park space that will be enjoyed for years to come. This park's improvements include replacing playground equipment, accessibility upgrades, and a new bicycle rack. The new play equipment will provide various play experiences for children of all ages.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. We will continue to provide updates on the progress and will announce a new opening date as soon as it is available.

Work on the new park space is progressing at Westwood Park.

You may see a camera mounted near the park that is recording the work as it unfolds. View the timelapse photography on the City’s website here. You can also find it under ‘Important Links’ on the project page Reimagining Westwood Park.

We appreciate your patience during construction. Please subscribe for updates to this project by using the 'Stay Informed' button on the Engage project page.

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

Construction is starting at Westwood Park!

Fencing will go up in early July and the work of shaping the new park space will begin soon after. The park will be closed until construction is complete. We appreciate your patience during construction and will keep you updated as work progresses.

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

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

Thank you once again for your interest in Westwood Park. The project construction has now been awarded and work at the park will begin soon.

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

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

We have updated the home page for the project. If you are looking for information that was up here previously, you can find it below:

Westwood Park is an established neighbourhood park within a changing community. The green space was formerly shared by an adjacent school that has since been demolished and is being developed into townhomes. With this project, the intent is to renovate the park, upgrading existing features to modern standards, and provide elements and features that reflect the needs of the community.

The City is working with a team of consultants from SHIFT Landscape Architecture to lead the redevelopment of this space, including conceptual design, final design, and seeing the project through to the construction phase.

With the current phase, we are collecting information to understand how the park currently serves the community and where improvements might be made. Below and in the links to the right, you will find an existing conditions plan of the park along with some recent site photographs for your reference.

Fill out our survey below to share your feedback about the proposed concepts. We also encourage you to fill out the “Ideas” board below with your thoughts or 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 9 to 13 we will host an online forum right here on this page. The project team will be closely monitoring this forum during business hours that week, answering your questions in real time. Visit this page anytime that week to ask questions, make comments and learn more about the Westwood Park project.