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The Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park is a premier
waterfront park located in downtown Burlington on the Lake
Ontario shoreline. The park is approximately 35 hectares in
size and is made up of two city parks, Spencer Smith Park
and Beachway Park.
The Regional Municipality of Halton, the City of Burlington
and Conservation Halton have embarked on a process that
will culminate in an updated Master Plan, Environmental
Management and Restoration Plan and a Property Acquisition
Strategy for the Regional Waterfront Park. The new Master
Plan will provide a long-term strategic vision for the park
implementation purposes.
The new plan depicted above has been endorsed by the
Region’s Waterfront Advisory Committee and as of press
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time, was to be presented to the Planning and Public Works
Committee on May 20th, and to Regional Council on May 27.
The plan divides the Beach Park into five sectors, each
with its own unique features, linked by common themes and
landmarks. Most importantly, the plan aims to preserve and
protect the natural features of the beach while enhancing
pedestrian and cycling activity. Ultimately, the southern
portion of Lakeshore Road would be realigned to increase
the available open space.
Among the many proposed “active” areas of the Park would
be boardwalks, childrens’ play areas, a recreational pond,
volleyball courts, shade structures, seating areas and an artisan
market building.