Eastwood Park

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The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to inform you of the upcoming Eastwood Park reconstruction. A large portion of the funding has been made available from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program with the Government of Canada investing $286,000 and the Province of Ontario investing $238,310.

The construction includes a new playground structure, two pickle ball courts, a multi-use court, a custom hexagon shade structure, green gym equipment, a raised hill feature, new trees, and new concrete sidewalk interconnecting Lawton Street, Peter Street, and Paul Street/Lois Avenue to the main features described.

Ro-Buck Contracting Ltd will be onsite tentatively between August 30th and October 15th to complete the hard surface works. This includes sidewalk, asphalt courts surface, and shade structure construction. Additional works will be completed by various contractors after Ro-Buck has completed the hard surface works, as directed by Central Elgin staff.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to inform you of the upcoming Eastwood Park reconstruction. A large portion of the funding has been made available from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program with the Government of Canada investing $286,000 and the Province of Ontario investing $238,310.

The construction includes a new playground structure, two pickle ball courts, a multi-use court, a custom hexagon shade structure, green gym equipment, a raised hill feature, new trees, and new concrete sidewalk interconnecting Lawton Street, Peter Street, and Paul Street/Lois Avenue to the main features described.

Ro-Buck Contracting Ltd will be onsite tentatively between August 30th and October 15th to complete the hard surface works. This includes sidewalk, asphalt courts surface, and shade structure construction. Additional works will be completed by various contractors after Ro-Buck has completed the hard surface works, as directed by Central Elgin staff.

Consultation has concluded

  • June 2022 Updates - Equipment and Landscaping

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    We're happy to announce that early landscaping and equipment have been completed!

    Rubber surfacing for the fitness equipment area will be installed shortly as well as some site furnishings and cleanup.

  • March 2022 Updates

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    We have updates! We've completed the multi-court fencing and will soon begin the early landscaping, which will include tree planting and hydro seeding.

  • Eastwood Park Coming Along Great!

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    We're excited to announce that the hardscaping of the project site has been completed. The Hydroseeding will take place in the spring of 2022. Playground, court, and fitness equipment along with the fencing will also happen at this time. Stay tuned for more updates!



  • Construction Begins!

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  • Park Features

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    Eastwood Park will be bringing some exciting new features to the community!


    Here's a sneak peek of what's to come...
    • Multiuse Court
    • Pickleball Courts
    • Playground Equipment
    • Green Gym Equipment
    • Large Shaded Structure
    • Accessible Pathways
    Location: Eastwood Park is located at 71 Lawton Street, ST. Thomas

  • Recreational and Community Funding Grants Announced!

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    Central Elgin - The Government of Canada recently announced, that they will be investing over $19.1 million in recreational and community infrastructure projects, through their Community, Culture, and Recreation Stream of the Investing in Canada plan. Along with this investment, the Government of Ontario will also be providing over $15.9 million towards these projects.

    "Local and accessible recreational opportunities are so important to personal, family and community health. These investments will help thousands of residents in Ontario reconnect with themselves and each other through indoor and outdoor activities and will contribute to our health, safety and wellbeing in our communities.”- The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure

    Among the projects announced is the Eastwood Park Upgrades in Central Elgin. The Government of Canada is investing $286, 000, Ontario another $238, 310, and the Municipality will be contributing $ 190, 600 towards the project. Upgrades will include a new accessible pathway system to connect four different streets with the park and provide access to the proposed amenities in the park. Further upgrades will include a new multi-use court, pickleball courts, green gym equipment, playground equipment and a large shade structure.

    Central Elgin is honoured by this announcement and excited for the public to be able to enjoy this space even more with both family and friends. For further information on this grant please contact:

    Geoff Brooks

    Director of Infrastructure and Community Services

    gbrooks@centralelgin.org