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Burlington Beach Waterfront Park Master Plan

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Halton Region, in partnership with the City of Burlington, is in the process of implementing the Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan.
 

Implementing the Waterfront Park Master Plan

Halton Regional Council approved a Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan on May 20, 2015. Halton Region, in partnership with the City of Burlington, is now implementing the approved Master Plan. This plan outlines enhancements and improvements that aim to:

  • maximize public accessibility to the Halton Region waterfront by increasing the amount of well distributed public space
  • provide a variety of recreational, cultural and tourism opportunities along the Halton Region waterfront
Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan
Image illustrating the Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park Master Plan phases. Please click on image to enlarge.

Phases and Future Plans

Phase 1

Phase 1 works completed in 2017 included:

  • Upgraded gazebo
  • Concrete walkway
  • Pedestrian lighting and benches
  • Additional tree and perennial plantings
Composite Wood Slat Bench
View of a composite wood slat bench

Phase 2

Phase 2 works in progress include:

  • Waterfront promenade improvements (including new bollards and asphalt surfacing)
  • Concrete surfacing at seating areas and pathway at west end of the park
  • Renewal of the short concrete wall between upper and lower promenade
  • New railing along the west end of concrete wall

Note: These works are supported in part by a Canada 150 grant.

The next step in the planning and development for Burlington Beach is the completion of a number of implementation studies.  These studies will create the technical input needed to complete future projects, and are scheduled to begin in summer 2019.

 

Sketch of new shade structure
View of new shade structure

Future Plans

Projects planned for future years include:

  • Habitat restoration and dune protection
  • Additional boardwalks
  • Cultural heritage planning and implementation
  • Related technical studies and monitoring

The Halton Region Waterfront Parks program recognizes the significant environmental, economic, cultural and recreational importance of the Lake Ontario (and the Burlington Bay) shoreline to residents of Halton Region and the Province.

 

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