News and Notices

Park Amenities Reopening for 2025 Summer Season

As we welcome the warmer weather, the City is excited to announce the opening of several park amenities. 

Opening Dates and Updates:

•  All tennis/pickleball courts are open for use.
• All park washrooms will be open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. from May 10 until October 13, 2025.
• This includes portable washroom units at Burloak Park and Spencer Smith Park and port-o-lets at Beachway Park, LaSalle Marina and Kerncliff Park
• Orchard Park and Norton Park washrooms will only be open for permitted times.
• Drinking fountains and bottle filling stations are in the process of being turned on and will all be operational by May 16 or sooner.
• Mobimats at the Beachway Park will be placed out starting on May 10.
• Splash pads will be opening beginning May 17 and will operate daily from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. The opening of splash pads is expected to take approximately one week, with all splash pads open by May 24.

For a list of parks and amenities, visit: facilities.burlington.ca

Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review – Final Report and Recommendations

In accordance with the Public Notice Policy, The Corporation of the City of Burlington hereby gives notice to advise the Committee of the Whole will consider the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review Final Report and Recommendations prior to the enactment of a bylaw dividing, establishing or dissolving of wards.  

This matter will be considered at the Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, with members, staff and delegates participating in-person or remotely via Zoom. If approved, the matter will be forwarded to City Council on May 20, 2025. The staff report regarding this matter will form part of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting agenda and will be available to the public on May 2, 2025 – Report LLS-29-25.  

Correspondence will be accepted at clerks@burlington.ca. Individuals wishing to speak to Committee of the Whole regarding this matter should register to delegate at burlington.ca/delegate by

Public Meeting: Burlington Avenue & Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District Plan

The City of Burlington is inviting community members to join City staff and consultants at a public meeting about the Burlington Avenue & Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District (HCD) study area. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Burlington City Hall (426 Brant Street).

This is an opportunity to share feedback about what a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan means to you. City staff will be there to share information, and provide an overview of the draft Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan and Guidelines.

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Burlington City Hall (426 Brant Street), second floor, Room 247

Project Website: getinvolvedburlington.ca/heritagehcd (HCD Plan and Guidelines available will be here)

Project Lead: Chloe Richer, Senior Planner – Heritage, City of Burlington, heritage@burlington.ca, 905-335-7777, ext. 7427

Study Consultants: Chris Warden, Studio Lead | Architect, TRACE Architectures; Emily Guy...