City of Peterborough Seeking Public Input Rejuvenation of Three Otonabee Ward Parks

The City of Peterborough is inviting its residents to help shape the future of three neighbourhood parks in Otonabee Ward.  

Keith Wightman Park. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Public input is being gathered for proposed improvements to Keith Wightman Park, Glenn Pagett Park and Whitefield Park. Planned improvements will focus on creating inclusive, accessible spaces that all residents can enjoy. 

Each park project includes new amenities and enhancements designed around the needs and priorities of the surrounding neighbourhood and those who use the spaces every day.  

Community input will play an important role in guiding the final plans. Residents can share their ideas by completing an online survey or attending a public drop-in session for each park project. 

“Parks play a vital role in bringing people together, supporting active lifestyles and creating spaces where communities can thrive,” said Otonabee Ward Councillors Lesley Parnell and Kevin Duguay. “This is an opportunity for residents to directly shape the future of their neighbourhood parks. We strongly encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey or attend a drop-in session. Your input will help ensure these spaces reflect the needs, ideas, and priorities of the people who use them every day.” 

Drop-in sessions

  • Keith Wightman Park: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6–7 p.m. at Keith Wightman Public School, 860 St. Mary’s St.  

  • Glenn Pagett Park: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6–7 p.m. at the Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.  

  • Whitefield Park: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7–8 p.m. at the Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.  

City staff will be available at each session to answer questions and gather input on desired park features. 

Residents can complete surveys, suggest features, share ideas and sign up for project updates through the Connect Peterborough website and each park’s project page.  

  • Keith Wightman Park: connectptbo.ca/wightman. The public survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2026.  

  • Glenn Pagett Park: connectptbo.ca/pagett. The public survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2026.  

Paper copies of each survey are also available at City Hall. 

Survey results and future project updates, including concept plans, will be shared on the Connect Peterborough pages for each park as information becomes available. 

After community consultation and concept development are complete, construction for each project is expected to begin in the fall.  

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