A Fresh Look at Knights of Columbus Park as Redevelopment Nears Completion

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By Scott Arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the completion of its redevelopment, including new tennis courts, a splash pad and upgrades to the bowl that will be officially named the Bobby Allan Bowl on November 5th. (photo by scott arnold)

The redeveloped park will feature four new tennis courts, an off-leash dog area, a splash pad replacing the former wading pool, public washrooms, a shade structure, improved lighting and more trees. The existing playground will remain in place.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo vy scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Details on when they redeveloped park will reopen to the public have not being released but the city’s website lists fall of 2026.

The Legacy Bowl will officially be renamed the Bobby Allan Bowl at an unveiling ceremony on November 5th, honouring the Peterborough lacrosse legend who grew up playing at the park.


Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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