Here Are Conceptual Design Plans For An Urban Park Oasis In Downtown Peterborough

New conceptual design plans have been released by the City—which is using the consultant AECOM—for what the Urban Park at Louis Street in the downtown would look like. The oasis would be located on Louis Street Parking lot (where the Peterborough Wednesday Market takes place) off of Charlotte Street.

Charlotte Street view

The conceptual design of the Urban Park has been revised to incorporate the former Shish-Kabob Hut at 220 King Street. This will be renovated to become the park facilities building.

"The Commons" area

The design has also been revised incorporating further input received by the public and stakeholders.

Design Board

There would be lots of trees and shade, a skating rink and ice trail (with an island in the middle of it) which would become a summer trail for the other seasons; an area for children; a mist area to cool off; washrooms/change-rooms; and many other great features. Basically, it has all the amenities you'd expect in an urban park, and will be an incredible addition to the downtown core.

The Ice Trail

The Summer Trail

Design Board

If you have any comments or input concerning the projects, click here for contact info. There is also a survey you can take about the Charlotte Streetscape Design Project here.

The Mist Grove

The Wooden Ramble

The Illustrative Plan...

On Market Days...

View the entire Urban Park Design booklet here.

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Here Are Drawings Of The New Park That Will Replace Old Peterborough County Jail

The old decrepit jail at Peterborough County Courthouse on Water Street is partially being demolished, and the plan is to convert the site into a park.

A peek at the plans from Peterborough's Lett Architects reveals many walls will be left standing, giving the impression of beautiful garden walls.

Lett Architect drawing

Lett Architect drawing

The County is preserving what it can of the old building, and will "then honour the history of the location with interpretive panels throughout the park that tell the stories of the site."

The park project is slated to begin in early Spring, and it looks impressive and picturesque.

Lett Architect drawing

Lett Architect drawing

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