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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee
April 20, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory
committee meeting of April 20, 2022, be adopted.
2. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof - none
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Presentations/Deputations - none
5. General Business & Reports
5.1. Master Plan Report card – priorities
5.2. Memorial tree and bench program review
5.3. Staff update
6. Next Meeting:
7. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the April 20, 2022 Memorial Park Revitalization Advisory Committee meeting
be adjourned at ___
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Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below to gain access to this electronic
meeting:
Contact
Margaret Puhr
mpuhr@tillsonburg.ca
519-688-3009 ext.4202
Memorial Park Master Plan implementation
Completed items per Master Plan:
1. Bandshell – with support from Tillsonburg Kinsmen Club, the Bandshell was built at the
South end of the park
2. Pedestrian walkway – installed to connect the Sanders Street park entrance to the
Hawkins Bridge, accessible, paved and maintained year round
3. Removed race track and horse barn – the track and barn have been removed and the
berm flattened on the South end to remove visual obstruction of the area.
4. Closed the North – South roadway to vehicular traffic, the roadway is restricted to
maintenance traffic only.
5. Parking was added near the Sanders Street entrance
6. Gateway flowerbeds were planted at the Sanders Street entrance.
7. New, larger parking area was added at the NE side of the community centre in 2020.
8. Additional handicapped parking spaces were created near the East entrance to the
community centre.
9. Summer Place and Rowing Club facility have been leased to E&E McLaughlin for 10
years, with the use retained for Summer Camp programming in the building. The
building had some repairs completed.
10. Original entrance gates to Memorial Park from Sanders Street were renovated by
Tillsonburg Historical Society.
11. A turnaround/passenger drop-off area was added at the Sanders Street entrance.
12. Welding street was closed to vehicular traffic.
13. Outdoor fitness equipment was installed near tennis courts by Rotary Club
14. New water slide was installed at the water park.
15. Pathway connecting Lisgar Avenue and Hardy Ave was cleared and partially paved
16. Carolinian trees were planted around the tennis courts, along the McLaughlin trail and
around ball diamonds.
17. Existing ash trees along the race track were removed.
18. Butterfly garden created with support from WWF
Completed items in addition to Master Plan:
1. Installed Kolin Smith Memorial Skate Park – donation fundraiser by T. Smith.
2. Installed Pumptrack – donation fundraiser by T. Smith.
3. Created off leash Dog Park by fundraising committee.
4. New playground equipment installed near tennis courts.
5. New family swings installed near tennis courts by Rotary Club of Tillsonburg.
6. Lions Grove created, cleared and planted with native species by Lions Club of
Tillsonburg near Hawkins Bridge.
7. New outdoor recreation pad installed, by donation from J.L. Scott McLean Legacy Fund
fundraiser.
8. New lighting installed at the hardball diamonds
9. Derby area for Tillsonburg Tri-County Agricultural Fair was moved near the outdoor
recreational pad.
10. Water service added to the Dog Park.
11. Trees planted at the Dog Park.
12. Repairs and renovations to the cattle barn by Tillsonburg Agricultural Society.
13. Removal of posts and debris and general cleanup of area around the cattle barn.
14. Removal of old track side wooden light poles, wiring and fixtures.
15. Courtland Gardens planted 20 new native species trees to celebrate their 20-year
anniversary.
16. New trees planted around Sam Lamb Field.
17. Vehicle laneway access to north end grassed/parking area regraded
Projects in progress:
1. New splash pad next to the water park.
2. Continuation of paving of pathway near tennis courts with contribution from Rotary Club.
3. Removal of stairs and reconfiguration of entrances to the community centre in
conjunction with ICIP grant funding.
4. Wayfinding signage to tie in with updates to town-wide wayfinding.
5. Exterior signage at the community centre as part of the ICIP grant project.
6. Dog Park enhancements including hard-surfacing entry points and Concrete pads for
Gazebos.
7. Continuing work to keep the site and facilities well maintained, in order to convey a
sense of community pride and ownership and discourage opportunistic vandalism.
8. Update/Refresh of Master Plan Mapping.
Projects proposed for 2022 and beyond – Subject to Budget Approval:
1. Repairs to Hawkins Bridge structure and shoreline erosion.
2. Rear and Side walls installation at the Bandshell.
3. Continuing tree planting and beautification throughout the park.
4. Continued regrading and filling of the race track.
5. Rotary Pathway paved extension from Tennis Courts to Welding Road pedestrian
access.
6. Paving of Aquatics Centre gravel parking area following Pool Rehabilitation Project
(2023/24).
7. Delevan Crescent Gateway Landscaping.
8. Memorial stones along the lake lifted and cleaned.