Current Park Projects

Spencer Community Centre Park Playground

This past August 18 to September 5, residents were invited to complete a survey to share their feedback on preferred playground design features and provide general comments on the proposed project. This input will help inform the final design of the playground equipment, which is scheduled for replacement in 2026.

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Thank you for your feedback!

Are you enjoying Whitby's newest parks?

This past June 2 to August 31, residents were invited to complete a survey to share their feedback on the recent park improvements - how much they enjoyed them and whether the updates met their expectations. This input will help us continue enhancing our parks to meet the needs of our growing community.

CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

Thank you for your feedback!

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Whitby Sports Complex - Proposed Playground Equipment Design

Construction continues on the Whitby Sports Complex and outdoor park space. The Town has selected a proposed playground equipment design and the community was invited to view the playground equipment rendering and share a comment from Feb 18- March 4, 2025. The survey feedback was used to finalize the playground design which is anticipated to be installed in Fall 2025.

The proposed playground equipment at the new Whitby Sports Complex is designed to complement the surrounding recreational amenities, which include lit pickleball, tennis and basketball courts; a lit multi-purpose artificial turf field, a skatepark and pump track; and more. Refer to the park renderings and the outdoor park space design drawing to view the site design.

The proposed playground features a variety of play structures designed for children of all ages and abilities, including engineered wood fibre playground surfacing, accessible junior and senior play structures, inclusive swings, seating/picnic areas, shade structures, shade trees, and more. It offers engaging play experiences that promote cognitive, emotional, physical, sensory, and social play development.

This design reflects significant community input gathered through past engagement opportunities, including feedback on the complex and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Find out more about the Whitby Sports Complex.

Birdseye view of the proposed playground equipment for the Whitby Sports Complex. Please note that site furnishings, shade shelter and landscaping is conceptual in nature.

View an interactive 3D model of the proposed playground equipment.

College Downs Park Playground Renovation

Between January 7 and 28, 2025, residents were invited to view the proposed conceptual park improvements plan, complete a survey to share feedback on the preferred playground equipment and provide general comments on the project. The feedback collected helped inform the final playground design concept.

Construction is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026, and project updates will be shared here as they become available.

For project-related inquiries, please contact Sophie Xiao, Landscape Architect, at xiaos@whitby.ca.

Myrtle Station Park - Half Court Basketball Installation

This improvement is currently on hold.

Community engagement for the proposed half court basketball installation was held from July 25 to August 15, 2024. Feedback received during this period helped inform Town staff in finalizing the design of the court.

Project updates will be posted as they become available.

For project-related inquiries, please contact Sophie Xiao, Landscape Architect, at xiaos@whitby.ca.

Sato Park Playground and Half Court Renovation

Between January 7 and 28, 2025, residents were invited to view the proposed conceptual playground design plan, complete a survey to provide feedback on preferred playground equipment and share general comments on the project. The feedback received helped inform the final playground design concept.

Construction is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026, and project updates will be shared here as they become available.

For project-related inquiries, please contact Sophie Xiao, Landscape Architect, at xiaos@whitby.ca.

Vipond Park Playground Renovation

From January 7 to 28, 2025, residents were invited to view the proposed conceptual playground design plan, complete a survey to provide feedback on preferred playground equipment and share general comments on the proposed project. The feedback received helped inform the final playground design concept.

Construction is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026, and project updates will be shared here as they become available.

For project-related inquiries, please contact Sophie Xiao, Landscape Architect, at xiaos@whitby.ca.

West Whitby Holdings Local Park

Due to financial pressures during the preparation of the Town’s 2025–2027 Budget, construction of West Whitby Holdings Local Park has been deferred to 2028. If approved as part of the 2028 Capital Budget, construction is expected to begin in spring 2028, with completion anticipated by the end of the year.

The Town understands the importance of this park in providing valuable green space and recreational opportunities for the community. While construction is delayed, the Town remains committed to delivering the project.

Project updates will be posted here as they become available.

In the meantime, progress continues in the area. A new trail connection from Rossland Road to Bonacord Avenue began construction in October 2024 and is expected to open in summer 2026. This trail will improve access to Des Newman WhitBEE Park, located approximately 1 km south of the West Whitby Holdings Local Park site, and will enhance connectivity for residents.

Community engagement for West Whitby Holdings Local Park took place from April 29 to May 20, 2024. Feedback received during this period was used to help finalize the park design.

For project-related inquiries, please contact Sophie Xiao, Landscape Architect, at xiaos@whitby.ca.

Parks Classifications - General Information

The Town has four different Park classifications including Town, District, Local and Parkette; all of which serve a different function and contain different park elements and amenities.

A Town Park has major facilities and contains community centres, arenas, swimming pools and lighted athletic fields and is intended to serve the recreational needs of the whole community.

A District Park is designed to serve the recreational needs of a larger neighbourhood or series of neighbourhoods. They are for primarily active recreational uses including lighted athletic fields, playgrounds, courts and parking areas. Various sports user groups rely on District Parks to undertake the various sports programming for youth minor sports across the community.

Local Parks and smaller Parkettes are intended to serve the recreational needs of the immediate neighbourhood for active and passive recreational uses. Local Parks contain sports fields, playgrounds, courts, walkways and in some cases splash pads. Smaller Parkettes normally contain playgrounds, seating areas and walkways.

The Town's Official Plan and several Council approved guiding documents help direct the development of our parks. These include the Culture, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (CPROS) and the Sports Facility Strategy. Both of these studies account for trends, demographics, current inventory and service levels.