McBurney Park, located in the Inner Harbour neighbourhood, is a licensed cemetery site often referred to as Skeleton Park. The site is a part of the Upper Burial Ground, which was closed to further burials in 1864. The cemetery lands have been used as a park since the 1890’s. As there may be burials near the surface, the project works have been carefully reviewed by a licensed archaeologist and provincial regulators to ensure there will not be impacts to the cemetery.

Planned park improvements:

• convert wading pool into a splash pad
• playground equipment upgrades
• update pathways and seating

Construction is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2022. An archeological investigation of the site was completed last year and the splash pad and playground upgrades were designed to minimize any potential new disturbances and excavation work will be monitored by a licensed archaeologist.

Public Engagement

• Nov. 7, 2019 - open house
• Dec. 17, 2018 - information session

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