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Creating a connected waterfront pathway system will take many years to implement.  Temporary waterfront routes with signage, maps, art and interpretive information for users, have been established in the interim. Learn more about the temporary route on the Waterfront Wayfinding and Promotion Strategy page.

Since the development of the master plan, unprecedented water level fluctuation and increased frequency and intensity of storms have been impacting on our shorelines and associated infrastructure. As a result, the City is responding to these needs and advancing repairs along the waterfront where required such as with projects associated with the Disaster Mitigation and Adaption Fund.

Upcoming Projects

• Belle Park – Phase 1 improvements to Belle Park as per the master plan. Playground, pathways, tree planting, sports courts, off leash dog area and disc golf. Design 2023-2024. Construction anticipated in 2025 and 2026.
• Breakwall Promenade at Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin – A new waterfront walkway on the stone breakwall around the harbour. Design 2021 - 2022. Construction anticipated in 2023 and 2024.
• Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) – Approximately $10M of funding has been made available to the City to 2028 from the Federal Government for shoreline repair. Three parks and open space projects and two roads projects are currently in the City’s approved budget. Morton Way, the Portsmouth Pathway and the first phase of Front Rd. at Cataraqui Bay are complete. Richardson Beach is currently undergoing renovation and St. Lawrence Ave., Abbey Dawn and Highway #2 are expected to start in the fall.  There are 12 additional park or open space projects and one road project that are eligible for funding under the grant. For more information, please see Council report 19-260. In addition to implementing the shoreline repairs identified in the DMAF grant, the City may consider simultaneously improving the adjacent parks and open spaces as per the waterfront master plan.
• Grass Creek Park play equipment upgrade. Construction anticipated in 2023.
• Lake Ontario Park play equipment upgrade. Construction anticipated in 2023.
• MacLean Trails Park – New pathways and park improvements. Construction anticipated in 2025.
• Milton Cemetery – Stone building repair and landscaping. Landscaping to be completed in 2022.
• Richardson Beach Bathhouse – Interior renovation. Construction to be completed in 2023.
• Richardson Beach – Waterfront improvements. Beach upgrades, water access, lounging, gathering and look out spaces. Design underway. Construction to be completed in the fall of 2022.
• Riverview Regalia Park and Greenwood Park West Waterfront Trail - New community park and nature trail near Waterside Way. Construction anticipated in 2023.
• Waterfront Pathway (Belle Park to John Counter Blvd.) – Pathway improvements coordinated with the Third Crossing development. Construction anticipated in 2024.

Completed Projects

• 2019 Shoreline and pathway repairs – Waterfront pathway in Macdonald Memorial Park (Murney Tower to KGH helicopter pad) and Mowat Avenue from pedestrian bridge to Lake Watch Lane. Damaged due to high water levels and intense storms.
• 33 Ontario Street pathway - Repair of shore wall and walkway.
• 100 Foot Park – Pathway improvements.
• Bath Road multi-use pathway (Collins Bay to Coverdale Dr.) - Separated multi-use pathway on the south side of Bath Rd.
• Belle Park Master Plan – An implementation strategy to guide the redevelopment of Belle Park over a 15 year period.
• Breakwater Park and Gord Edgar Downie Pier – $6M Park renovation.
• Breakwater Park - new portable washroom.
• Coal Dock Pathway - Land access and pathway improvements.
• Collins Bay Wharf and Boat Launch - Renovations to dock and parking.
• Commodores Cove - Lighting upgrades.
• Confederation Basin Marina - Renovation of facility including washrooms and showers.
• Elevator Bay Park – Waterfront improvements. Water access, gathering and lookout space.
• Grass Creek Park - Reforestation project and picnic shelter repair.
• Grass Creek Park washroom and change room - New washroom and change room building.
• Inner Harbour Trail – Improvements to waterfront pathway in Douglas R. Fluhrer Park, around Woolen Mill and in Emma Martin Park. New pathway from Emma Martin Park to River Street.
• Lake Ontario Park – $5M Park renovation.
• Lawrence Park – Playground upgrade and new pathway.
• Madoma Park – Park improvements including picnic shelter, pathway and sports court repair. Underutilized satellite community center demolished and park area expanded.
• Meadowbrook Park – Playground upgrade and new nature trail with marshland viewing.
• Morton Way - Shoreline repair.
• Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Kingston Penitentiary Plan – Community visioning exercise.
• Portsmouth Pathway - renovation and shoreline repair.
• Portsmouth Waterfront Pathway (Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to Lake Ontario Park) - Pathway improvements.
• Ravensview Park - Shoreline and water access improvements.
• Rudd Avenue – Improvements to footpath in Eastview subdivision between Rudd Avenue and Serpentine Lane at Highway #2.
• Newmarket Lane Parkette – New playground and pathway.
• Rotary Park – New public dock and recreational paddling club (Limestone Board and Board Club).
• Waterfront Wayfinding and Promotion – A sign program that directs pedestrians and cyclists along two routes. The “Waterfront Trail” follows the waterfront closely on pathways, sidewalks and through parks (blue signs). The “Shoreline Route” is mostly on road and connects to waterfront vistas, accesses and parks (green signs).
• West Street Boat Launch – Shoreline repair and dredging improvements.

Waterfront Land Access

• 7.5 ha. purchased at 1243 Front Road.
• 0.15 ha. purchased at Cecil and Wilma Graham Park.
• 20.8 ha. conveyed to City through planning of Greenwood Park West subdivision at Waterside Way.
• 3.1 ha. conveyed to City through planning subdivision at Isle of Man Rd.