This post is sponsored by TD and the TD Common Ground Project
We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes this is
a sponsored post, but this just means we're able to tell you about all the
great things happening at Waterloo Park!
When
it comes to one of the best family friendly places in the City of Waterloo,
Waterloo Park needs to be at the top of your list. With playgrounds, sports
fields, picnic shelters, a splash park and a small animal zoo, Waterloo Park is
a hub of activity in the area. When I
was young I remember Waterloo Park just for the animals and the wading pool,
but as the years went by Waterloo Park evolved to meet the needs of the
community. The pool became the very cool
LIONS LAGOON, an annual Christmas Light display called Wonders of Winter came
to be and every summer they now have outdoor movies in Waterloo Park. The fact
Waterloo Park changes with the times might be why it is still a favourite spot
for citizens of the area to gather at.
Waterloo Park Projects for 2017
Being that this year
is Canada’s 150th Birthday, TD with Waterloo Park is recognizing
the milestone by unveiling a new project that they are working on in the community.
Thanks to funding from #TDCommonGround this project in Waterloo Park will make
getting through the park much more accessible, safer and eventful for everyone.
I spoke with the City of Waterloo about these
projects and here is what I learned.
Since the
LRT construction is happening near the Waterloo Park entrance located along the
Laurel/Trans Canada Trail, the walking and biking trail along this section has been
disrupted and as you can see by my pictures below it is getting difficult to
distinguish which routes are for vehicles and which are for pedestrians.
Since the
trail is part of both the Trans Canada Trail and Laurel Trail systems it is
used by many people daily and safety is becoming a concern. To create easier and safer access, the bridge
will be twinned with a separate route for cyclists. Other park improvements
includea new pedestrian entranceway on the Central St. side as well as a new
meeting place.These changes will make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists
which in turn will bring more people back to the park. Once these projects
are completed there are plans to hold more events in Waterloo Park. These
events will take place in the Twin Bridge area by Silver Lake. Possible events may include Farmers’ Markets,
Musical Acts, Art Festivals and more! I can’t wait to see what all the changes
look like once they are complete!
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Do you
think the Waterloo Park is going to be an even better than it already is? Leave
a comment with your thoughts and/or memories of this fantastic shared space!
