Public Notice > Council consideration to sell parkland on Winburn Avenue

Council Consideration to Sell Parkland on Winburn Avenue

Town Council is considering selling three (3) lots that are currently designated as parkland, by deeming the land no longer required as parkland. An expression of interest was received from InTouch Homes to purchase them for development. The lots in question are PID's 60659364, 60050184, 60050176 and are known collectively as Winburn Avenue Park. The lots are designated as Open Space on the Future Land Use Map of the Municipal Planning Strategy and are zoned Park (P) on the Zoning Map of the Land Use By-law.

Currently these lots appear vacant, but staff intend to create a naturalized park with a meandering trail and naturalized play elements. Winburn Avenue Park is classified as a Neighbourhood Park in the Open Space Plan (2021), which are parks strategically located within a neighbourhood intended to be accessed through active means. They provide a combination of features and facilities that foster both active and passive recreation opportunities - offering space for relaxation, socialization, and children's play.

This park is the only park in the northeast area of town; it was conveyed to the Town in 2008 as part of the Winburn subdivision process through a requirement for parkland dedication. The next closest park for this area is Glen Allan Park, located across from the hospital. The map below shows the service areas for parks in town and the walking distances to them.

Council will decide to sell the lots or maintain them as parkland at a Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on October 15, 2024, in Council Chambers at Town Hall (60 Pleasant St, Bridgewater). The public will have a chance to provide comments through the following methods:

• Submit written comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Call staff to provide comments and share concerns at 902-541-4368.
• Schedule to speak at the Council meeting for up to 10 minutes as a delegation by calling 902-541-4389 or using the form at www.bridgewater.ca/delegation. 
• Attend the meeting to speak to Council for up to 2 minutes.