Phase 1 of Innisfil Beach Park construction underway

Innisfil Beach Park playground in Innisfil, Ontario. (Supplied)

Phase 1 of the Innisfil Beach Park construction plan is in full force this week.

According to the town, this project is set to improve traffic flow, enhance beach areas, and introduce new recreational amenities.

Council approved the final concept in May 2023. The revitalization is the result of more than five years of planning, community consultation, and design.

“After years of careful planning and valuable input from our residents, it’s exciting to see the revitalization of Innisfil Beach Park take shape,” says Mayor Lynn Dollin. “Construction has been scheduled to minimize disruptions to current park usage as much as possible as we work to build more recreational opportunities, better access, and beautiful natural spaces for decades to come.”

The town says the park will remain open throughout the construction phase, with temporary closure zones set in place. Closure zones will be based on active construction areas with rolling start dates throughout the summer.

Phase 1 of the project will bring:

• A new exit road intersecting 25th Sideroad, featuring a 2-metre off-road trail for pedestrians and cyclists.
• A modern, fully accessible washroom building plus outdoor showers.
• A new pick-up and drop-off zone beside the washroom pavilion for improved traffic management.
• A new natural toddler playground, two volleyball courts, connecting pathways, and a shaded seating area.

The town says Beach 2 will have an expanded sandy area, and Beaches 3 and 4 will be merged into one large beach. Beaches 2 to 5 will also receive accessible beach paths and willow trees or dune grasses. This phase of the expansion will also add bike racks, new seating options, tree plantings and gardens, storm water management improvements, and infrastructure upgrades to support future park facilities.

For more details on the project, click here.