The new community of Burke Mountain has been vastly under-served by parks, despite the fact that the 38,000-hectare Pinecone Burke Provincial Park is on its doorstep.
For families with children, visiting a park close to home with facilities for children of all ages is important for active lifestyles and healthy fitness. Although Pinecone Burke is lovely, it's mostly wilderness and not for everyone. This is why it's great news to hear that two more parks are being built or redeveloped after the recent opening of the already popular Queenston Park.
What the Queenston experience tells us is that families need amenities, especially washrooms for the little ones, and parking may have to be considered. We understand that the idea is for people to walk or bike to their local tot lot, playing field or playground. But for some families, at least now, when parks are at a premium and may be beyond a quick trip, driving is the only alternative.
