Morrow Park Improvements
What's Happening
The City of Peterborough has developed a plan for the improvements to Morrow Park, located at 171 Lansdowne St. W. in Otonabee Ward 1. The Landscape Plan for the park represents the vision for the project and identifies the elements provided within the park.
Improvements to Morrow Park Ball Diamond includes a new Premier/Level A ball diamond that incorporates a tension netting mesh backstop and screens, new dugouts, outfield and line fencing, batting cages, irrigation, accessible aluminum bleachers with media box, as well as sports field lighting that will provide consistent light levels across the ball diamond. The existing asphalt parking lot will also be rejuvenated.
The Ontario government is investing $1 million to help upgrade Morrow Park. The investment is part of the province's $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) a province wide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
Project Update
The City will be starting construction in July. It is anticipated that the construction will be completed Spring 2027.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the various engagement methods throughout the process.
What we heard
Online Survey
142 people responded to the Morrow Park Ball Diamond Improvements Survey. The survey showed 94 people would drive to the park, 70 would walk/run and 34 would bike. The survey showed a strong support for more tree planting, open lawn and free play area and lighting being high priority items. Respondents were able to provide comments which included the importance of the connection to the Farmer's Market, maintenance of the park and existing war memorials, the need for open accessible greenspace, more trees and shade, as well as the desire for a playground, community gardens and trails. Comments have been summarized and posted on the project webpage. The feedback noted will be reviewed and addressed by the project team through the design process as the project progresses.
Morrow Park survey results summary is available.
Future information about the project and a concept plan will be updated on the Connect Peterborough project page as they come available.
Public Drop-In Session
A public drop-in session was held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Miskin Law Community Complex. Feedback from this meeting will be included in a summary once the online survey closes.
The Presentation Boards from the public consultation represents the vision for the project and identifies the elements provided in the park.
