Ravenswood Park Construction Update

Thank you to Ravenswood residents for your patience throughout construction. Work at Ravenswood Park is now nearing completion, with a few minor items to be finished when weather conditions allow.

What’s New at Ravenswood Park?

The park improvements include:

• Improved site drainage
• A new gravel access pathway
• Nature play features
• Native plantings
• An oversized picnic table (to be installed in the coming weeks)
• Open green space for informal recreation and play

Drainage Improvements

An objective of the park improvements was to address drainage challenges within the site. The park has been designed to direct runoff away from surrounding properties and into a landscaped bioswale.

The bioswale is an intentional feature that temporarily collects and holds rainwater during wet weather. Residents can expect water to be present in the bioswale following rainfall. During significant storm events, excess water may overflow in a controlled manner toward the roadway as designed.

These improvements are intended to improve overall site drainage performance. Additional future enhancements, including a potential connection to the municipal storm system, may be evaluated as part of future capital planning.

What Happens Next?

Hydroseeding (grass seed)

Final hydroseeding is scheduled for spring 2027 when growing conditions are most suitable for successful grass establishment.

Until hydroseeding takes place and vegetation becomes established, portions of the site will remain as exposed soil.

Park Establishment Period

To give the new grass, meadow areas, and plantings the best opportunity to establish and thrive, the park will remain fenced during the landscape establishment period, anticipated through Summer 2027.

Protecting the landscape during its first growing season helps promote healthy plant growth, reduce long-term maintenance needs, and support the success of the overall park investment. Some areas may require additional protection beyond Summer 2027 depending on growing conditions and establishment progress.

Thank You

Thank you for your continued patience as we complete the final stages of the project and establish the new landscape. These improvements will create a more functional, resilient, and welcoming neighbourhood park, and we look forward to welcoming residents back to Ravenswood Park in 2027.