Important Notices and Events
Park Grand Opening Events
| Recreation Park Grand Opening Celebration - Friday September 15, 2023 |
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Join us for free family-friendly fun and children’s entertainment. An official ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a slice of cake after the ceremony (while supplies last), followed by a screening of Minions: Rise of Gru at 8:00 p.m. Free street parking is available. This event is in partnership with East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association.
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| Hillcrest Park Grand Opening Celebration - Saturday September 23, 2023 |
Join us for a party in the park and enjoy family-friendly fun and children's entertainment. An official ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at 12:15 p.m. and a slice of free cake (while supplies last). Free street parking is available. This event is in partnership with West Brant Neighbourhood Association.
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Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park is geared up for another great year! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars in one of Brantford’s public parks. Movies start at dusk. Sponsored Pynx Productions.- September 8 Lyle Lyle Crocodile at Holmedale Park, 331 Grand Rive Avenue. Sponsored by Holmedale Neighbourhood Association and Essential Physiotherapy and Wellness, Madok Manufacturing Inc, Gray Matters, ND Auto, Hartmann, Crazy Canucks, Original Kettle Corn and Altitude Coffee Roasters.
- September 15 Minions: Rise of Gru at Recreation Park, 258 Nelson Street. Sponsored by East Ward Echo Place Neighbourhood Association.
Surveys
| Neighbourhood Playground Decision Making |
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Residents are invited to be part of the neighbourhood playground decision making process. The City of Brantford is seeking feedback from residents to help inform the playground renovation projects for the following parks:
Residents can have their say for each playground at www.LetsTalkBrantford.ca/PlaygroundDecisionMaking before Sunday, January 15, 2023. Thank you in advance for taking the time to get involved. Each new park will feature additional trees, new playground equipment, accessible and paved pathways, wood chip safety surfacing under play areas and new benches. Each playground is planned to open and be ready for play in Fall 2023.
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| Woodman Park Renovation Survey |
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Woodman Park, located at 491 Grey Street in Brantford, is scheduled for an upgrade in Spring 2023! The new intergenerational outdoor space will offer new accessible play equipment and bay swing set with rubber safety surfacing under play areas, multi-use court improvements, paved pathways, shade structures, seating and more. The survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated. Subscribe to this page below to receive updates on data received. You can find details about the Woodman Park Renovation on the Current Projects page. |
| Playground Design Survey |
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The City is seeking feedback for proposed playground designs at the following parks:
The survey is now closed. Results for each park survey is below: The New Playground Design Survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and selected their preferred play equipment design. You can find the results and the winning concepts for each park at www.brantford.ca/currentparkprojects.
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Giant Hogweed
Giant Hogweed is an Asian plant that was brought to North America about a century ago and is now spreading throughout southern Ontario.
It can be hazardous to human health. Giant hogweed sap will make a person's skin extremely sensitive to sunlight. Contact with a plant, followed by exposure to the sun, can cause severe burning and blistering. If sap gets into your eyes, it can lead to
blindness.
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| Hogweed lookalikes |
| Giant hogweed is part of the carrot family and can sometimes be confused with other common plants such as cow parsnip and angelica. This giant hogweed fact sheet compares giant hogweed to other species. |
| Giant hogweed on City properties |
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Giant hogweed has been found on City property in a few locations. The City has a removal protocol to eliminate giant hogweed from its property, but it is a persistent species that is difficult to remove. Options for removal include spraying a herbicide or digging it out. City staff take strict safety precautions when dealing with hogweed. |
| What to do if you spot giant hogweed |
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| Hogweed Resources |
Leash and pick-up reminder
Please leash and pick up after your pet, it's the law! Pets must always be on leash in all parks and open spaces. If you would like to enjoy a beautiful day with your dog off-leash, please visit Dogford Park.
Smoke-free Brantford Clean Air By-Law
As outlined in Brantford’s Smoking – Clean Air By-law, there is no smoking of tobacco or cannabis and no vaping on City property.
That means no smoking or vaping at:
- City-owned administrative buildings, including parking lots
- City-owned golf courses
- City-owned recreation centres
- City-owned sports facilities
- Parks
- Sidewalks on City building property or within a public park
- Trails
For resources to quit smoking, please visit the Brant County Health Unit website.
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