Moreau Park Revitalization

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1. Project Updates
2. Staff Reports & Council Decisions
3. Related Documents

The Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club approached Town Council in September of 2022 with the concept of revitalizing Moreau Park in Thornbury under the theme, “Kindness at Play.” The elements proposed included a new skate park for all ages and abilities, a year-round paved walking path, a sensory garden and an accessible playground. Council directed staff to include this project for consideration as an addition to the 2023 Town budget.

This project presents a larger opportunity for the Town to consider incorporating additional recreational elements that have been identified through the Town’s Leisure Activity Plan and Resident Satisfaction Survey. Additionally, previously approved or proposed projects including construction of a permanent, covered pavilion with washroom facilities, and resurfacing of the baseball diamonds could be included in this project. These elements will be evaluated through a multi-stage community consultation program consisting of initial surveying and engagement to establish priorities, followed by an evaluation of conceptual designs.

Why Now?
The Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club has partnered with the Town to revitalize Moreau Park. The existing playground equipment is approaching the end of its useful life, so this is a good opportunity to revitalize the entire space under a single, holistic approach.

Project Updates

August 29, 2025 - Request for Proposal released for Landscape Architect

Please Note: The bid closing date has been extended to Thursday, September 25.

The Town has posted a Request for Proposal seeking a Landscape Architect firm to manage design work for the Moreau Park Revitalization and Craigleith Community Park projects. The bid closing date is Thursday, September 18. A preliminary schedule has been set which would see conceptual designs for the parks completed in late Q4 of 2025 based on the information gathered through the original public surveys for each project. These concepts will be presented to the public for another round of consultation and further development of the designs beginning in late Q4 of 2025 and spanning into early Q1 of 2026. Final designs are expected to be completed early in Q2 of 2026.

The Town has announced that Colliers Project Leaders has been contracted to manage the revitalization of Moreau Park. Colliers will be working with staff to facilitate conceptual designs and preliminary budget for Moreau Park based on the results of the public survey that was completed in 2023. Construction on Moreau Park is currently anticipated to begin in 2026, with completion in 2027. A preliminary budget has been approved. Once the design is completed, a final budget will be presented to Council based on the elements included.
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The Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club has a number of events upcoming that are in support of raising the $200,000 they've pledged to fundraise for the revitalization of Moreau Park. The Kindness Gala is coming up on November 9, 2024 at the Georgian Peaks Club. Tickets are now available for the Gala, and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Additionally, the annual Thornbury Turkey Trot, David Slade Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner of the Month also contribute to the fundraising for the Moreau Park Kindness at Play initiative. Event details can be found on the Rotary club's website.
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The initial public survey for the Moreau Park Revitalization project has now closed. More than 760 responses were received during the survey period. Results will be compiled and presented to Town Council for their consideration and direction before the end of 2023. If you'd like to be notified when the Staff Report is scheduled to go before Council, please subscribe to the project page at the link below.
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The Town has launched a survey to gather initial feedback from the community regarding the revitalization of Moreau Park in Thornbury. The information gathered through the survey will be used to help inform the initial design concepts which will be presented to the community for comment in the next stage of consultation in late 2023 or early 2024. The survey can be completed until October 15, 2023.
Please note the survey is now closed.
The Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club approached Town Council with the concept of revitalizing Moreau Park in Thornbury under the theme, “Kindness at Play.” The elements proposed included a new skate park for all ages and abilities, a year-round paved walking path, a sensory garden and an accessible playground. Council directed staff to include this project for consideration as an addition to the 2023 Town budget.
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Staff Reports & Council Decisions

Staff Report CSOPS.24.037 was presented to Committee of the Whole on May 21, 2024. The report provided an update on the status of the Moreau Park Revitalization project, along with a summary of the initial public survey results. The Committee voted 6-0 in favour of receiving the report for information purposes. This recommendation is scheduled to be received by Council at their meeting on June 3, 2024.
Presentation of the report begins at the 2:15:30 mark of the meeting recording.
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The Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club made a presentation at the September 26, 2022 meeting of Town Council. They brought forward the concept of revitalizing Moreau Park in Thornbury under the theme, “Kindness at Play.” The elements proposed included a new skate park for all ages and abilities, a year-round paved walking path, a sensory garden and an accessible playground. Council voted 6-0 in favour of directing staff to include this project for consideration as an addition to the 2023 Town budget.
The Rotary Club's presentation begins at the 1:18:45 mark of the meeting recording.
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