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Chris Hadfield Park, located at 1 Chris Hadfield Way, is undergoing redevelopment to enhance its amenities and improve your park experience. We’re excited to enhance the local landmark, with the community in mind.
The purpose of this redevelopment project is to maintain the current charm and amenities within the existing park, while repairing/replacing aging facilities and bringing features up to more current standards.
Final concept
The final concept plan for Chris Hadfield Park improvements has been finalized with the help of your feedback.
Features include:
New park trails and the improvement to existing trails for better accessibility
New park shade structure with seating, and minor improvements to the existing shade structure
New seating areas and accessible picnic spaces in both the sun and shade
Enhancement of the naturalized area in the north area of the park, including pollinator-friendly plantings and accessible picnic tables
New trees and shrubs - all healthy trees will be preserved and any plantings that can be re-utilized in the new design will be transplanted or incorporated into new beds
Other upgrades include:
Steam tractor to be removed by its owners, Country Heritage Park
All existing plaques and interpretive signage will be incorporated into the new design for better viewing and telling of the park’s evolution to date
The existing ornamental water feature will be maintained with minor enhancements, including seating
Park grading will be improved, mainly at the building (through a separate project, upgrades are being considered for the park’s heritage train station building)
Parking areas will be improved by formalizing a turnaround at the north end of the park and replacing the surface and drainage of the existing parking lot
Next steps
Construction is forecasted to begin in spring 2023, and be completed in winter 2023, subject to Council’s approval of the proposed 2023 capital budget. For information about the Town’s park projects, visit our park development web page.
Park history
Chris Hadfield Park first opened in September 1975 as Unity Park – a welcoming gateway into Milton from the north. In June 1997, the park’s name was officially changed to Chris Hadfield Park to honour the famous astronaut who was born in Milton.
Shortly after, the Town’s CNR station building (circa 1900) was relocated from Bronte Street to the park as headquarters for the Milton Chamber of Commerce. It later became the Tourist Information Building. Today, the building houses Town of Milton staff.
The park remains a welcoming gateway into Milton and many find it a great place to stop, eat lunch and have a rest.
Chris Hadfield Park, located at 1 Chris Hadfield Way, is undergoing redevelopment to enhance its amenities and improve your park experience. We’re excited to enhance the local landmark, with the community in mind.
The purpose of this redevelopment project is to maintain the current charm and amenities within the existing park, while repairing/replacing aging facilities and bringing features up to more current standards.
Final concept
The final concept plan for Chris Hadfield Park improvements has been finalized with the help of your feedback.
Features include:
New park trails and the improvement to existing trails for better accessibility
New park shade structure with seating, and minor improvements to the existing shade structure
New seating areas and accessible picnic spaces in both the sun and shade
Enhancement of the naturalized area in the north area of the park, including pollinator-friendly plantings and accessible picnic tables
New trees and shrubs - all healthy trees will be preserved and any plantings that can be re-utilized in the new design will be transplanted or incorporated into new beds
Other upgrades include:
Steam tractor to be removed by its owners, Country Heritage Park
All existing plaques and interpretive signage will be incorporated into the new design for better viewing and telling of the park’s evolution to date
The existing ornamental water feature will be maintained with minor enhancements, including seating
Park grading will be improved, mainly at the building (through a separate project, upgrades are being considered for the park’s heritage train station building)
Parking areas will be improved by formalizing a turnaround at the north end of the park and replacing the surface and drainage of the existing parking lot
Next steps
Construction is forecasted to begin in spring 2023, and be completed in winter 2023, subject to Council’s approval of the proposed 2023 capital budget. For information about the Town’s park projects, visit our park development web page.
Park history
Chris Hadfield Park first opened in September 1975 as Unity Park – a welcoming gateway into Milton from the north. In June 1997, the park’s name was officially changed to Chris Hadfield Park to honour the famous astronaut who was born in Milton.
Shortly after, the Town’s CNR station building (circa 1900) was relocated from Bronte Street to the park as headquarters for the Milton Chamber of Commerce. It later became the Tourist Information Building. Today, the building houses Town of Milton staff.
The park remains a welcoming gateway into Milton and many find it a great place to stop, eat lunch and have a rest.
