The County of Prince Edward is hosting a kick-off meeting for a pathway plan and park design at Wilkinson Memorial Park on Thursday, June 12.
The meeting will take place on from 9 am – 10 am at the park (2699 County Road 8, Waupoos).
The municipality is working with VTLA Studio to develop a plan to improve the park. The public is welcome to attend the kick-off meeting to learn more and share their feedback.
The Wilkinson Memorial Park pathway plan and park design is 1 of 10 parkland projects across Prince Edward County that are being supported by funds from the Parkland Reserve. Provincial legislation requires municipalities to spend a certain portion of funds in their Parkland Reserve. The funds in this reserve come from developers who provide cash instead of dedicating parkland to the municipality. Municipalities are required to spend those funds in the same geographic area as the development.
An initial consultation for Wilkinson Memorial Park identified the desire for an outdoor rink at the park. However, given the challenges of making ice during recent unpredictable winters, Council directed staff during the 2025 deliberations to use the $80,000 for park improvements instead.
The Wilkinson Memorial Park currently has a tennis and pickleball court with basketball hoops. There is a playground and band shelter. The park also has an old baseball diamond and a large green space with new trees that were planted a year ago. Also on the property is a canteen and shaded picnic area.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or email info@pecounty.on.ca.