Drew Park Revitalization
We’re excited to announce that we’re continuing with the revitalization of Drew Park!
After our last round of engagement, changes in project funding meant we had to put things on a short pause. Since then, we’ve secured the funding to finish the design work and proceed with construction in 2026.
Here’s what we’re expecting:
- Summer/Fall 2025 – Designs prepared for public engagement
- Fall/Winter 2025 – Finalization of a preferred design and share with public
- Winter 2025/2026 – Tendering process
- Summer 2026 – Construction begins
About Drew Park
Drew Park is a 0.29 hectare (0.72 acre) neighborhood park located at 29 Drew Street in the East Willow neighbourhood. The park was dedicated to the memory of George Alexander Drew who, among many other things, was the City’s youngest mayor at age 30. The park currently features a playground, two basketball nets, bench seating, large unprogrammed grass areas and many mature trees. Lots of the park elements are outdated and have reached the end of their serviceable life, so they’re ready for replacement.
Located at 298 Drew Street, Guelph
Drew Park is a Neighbourhood Level Park as defined in our Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Neighbourhood parks are the building blocks of the park system. Neighbourhood parks are typically smaller, local parks that serve the needs of one neighbourhood. They include play areas, recreation amenities and green spaces that are close to people’s homes. They are meant to be easily walked to (500- 800 metres) so people can enjoy unorganized, unstructured and spontaneous activities.
Check out our summary report to learn more about what we heard and what we're doing.
Please note: This project began in an older version of our website. Some of the tools and information may appear different than originally designed.
Who's Listening
- Stefan Ilic, Project Specialist, City of Guelph | stefan.ilic@guelph.ca
- Sarah Van Veen, Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Guelph | sarah.vanveen@guelph.ca
Phases
Final design - Fall 2025
Here is the final design for the revitalization of Drew Park!
Park improvements include:
Asphalt Pathways: Enhance accessibility from all sides of the park.
Concrete Pads: Installed at park entrances to support waste receptacles.
Seating Areas: New park benches and tables offer more seating, including a table with a built-in game board for added fun.
Bike Racks: Designated areas for formal bicycle parking.
Armour Stone Seating & Fitness Circuit: Armour stone provides casual seating and doubles as part of a fitness circuit, with signposts guiding users through 16 exercises and stretches for all ages and abilities.
Landscaping Enhancements: Deciduous trees enhance shade while low-maintenance, drought-tolerant accent plants beautifully frame the seating areas.
Playground Expansion: Click here for an interactive 3D model The playground features nature-themed equipment, an accessible ramp for inclusive entry, and engineered wood fiber surfacing for safety and accessibility.
Multisport Unit: A multi-sport setup features a combination soccer/hockey goal with a basketball hoop, side panels to catch missed shots, a full half-court key, and an integrated four-square court.
Pathway Games: Line-painted games like hopscotch, longest jump, and mirror me form a continuous agility course along the main pathway.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: July 24th, 2025 from 10:30 PM to 11:45 PM.
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