Redesigning Centennial Park: What plans are in place?

An aerial view of Centennial Park and Beach is shown in Barrie, Ont. (City of Barrie)

As plans get underway for a busy summer season, the City of Barrie is looking at how to shape a part of the waterfront and needs the public’s input.

The City is focusing on the Centennial Park Food and Activity Hub and wanting to organize the park space around the waterfront experiences of dancing, dining and playing.

The dance portion will be comprised of flexible spaces designed for events, music and community gathering. The dine area will be a space that celebrates local food culture made up of a dining area for people to sit. And the play part is planned to be a family-focused area with plenty of opportunity for recreation and relaxation.

The plans come from the City’s 2023 Waterfront Strategic Plan.

“Centennial Park is a cherished community location,” says Executive Director of Development Services Michelle Banfield. “Creating a new vision for this space as a food and activity hub will enhance the waterfront experience with high‑quality public design and year‑round programming.”

The two preliminary design concepts are available to view on the City’s website.

To have your say, the City is inviting community members to complete the online survey before May 1 for the chance to win a prize.