Overview
The Julia Munro Park is located on Timberbank Square within the Lakeside Meadows subdivision in Sutton. This park is being constructed as a community park to serve residents within a one-to-three kilometre radius in the northwest Sutton Development Area.
The land allocated for the park site is approximately five hectares, and is bounded by Timberbank Square and residential properties to the south, a storm water facility to the west and regionally significant woodlands to the north and east. An accessible, gravel pedestrian trail has been installed to the east which connects the site via woodland and wetland to the local community (Hodgson Trail).
Quick facts:
- The park will feature playground equipment, splash pad, a multi-use hard-surface court for summer sports such as basketball and winter activities such as skating, walking trails, adult outdoor fitness equipment, and open spaces.
- Status: Contract awarded for the construction of the park.
- Construction Start: November 2020
- Construction Completion: Summer 2021
Photos and videos
View the 
park rendering (14.76 MB).
March 26, 2019 - Sutton Community Park preferred design (2 MB)
Public engagement
As this project is now completed, you can get more information from Parks Department.
Timelines
- Nov. 19, 2021 – Official opening of the park
- Oct. 2020 – Public consultation
- Sep. 2020 – Contract awarded
- Apr. 2019 – Project presented to Council
Important links
As this project is now completed, you can get more information from Parks Department.
Documents
Town celebrates official opening of Julia Munro Park - Nov. 19, 2021
Council report - Public consultation regarding permanent washrooms (1.47 MB) - Oct. 28, 2020
Council report - Award of tender, Julia Munro Park construction (430.45 KB) - Sept. 23, 2020
Presentation - The Development of Sutton Community Park (824.62 KB) - April 10, 2019
Council report - Award of consulting services, West Park and Sutton Community Park design (148.87 KB)
Frequently asked questions
As Georgina’s population continues to grow, the Town is looking to develop a new neighbourhood park in Sutton to meet the needs of present and future residents. A neighbourhood park was planned as part of the subdivision design.
The Julia Munro Park is planned to be a destination park to serve residents within a one-to-three kilometre radius in the northwest Sutton Development Area. The land allocated for the park site is approximately five hectares, and is bounded by Timberbank Square and residential properties to the south, a storm water facility to the west and regionally significant woodlands to the north and east.
The park may include junior and senior playgrounds, water play, multi-use court(s), open play area, trails and passive open space. Parking and path lighting is also a consideration. Public open houses in the fall of 2018 were held to obtain feedback before consultants proceed to the detailed design.
Julia Munro Park (Sutton Community Park) is part of growth and therefore subject to Development Charges funding up to 90 per cent. Council approved the construction budget of $1.4 million during 2019 capital budget deliberations. Additional funding was approved during the 2020 capital budget deliberations for a total project budget of $2,231,450. This budget amount covers consulting fees as well as construction of Julia Munro Park.
It is anticipated that construction will take place late 2020 and into 2021.