Purdy's Mill Park

A decorative graphic showing a park with bushes and trees.

Purdy's Mill Park is a new park project being developed in the Purdy's Mill subdivision, north of the Via Rail station off of John Counter Blvd.

The park will be located in an existing area of woodland and open space, east of Old Mill Road and north of Mill Pond Place.

The site has existing mature trees, some seasonally wet low areas, and views east to Little Cataraqui Creek and associated wetland.

The new park will include walking trails, a small playground, seating, lawns, tree-planting and landscaping.

A map showing the location of the future Purdy's Mill Park.Purdy's Mill Park is shown outlined in red. Get Involved

Review the conceptual designs and provide your feedback by Nov. 9.

Stay updated on this project by signing up for updates using the follow project feature on this page.

A decorative graphic showing a park with bushes and trees.

Purdy's Mill Park is a new park project being developed in the Purdy's Mill subdivision, north of the Via Rail station off of John Counter Blvd.

The park will be located in an existing area of woodland and open space, east of Old Mill Road and north of Mill Pond Place.

The site has existing mature trees, some seasonally wet low areas, and views east to Little Cataraqui Creek and associated wetland.

The new park will include walking trails, a small playground, seating, lawns, tree-planting and landscaping.

A map showing the location of the future Purdy's Mill Park.Purdy's Mill Park is shown outlined in red. Get Involved

Review the conceptual designs and provide your feedback by Nov. 9.

Stay updated on this project by signing up for updates using the follow project feature on this page.

  • Conceptual Design Feedback

    Please review Purdy's Mill Park conceptual designs before submitting comments. Feedback received at this stage of the engagement will be reviewed by the project team. 

    The comment opportunity closes Nov. 9, 2026 at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, or would prefer to submit comments via email or phone, please reach out to GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca or call 613-546-0000. 

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    Conceptual Design Survey

    Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes

    Survey closes Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. 

    This survey asks a few questions about how you and your family might use the park, as well as what you like about it now and what you would like to see. The responses will be used to inform the designers as they work to develop park options. The survey follow the presentation slides below.

    Purdy's Mill Park is a new park development in the Purdy’s Mill subdivision located east of the Little Cataraqui Creek, west of the Cataraqui Cemetery, and north of the Via Rail station.

    The total park area is 2.75 hectares (6.7 acres) with 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) of parkland and the balance as low-lying open space.

    The site has mature trees, seasonally wet low areas, and open areas with views to the east of the Little Cataraqui Creek and wetland.

    The new park could include walking paths and trails, a shade shelter, seating, a small playground, community gardens, open lawn areas, and landscaping.

    Public engagement for the park design is slated for 2025, construction anticipated to start in 2027. The approximate budget is approximately $1.6M

    A map showing the location of the site in Kingston. Located on Old Mill Road, south of Highway 401, east of Sydenham Road, North of John Counter Boulevard, West of Sir John A Macdonald Boulevard.

    Purdy’s Mill Park is located in an existing area of woodland and open space, east of Old Mill Road and north of Mill Pond Place in the Purdy’s Mill Subdivision.

    A map showing a park boundary and existing condition, vegetation and residential buildings.

    The site has mature trees, areas of open space, and seasonally wet low areas. The site is located west of Little Cataraqui Creek and associated wetland.

    A map showing park development options. Park boundaries, main paths and desire lines are highlighted. Areas suitable for future park amenities are highlighted.

    The new park could include walking paths and trails, a shade shelter, seating, a small playground, community gardens, open lawn areas, and landscaping.

    A map showing significant views both into and out of the site.

    This boards shows the following views:

    1. View from Old Mill Road, looking east towards the project site.
    2. View from site, looking east towards the storm pond.
    3. View looking west from the site towards the residential buildings on Old Mill Road.
    4. View from site looking north-west.
    5. View from site looking south-east towards stand of mature trees.
    6. View from site looking south-west towards residential buildings on Old Mill Road.
    7. View from site looking north-west.
    8. View from the site looking south towards stand of mature trees.

    A collection of images showing what possible amenities in that park could look like including a bridge crossing, crushed gravel nature trail, shade structure/gathering area, a playground, lookout area with benches, and a naturalized planting buffer.

    This board provides inspiration for potential park features including play equipment, a shade structure, seating and gathering spaces, as well as new plantings.

    Walking paths and pedestrian crossings in the seasonally wet areas allow for year-round site access.

    Structures, designed to provide shade, can play a role as wayfinding elements within the site.

Page last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 09:09 AM