Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Renewal

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Welcome to Carter Park!

Carter Park is a neighbourhood park located at 32 Stinson Street in Ward 2. It is 0.6 ha in size and is bounded by Stinson Street to the north, Claremont Access to the east, Young Street to the south and West Avenue South to the west. This park plays an important role in the community, offering a space for people of all ages to connect, play, and relax. The park contains a spray pad, playground, swings, basketball court, walkways, seating, sun shelter, decorative features, fencing, maintenance building, community gardens and community-run seasonal ice rink. There are several mature shade trees throughout the park.

Past upgrades to the park

Carter Park was updated in 2014 with new asphalt pathways, lighting, a park sign, benches, a drinking fountain, garbage cans, games tables, a basketball court, a sun shelter, stone entry columns, fencing, and new trees. Then in 2016, a mural by Bryce Huffman was added along the eastern side of the basketball court.

What's happening now?

The spray pad, playground, and swings at Carter Park are ready to be replaced. We're inviting the community to share ideas and feedback to help shape the design, layout, and features!

We'd like your input on:

  • Redesigning the spray pad
  • Redesigning the playground
  • Redesigning the swings
  • Adding walkways
  • Adding seating
  • Exploring bike parking options
  • Exploring planting options

Update - July 2026

The first round of public engagement has concluded, and concept designs for the park redevelopment have been created based on the input gathered from the first round of community engagement. A video of the presentation reviewing the community engagement findings and the proposed concept designs for the park redevelopment. can be found below.

A second public engagement survey where residents can provide feedback on the proposed pray pad, playground and park concept designs is now available below.

Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Redevelopment Presentation

This presentation provides an overview of the playground and spray pad redevelopment project, highlights key findings from the first round of community engagement, presents two design concepts, and outlines how you can share feedback to help shape the final park design. Thank you for participating in this important community process.

Did you know?

There are several other parks within an 800-metre (10-minute) walk from Carter Park, shown on the Context Map linked in the ‘Documents’ section of this webpage. These nearby parks offer a variety of features like soccer fields and a dog park. While adding sports fields or a dog park is not part of this project, we are excited to hear your ideas for improving the spray pad and playground.

Welcome to Carter Park!

Carter Park is a neighbourhood park located at 32 Stinson Street in Ward 2. It is 0.6 ha in size and is bounded by Stinson Street to the north, Claremont Access to the east, Young Street to the south and West Avenue South to the west. This park plays an important role in the community, offering a space for people of all ages to connect, play, and relax. The park contains a spray pad, playground, swings, basketball court, walkways, seating, sun shelter, decorative features, fencing, maintenance building, community gardens and community-run seasonal ice rink. There are several mature shade trees throughout the park.

Past upgrades to the park

Carter Park was updated in 2014 with new asphalt pathways, lighting, a park sign, benches, a drinking fountain, garbage cans, games tables, a basketball court, a sun shelter, stone entry columns, fencing, and new trees. Then in 2016, a mural by Bryce Huffman was added along the eastern side of the basketball court.

What's happening now?

The spray pad, playground, and swings at Carter Park are ready to be replaced. We're inviting the community to share ideas and feedback to help shape the design, layout, and features!

We'd like your input on:

  • Redesigning the spray pad
  • Redesigning the playground
  • Redesigning the swings
  • Adding walkways
  • Adding seating
  • Exploring bike parking options
  • Exploring planting options

Update - July 2026

The first round of public engagement has concluded, and concept designs for the park redevelopment have been created based on the input gathered from the first round of community engagement. A video of the presentation reviewing the community engagement findings and the proposed concept designs for the park redevelopment. can be found below.

A second public engagement survey where residents can provide feedback on the proposed pray pad, playground and park concept designs is now available below.

Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Redevelopment Presentation

This presentation provides an overview of the playground and spray pad redevelopment project, highlights key findings from the first round of community engagement, presents two design concepts, and outlines how you can share feedback to help shape the final park design. Thank you for participating in this important community process.

Did you know?

There are several other parks within an 800-metre (10-minute) walk from Carter Park, shown on the Context Map linked in the ‘Documents’ section of this webpage. These nearby parks offer a variety of features like soccer fields and a dog park. While adding sports fields or a dog park is not part of this project, we are excited to hear your ideas for improving the spray pad and playground.

  • Carter Park Survey

    Thank you for participating in the Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Renewal survey. This survey invites your feedback on the preferred park concept design, as well as your input on the playground and spray pad elements proposed for this phase of the park redevelopment.

    Please note that the purpose of this survey is to identify a preferred concept design, as well as obtain input on preferred playground and spray pad elements, features, and colours. When reviewing the imagery and examples provided, we encourage you to focus on the type and intent of each feature, rather than its exact appearance. The images shown are representative samples of the types of features and not an exact representation of the final equipment to be selected.

    Notice of Collection

    The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Any personal information collected for the Carter Park Survey will be used to gather residents’ feedback on preferred design options for the redevelopment of the park’s spray pad and playground. Please be advised that information collected may be shared with the external consultant responsible for the design work. Any personally identifiable information will be removed before the information is shared. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Landscape Architect, Department: Public Works – Landscape Architectural Services, Address: 100 King St West – 14th floor Hamilton Ontario, Phone: 905 546-2424 ext. 5408, email: iain.miller@hamilton.ca.

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    Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Renewal Feedback

    Notice of Collection:

    The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Section 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001.  Any personal information collected for the Carter Park Spray Pad and Playground Renewal survey will only be used for the design and implementation of park features and equipment. By providing your email address, you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors to collect feedback regarding the renewal of Carter Park. Information collected for this initiative may be stored on servers located in Canada and may be subject to Canadian laws.  Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Landscape Architect, Victoria Cox, 100 King St W, 14th Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1A2, 905-546-2424 x2292.

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