Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association Park Renewal

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The Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association Grounds (known as HAAA) is a 7-acre community park located within the Kirkendall Neighborhood. It’s home to the Hamilton Tennis Club along its north end and Ryerson Recreation Centre and Ryerson Middle School are located on its east side, with private residents backing on to the park’s westerly limits and Charleton Avenue along the south boundary.

The current features of the park are reaching the end of their service life, and to ensure the community can continue to enjoy the HAAA Grounds, these aging park features need to be replaced.

The Renewal Plan for the HAAA Grounds is planned to be built in 2024. This plan is the result of input gathered from extensive public consultation in 2020-2021. Review the Survey Response Report (PDF)


We want to hear from you!

There is now an opportunity to select options for various features in the park. The City of Hamilton wants to hear what you think – take the survey to tell us which skate dot design, fitness equipment layout and bouldering option you like. Survey opens November 27, 2023.

The Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association Grounds (known as HAAA) is a 7-acre community park located within the Kirkendall Neighborhood. It’s home to the Hamilton Tennis Club along its north end and Ryerson Recreation Centre and Ryerson Middle School are located on its east side, with private residents backing on to the park’s westerly limits and Charleton Avenue along the south boundary.

The current features of the park are reaching the end of their service life, and to ensure the community can continue to enjoy the HAAA Grounds, these aging park features need to be replaced.

The Renewal Plan for the HAAA Grounds is planned to be built in 2024. This plan is the result of input gathered from extensive public consultation in 2020-2021. Review the Survey Response Report (PDF)


We want to hear from you!

There is now an opportunity to select options for various features in the park. The City of Hamilton wants to hear what you think – take the survey to tell us which skate dot design, fitness equipment layout and bouldering option you like. Survey opens November 27, 2023.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Submit your questions regarding the Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association (HAAA) grounds Renewal.

  • Share What kind of weighting to current and projected demographics of the users of the park is being applied? I'd hate to have the few squeeky wheels win out over the greater public good. on Facebook Share What kind of weighting to current and projected demographics of the users of the park is being applied? I'd hate to have the few squeeky wheels win out over the greater public good. on Twitter Share What kind of weighting to current and projected demographics of the users of the park is being applied? I'd hate to have the few squeeky wheels win out over the greater public good. on Linkedin Email What kind of weighting to current and projected demographics of the users of the park is being applied? I'd hate to have the few squeeky wheels win out over the greater public good. link

    What kind of weighting to current and projected demographics of the users of the park is being applied? I'd hate to have the few squeeky wheels win out over the greater public good.

    KirkendallMDdad asked about 4 years ago

    The Renewal Plan provides numerous opportunities, in various formats for all members of the community to provide their valuable feedback on the parks Renewal Plan.   This information will be consolidated and reviewed by the project team, who will explore the feasibility of any recommendation based on the  City’s Community Park programming.   Please keep in mind that the parks overall size, the cultural heritage aspect of the site, legislative  requirements such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CSA Group (CSA – formerly Canadian Standards Association), Ontario Building Code (OBC) etc. will need to be considered during the Renewal Plan process.

    If there are particular concerns you would like to address, we ask that you please reach out to myself (Wes Kindree) directly so we can discuss further.

  • Share Equity and bias can be unconscious. Putting in features that require equipment to use could further exacerbate existing inequality. What kind of framework is being used to ensure such inequality is not perpetuated? on Facebook Share Equity and bias can be unconscious. Putting in features that require equipment to use could further exacerbate existing inequality. What kind of framework is being used to ensure such inequality is not perpetuated? on Twitter Share Equity and bias can be unconscious. Putting in features that require equipment to use could further exacerbate existing inequality. What kind of framework is being used to ensure such inequality is not perpetuated? on Linkedin Email Equity and bias can be unconscious. Putting in features that require equipment to use could further exacerbate existing inequality. What kind of framework is being used to ensure such inequality is not perpetuated? link

    Equity and bias can be unconscious. Putting in features that require equipment to use could further exacerbate existing inequality. What kind of framework is being used to ensure such inequality is not perpetuated?

    KirkendallMDdad asked about 4 years ago

    The Renewal Plan includes an extensive process for the community to provide input and feedback into the Renewal Plan in an open and transparent way.  This information will be consolidated and reviewed by the project team, who will explore the feasibility of any recommendation based on the  City’s Community Park programming.   Please keep in mind that the parks overall size, the cultural heritage aspect of the site, legislative  requirements such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CSA Group (CSA – formerly Canadian Standards Association), Ontario Building Code (OBC) etc. will need to be considered during the Renewal Plan process.

    If there are particular concerns you would like to address, we ask that you please reach out to myself (Wes Kindree) directly so we can discuss further.

  • Share Could you please consider a play area like this: https://www.earthscapeplay.com/project/art-gallery-ontario-playground/ on Facebook Share Could you please consider a play area like this: https://www.earthscapeplay.com/project/art-gallery-ontario-playground/ on Twitter Share Could you please consider a play area like this: https://www.earthscapeplay.com/project/art-gallery-ontario-playground/ on Linkedin Email Could you please consider a play area like this: https://www.earthscapeplay.com/project/art-gallery-ontario-playground/ link

    Could you please consider a play area like this: https://www.earthscapeplay.com/project/art-gallery-ontario-playground/

    KirkendallMDdad asked about 4 years ago

    Yes, the city currently has some play structures by the above noted manufacturer in other parks.   We will look at all our options through the Renewal Plan and refine that even further when we look at developing the detailed design of the playground area.

  • Share What kind of global warming decision making framework is being used in planning? I.e. If we install new features, will the maintenance requirements be considered? The materials used? etc on Facebook Share What kind of global warming decision making framework is being used in planning? I.e. If we install new features, will the maintenance requirements be considered? The materials used? etc on Twitter Share What kind of global warming decision making framework is being used in planning? I.e. If we install new features, will the maintenance requirements be considered? The materials used? etc on Linkedin Email What kind of global warming decision making framework is being used in planning? I.e. If we install new features, will the maintenance requirements be considered? The materials used? etc link

    What kind of global warming decision making framework is being used in planning? I.e. If we install new features, will the maintenance requirements be considered? The materials used? etc

    KirkendallMDdad asked about 4 years ago

    The Renewal Plan will provide an opportunity to identify park features using a climate lens to explore these opportunities i.e. stormwater management, renewable energy source, green infrastructure etc.  Consideration of overall maintenance impacts and material options will be considered through the Renewal Plan.

  • Share Can the community contribute to the capital costs? on Facebook Share Can the community contribute to the capital costs? on Twitter Share Can the community contribute to the capital costs? on Linkedin Email Can the community contribute to the capital costs? link

    Can the community contribute to the capital costs?

    KirkendallMDdad asked about 4 years ago

    Yes, there are opportunities for community members and/or groups to make monetary contributions to a project if they wish. We ask that those community members reach out to us directly to discuss the best approach.

  • Share Re: HAAA Building; What the city did with the old school on the lake strip-now called Barangas on the lake strip....put it out for bid as lovely restaurant or outdoor/indoor family cafe. OR...indoor butterfly habitat. Something engaging for all ages, much like the one in NOTL. Other than this community input, can we consider what some of the best designed comminuty parks in the world have done so that we can consider tailoring HAAA to be (almost) all things to all people? on Facebook Share Re: HAAA Building; What the city did with the old school on the lake strip-now called Barangas on the lake strip....put it out for bid as lovely restaurant or outdoor/indoor family cafe. OR...indoor butterfly habitat. Something engaging for all ages, much like the one in NOTL. Other than this community input, can we consider what some of the best designed comminuty parks in the world have done so that we can consider tailoring HAAA to be (almost) all things to all people? on Twitter Share Re: HAAA Building; What the city did with the old school on the lake strip-now called Barangas on the lake strip....put it out for bid as lovely restaurant or outdoor/indoor family cafe. OR...indoor butterfly habitat. Something engaging for all ages, much like the one in NOTL. Other than this community input, can we consider what some of the best designed comminuty parks in the world have done so that we can consider tailoring HAAA to be (almost) all things to all people? on Linkedin Email Re: HAAA Building; What the city did with the old school on the lake strip-now called Barangas on the lake strip....put it out for bid as lovely restaurant or outdoor/indoor family cafe. OR...indoor butterfly habitat. Something engaging for all ages, much like the one in NOTL. Other than this community input, can we consider what some of the best designed comminuty parks in the world have done so that we can consider tailoring HAAA to be (almost) all things to all people? link

    Re: HAAA Building; What the city did with the old school on the lake strip-now called Barangas on the lake strip....put it out for bid as lovely restaurant or outdoor/indoor family cafe. OR...indoor butterfly habitat. Something engaging for all ages, much like the one in NOTL. Other than this community input, can we consider what some of the best designed comminuty parks in the world have done so that we can consider tailoring HAAA to be (almost) all things to all people?

    mt asked about 4 years ago

    Thank you for your feedback. I encourage you to share these ideas via the Ideas tool.

  • Share Pleas do not put a parking lot inside this park. downtown hamilton has limited true green spaces-without them we losw the quaintness of our neighborhood. plus we want to promote thie neighborhood as a walking neighborhood. a parking lot in the park will create a 24/7 hangout inviting undesirable behaviour. on Facebook Share Pleas do not put a parking lot inside this park. downtown hamilton has limited true green spaces-without them we losw the quaintness of our neighborhood. plus we want to promote thie neighborhood as a walking neighborhood. a parking lot in the park will create a 24/7 hangout inviting undesirable behaviour. on Twitter Share Pleas do not put a parking lot inside this park. downtown hamilton has limited true green spaces-without them we losw the quaintness of our neighborhood. plus we want to promote thie neighborhood as a walking neighborhood. a parking lot in the park will create a 24/7 hangout inviting undesirable behaviour. on Linkedin Email Pleas do not put a parking lot inside this park. downtown hamilton has limited true green spaces-without them we losw the quaintness of our neighborhood. plus we want to promote thie neighborhood as a walking neighborhood. a parking lot in the park will create a 24/7 hangout inviting undesirable behaviour. link

    Pleas do not put a parking lot inside this park. downtown hamilton has limited true green spaces-without them we losw the quaintness of our neighborhood. plus we want to promote thie neighborhood as a walking neighborhood. a parking lot in the park will create a 24/7 hangout inviting undesirable behaviour.

    Kiki asked about 4 years ago

    Staff do not anticipate that parking within the HAAA Grounds will be introduced through the Renewal Plan.

  • Share Where Is the previous feedback collected in2019/2020 via “town hall” (verbal and written submissions? on Facebook Share Where Is the previous feedback collected in2019/2020 via “town hall” (verbal and written submissions? on Twitter Share Where Is the previous feedback collected in2019/2020 via “town hall” (verbal and written submissions? on Linkedin Email Where Is the previous feedback collected in2019/2020 via “town hall” (verbal and written submissions? link

    Where Is the previous feedback collected in2019/2020 via “town hall” (verbal and written submissions?

    Kiki asked about 4 years ago

    The Master Plan project that was started in 2018 was canceled shortly after it’s initial PIC in June 2018 (2.5 years ago) by the previous ward 1 office.   City staff have the minutes and feedback from that initial PIC on file.  The 2021 HAAA Renewal Plan is a new project, and as such, we would like to collect current data/community feedback to help ensure the Renewal Plan reflects the HAAA community of today and the future.

  • Share What new size might the track have to be made to make the park more accessible? on Facebook Share What new size might the track have to be made to make the park more accessible? on Twitter Share What new size might the track have to be made to make the park more accessible? on Linkedin Email What new size might the track have to be made to make the park more accessible? link

    What new size might the track have to be made to make the park more accessible?

    GlennB asked about 4 years ago

    We will investigate our options through the Renewal Plan process.

  • Share What (or who) is the Clubhouse used for/by? on Facebook Share What (or who) is the Clubhouse used for/by? on Twitter Share What (or who) is the Clubhouse used for/by? on Linkedin Email What (or who) is the Clubhouse used for/by? link

    What (or who) is the Clubhouse used for/by?

    GlennB asked about 4 years ago

    As of 2020, the clubhouse is being used for storage of City items, along with public washroom facilities.  The building also includes the mechanical room for the existing spray pad and field lighting.  It should be noted that the clubhouse is no longer being used by the football club that the HAAA Grounds was home to.

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