Reynolds Park Boardwalk and Pavilion
Project Summary
Reynolds Park is a waterfront park located along the St. Lawrence River on Water Street East in Brockville. It is situated adjacent to the Brock Trail and near the Brockville Rowing Club, forming part of the city’s connected waterfront park system.
The site was historically used as a coal storage yard, which has resulted in environmental sensitivity and contaminated soil. As a result, the property is subject to strict environmental controls and risk management requirements. Development within the park must limit excavation and adhere to soil, water, and sediment management practices. The site is also located within a regulated floodplain, requiring flood-resilient design and approvals from the local conservation authority.
Reynolds Park has been redeveloped as a passive waterfront park focused on public access, recreation, and tourism. Reconstruction began in 2022 based on a design developed through public consultation. The design includes a roundabout drop-off area, a parking lot with pedestrian connections to the waterfront, and a section of the Brock Trail active transportation network.
The next phase of the project includes a boardwalk and a pavilion, both supported on piles over the existing shoreline erosion protection. These elements were designed and tendered in 2025 as part of the capital program; however, the project was put on hold after bids exceeded the budget, and additional regulatory considerations were identified due to the location within the floodplain.
Over the fall and winter, the project team worked with the local conservation authority to support the proposed design within the floodplain and collaborated with IN Engineering to revise the pavilion design to improve cost efficiency. The project was retendered in spring 2026 and is currently in the process of being awarded to Kehoe Marine. Construction is expected to begin this fall and continue into spring 2027.
Project Objective
To create a safe and accessible waterfront park that supports passive recreation and reflects community input.