Swing and a drive: Gourley Park baseball registration is now open

This article, March 23, has information for parents interested in registering their kids for baseball this year.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Gourley Park, an area of Ward 8 stretching from West 5th to Garth and Limeridge to Stone Church Road, has now opened registration for this year’s baseball/slo-pitch leagues. The league is slated to run until end of August.

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City resumes enforcement of Parks By-law

This post, from March 7th, has details on the City’s resumption of its Parks By-law.

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The City of Hamilton will resume enforcement of the Parks by-law, which prohibits camping on City-owned properties, including parks. 

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Ward 8 play structure update

This post, from September 10th, has an update involving three Ward 8 play structures.

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There have been some exciting developments to three Ward 8 playgrounds over the past few weeks to which we are sure many families will be excited for.

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Allison Park closed until August

This post, from July 1, has details on the new play structure slated for Allison Park.

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Starting July 2nd, Allison Park – located at 51 Piano Drive in Ward 8, is scheduled to be closed until the August long weekend as its play structure is replaced.

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Wheelchair accessible swing installed at William Connell Park

This post, from April 22, has details on the new accessible swing at William Connell Park.

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Following the success and popularity of Hamilton’s first accessible swing at Gage Park, the City of Hamilton has recently installed its newest swing in Ward 8’s William Connell Park.

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Allison Park to receive makeover

This post, from April 17, has information on a redesign slated for Allison Park this summer.

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Allison Park, located in the southeastern portion of Ward 8 in the Allison neighbourhood, is slated to see park improvements this summer.

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Hamilton’s outdoor winter recreation activities kick off

This post, from December 5, has information on this year’s winter recreational activities across the city.

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As the winter season takes grip on the city, there is still plenty of fun, recreational activities taking place for all ages.

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City of Hamilton promoting healthier Halloween options

This post, from September 27, has information on available recreation passes for youth aged 17 and under.

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The City of Hamilton will be promoting healthier Halloween treats by offering Rec passes for youth aged 17 and under.

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Westmount maintenance closure

This post, from September 6, has details on upcoming maintenance at the Westmount Recreation Centre.

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The Ward 8 office has been informed of scheduled maintenance to be performed at the Westmount Recreation Centre’s pools later this September.

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Supie season is here!

This post, from June 21, has information on this year’s Supie programming.

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

The Supie program is celebrating 114 years in 2023 and will be at a few Ward 8 parks. Though there are similar programs throughout Canada, Hamilton is believed to have the longest continually running program in the country.

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Councillor John-Paul Danko