Community Projects

The Municipality of Brockton acquired the property located at 312 Durham Street East, Walkerton, and known as the “Durham Street Park” in early 2020. The Municipality began planning to develop the park into a downtown greenspace and gathering area. In late 2020, the Durham Street Park was opened to the public providing an opportunity for patrons to use the Park as a public dining venue, and was further used for the Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market.

The Durham Street Park Development Committee

In February 2021, the Durham Street Park Development Committee was established to provide support and input into all aspects of the planning, design, layout and use of The Market Garden. The Committee holds regular meetings, minutes of which can be viewed by searching our Council and Committee Calendar.

Development of The Market Garden

The Municipality is currently undergoing development of The Market Garden (Durham Street Park) in the community of Walkerton, located between Remax Land Exchange and Walker's Landing. 

In June 2022, the Municipality of Brockton advertised the tender for construction of the Market Garden which closed on July 4, 2022. On July 12, 2022 Council discussed Report Number REC2022-16 - Tender Results for Construction of the Market Garden Park. Council will reconsider the Market Garden project tender at their meeting on August 9, 2022.

In June 2022, the Municipality of Brockton issued a Media Release announcing that the Market Garden Park project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program and has received $54,000 to assist in the park’s development as a community hub in downtown Walkerton.

On March 22, 2022, Council passed By-Law 2022-044 entering into a agreement with the Canadian Urban Institute to participate in the My Main Street Community Activator Program for the Market Garden. View Report Number ED2022-02 - Market Garden Project Funding – My Main Street for more information.

On August 24, 2021, Council passed By-Law 2021-111 entering into a contribution agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario in order to participate in the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to support the development of the Market Garden. View Report Number REC2021-20 - Canada Community Revitalization Fund Contribution Agreement for The Market Garden for more information. The agreement was amended on January 11, 2022 by By-Law 2022-003. View Report Number REC2022-01 - Canada Community Revitalization Fund Amended Agreement for The Market Garden for more information.

On July 13, 2021 Council passed a resolution approving Report Number REC2021-17 – Durham Street Parkland – The Market Garden and further approving to proceed with tendering for the concept plan for the park, as well as launching a fundraising campaign.

The Market Garden will be a community gathering space that all members of the community can enjoy and support the area businesses with event space. The current Concept Plan showcases luscious green space, sitting areas, stage and the opportunity for events year round! 

The Municipality of Brockton continues to raise funds for The Market Garden. Project details are being finalized and as of July, 2022 we have raised $226,000 with more funds coming in all the time.

We are thankful to all contributors -- every dollar makes a difference!

Current donors include:

• Champions:
  • Bruce Power
  • Canada Community Revitalization Fund
  • My Main Street

• Patrons:
  • Nuclear Waste Management Organization
  • Walkerton Kinette Club
• Benefactors:
  • Larsen and Shaw
  • Gail Voisin
• Providers:
  • Amazing Assets

Help us reach our fundraising goal, make a donation, add your name to the list!

For more information contact Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services by email, or call 519-881-2223 Ext. 202.

Please consider donating to help us fundraise for this community project! The types of accepted donations will be listed soon, as well as information and a form about how to have your company of family name included on the donation wall in The Market Garden. Tax receipts can be issued for the donations. Cheques are to be payable to The Municipality of Brockton.

View the Fundraising Package for more information about this project and how you can help our fundraising efforts.

View The Market Garden Fundraising Package.  

For more information about the types of donations view our The Market Garden Donation Form. 

If you would like your company or family name displayed on the donor wall at the Market Garden, please view our The Market Garden Sign Form. (Coming soon)

Project construction is expected to start in the fall of 2022.

With the help of Bruce Power and Mother Nature, Brockton Parks and Recreation built Brockton's first outdoor skating oval in 2020. The oval is seasonally located at Lobies campground (20 Hannah St, Walkerton) and is approximately 280m in length.

The Municipality received funding from Bruce Power for the ice skating oval.  The funding assisted with the lighting, equipment and guard shack upgrades for staff to monitor and register guests in order to maintain COVID-19 protocols. The outdoor skating facility will be open as the weather allows.

For more information on the opening plan, visit the Plan to Open and Operate Lobies Park Skating Trail.

The Grand Opening of the Lobies Park Skating Oval was held on Friday, January 29, 2021. Read our Press Release for further details.

1. Obey All Posted Signs
2. No Horseplay
3. CSA Approved Helmets Recommended
4. No Hockey, Sticks or Sporting Equipment
5. No Toe Picking
6. Use Permitted Only During Posted Hours
7. Trail is Slippery, Only People with Skates Permitted
8. No Dogs
9. Person registering must be at least 19 years of age and will be responsible for individuals in their group. This person must be on site during the booked skating time.

The Ice skating Oval was made possible thanks to a very generous donation by Bruce Power. 

For more information, visit Bruce Powers media release.  

Friday, January 29, 2021 - Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of the Lobies Park Skating Oval was held on Friday, January 29, 2021. Read our Press Release for further details.

Tuesday January 19, 2021 - Staff working hard to build ice