Grass Cutting Tracker
If you are concerned about the grass maintenance schedule in your area, you can now check the schedule online. The new tracker tool allows you to follow parks maintenance crews updates as they maintain Brampton’s lawns and green spaces. The tracker provides access to live updates of the parks and boulevards that have been mowed.
Encampments Update – August 1, 2024
Brampton has been actively managing encampments along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with stable conditions and no new encampments reported in mid-July, despite challenges like localized flooding. The city’s coordinated efforts, involving multiple services, have focused on safety, well-being, and maintaining community spaces. Strategic meetings and partnerships have further strengthened Brampton’s approach to addressing encampments.
Pickleball Court At Calvert Park Now Open
Residents in the Vodden St. E and Williams Parkway area along the Etobicoke creek trail now have access to a new pickleball court at Calvert Park. By converting this neglected space into a pickleball court, with lighting coming soon, the city is creating a safer and more vibrant environment that promotes sports, recreation, and community engagement.
Encampment Update – July 12, 2024
Brampton led relocation efforts of encampments in flood-prone parks along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with ongoing support for remaining active encampments and 24/7 patrols. The city prunes trees for better sight lines and is planting new trees on Calvertdale Road. City and regional councils are advocating for increased affordable housing and social supports, and an Encampment Policy Framework is being developed.
Protected: Encampment Update: May 29
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Encampment Policy Update: Addressing the Chronic Underfunding in Peel
During the Regional Council meeting May 23, the focus was on the critical issues of homelessness and mental health services within our community. Peel is chronically underfunded in these essential areas, and today’s discussions reinforced the urgent need for increased provincial support.
Update on Encampments- April 26, 2024
Councillor Santos continues to vigorously advocate for action from the Region of Peel to relocate those in the encampments into safer housing such as hotels, and to restore balance in the area for local residents and businesses so that everyone can safely enjoy the green spaces. A comprehensive update on actions taken in the past week follows.
Santos Urging Expedited Regional Action on Encampments – Update: April 19, 2024
During the City Council meeting on April 17 (2024), Councillor Santos continued the pressure to see action at the Region and her motion calling upon the Region of Peel to expedite the relocation or provide additional shelter accommodations for residents living in these encampments was passed. See video.
Brampton Youth Tennis Courts at Rosalea Park
Construction is currently underway at Rosalea Park for the development of public tennis courts specifically for Brampton youth, in response to an increase in demand for youth tennis. The tennis courts will be domed to support ongoing use during the winter season. Construction is scheduled for completion in November of 2024.
Major safety concern: Homeless encampments in flood-risk area
