Rotary Park Development

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Consultation has concluded for the Rotary Park project. Thank you for your interest and participation. 

We’re Open and Invite You to Visit!

The Town is excited to announce that the construction at Rotary Park has been completed! We are eager to share this space with the community and invite residents to visit the park to enjoy its many features. The park opened for community use after substantial completion in October 2021. In addition to Lincoln Town Council’s commitment to building Rotary Park, funds were also received from the public and private sector, and community members.

In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Lincoln, the official grand opening and community event was held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022. Thank you to all those who assisted in planning and executing the wonderful day of events, and thank you to those who came out and participated. Check out the official grand opening video on our YouTube page!

Games in the Park


Official Ribbon Cutting


Skateboard Demonstrations


About Rotary Park Development

Rotary Park’s development on the 3.66 acre parcel of parkland adjacent to the Fleming Memorial Arena (Fleming Centre) is a multi-phased project that forms the Town of Lincoln’s second destination park. The park is located at 5020 Serena Drive in Beamsville and began with the Phase I skatepark and pump track which was completed in the Fall of 2020. Phase II broke ground in the Spring of 2021 and was completed in the Fall of 2021. In partnership with the Fleming Foundation and Ontariogreen, the Val Fleming Butterfly Garden was planted in the Spring of 2022.

This project aligns with Town plans, including:

Rotary Park is the first parkland development project to break ground since Council approved the Town’s first comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) in 2019. Completion of this destination park meets the following six priority recommendations in the plan:

  • Promotion of free and low fee activity options to ensure universal access across the community. This includes, but is not limited to, opportunities to enjoy outdoor settings and enhance connections with nature;
  • Installation of play structures at Rotary Park to address geographic distribution gaps;
  • Installation of outdoor fitness equipment at a well-used, complementary park;
  • Development of a skatepark and pump track in Rotary Park;
  • Providing permanent shade structures within new and redeveloped destination parks, sports parks and community parks, at a minimum; and
  • Ensuring the provision of age-friendly amenities such as washrooms, shade (e.g., tree planting in new parks, pavilions, etc.), benches/seating areas and bike racks in appropriate park types and along trails.


Rotary Park Phase Two - Master Plan


Phase II Park Development

Throughout 2020 and in tandem with the development of Rotary Park Phase I, staff worked alongside lead consultants Landscape Planning Ltd. to complete detailed design for construction of the Council-approved concept. Much time and attention were attributed to cohesively coordinating integration of the two Phase I feature elements (skatepark and pump track) into the final overall park design. Under the contract administration of Landscape Planning Ltd, Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. was the construction contractor for Phase II.

Phase II Park Amenities 

  • Play Area - Junior and senior play equipment, fitness equipment, rubber surfacing, seating, large shade structure with table seating, lighting, convenience power and water hook up.
  • Walking Trails - Lighting on main trails, site furnishings including seating, garbage/recycling, bike racks and a lending library, park entrances with planting and park signage.
  • Irrigated Open Lawn - Adjacent shade structure with seating, lighting and convenience power
  • Butterfly Garden - Pergola, seating, native pollinator planting, informational signage
  • Outdoor Learning Area - Shade structure and open space
  • Parking lot - Lighting and bioswale buffer
  • Drop-Off & Pick-Up Lay-by Parking
  • Traffic Calming and Safety Measures - Crosswalk from the park to the Fleming Centre, speed humps along driveway to the Fleming Centre.

Phase I Skatepark and Pump Track 

In September 2019 New line Skatepark Inc. was the successful proponent in the awarding of the design and build of Phase I Rotary Park Project. Since awarding this contract the Town's project team worked diligently with New Line Skateparks on the detailed designs in keeping true to the original concepts. The skatepark and pump track design was completed early spring 2020 with construction completed in the Fall of 2020 and identified deficiencies were completed in spring 2021.

Public Engagement 

Targeted Survey

Consultation for the Phase I skatepark and pump track began before the design meetings. In 2016, staff launched an online survey to gage interest for this project. In total, 351 survey responses were received from the public. Support for a community skatepark was 95% and support for a pump track was 83% respectively.

Public Meetings

Two interactive public design meetings were hosted at the Fleming Centre in July and August 2018. The purpose of these sessions was to present the public with the means to share and gain information on skateparks, pump tracks and bicycle playgrounds, review potential sites and provide creative input for the proposed concept design. A total of eighty individuals of all ages attended the meetings and provided valuable feedback to staff and hired consultancy firm which has since been used in the concept design.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan

The need for designated action sport facilities was observed during the community consultation period for the Town’s first comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. In October and November 2018, consultancy firm Monteith Brown Planning Consultants (MBPC) engaged with the community as a part of the public process using tactics such as online and in-person surveys, public information sessions and stakeholder focus groups. The master plan supports the Town’s direction to develop action sports infrastructure.

People Make Parks

In July 2019, a community visioning session in Rotary Park was held and attended by several hundred residents who participated in identifying park elements that they valued and wanted to see in the development of the park. The skatepark and pump track concept designs were viewed by residents and reaffirmed as popular park elements. Positive feedback was received from residents.

This event was followed by a small focus group meeting in September of 2019 where staff introduced a preliminary concept design for feedback.

The following prioritized list of considerations was incorporated into the final concept design:

  1. Feedback from community consultations & written submissions from residents
  2. Operational and maintenance requirements
  3. Available budget
  4. Alignment with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan recommendations
  5. Future infrastructure requirements for programming
  6. Elements that are appropriate based on park typology & classification system

Council approved the concept design for Rotary Park in October 2019.

We’re Open and Invite You to Visit!

The Town is excited to announce that the construction at Rotary Park has been completed! We are eager to share this space with the community and invite residents to visit the park to enjoy its many features. The park opened for community use after substantial completion in October 2021. In addition to Lincoln Town Council’s commitment to building Rotary Park, funds were also received from the public and private sector, and community members.

In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Lincoln, the official grand opening and community event was held on Saturday, June 4th, 2022. Thank you to all those who assisted in planning and executing the wonderful day of events, and thank you to those who came out and participated. Check out the official grand opening video on our YouTube page!

Games in the Park


Official Ribbon Cutting


Skateboard Demonstrations


About Rotary Park Development

Rotary Park’s development on the 3.66 acre parcel of parkland adjacent to the Fleming Memorial Arena (Fleming Centre) is a multi-phased project that forms the Town of Lincoln’s second destination park. The park is located at 5020 Serena Drive in Beamsville and began with the Phase I skatepark and pump track which was completed in the Fall of 2020. Phase II broke ground in the Spring of 2021 and was completed in the Fall of 2021. In partnership with the Fleming Foundation and Ontariogreen, the Val Fleming Butterfly Garden was planted in the Spring of 2022.

This project aligns with Town plans, including:

Rotary Park is the first parkland development project to break ground since Council approved the Town’s first comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) in 2019. Completion of this destination park meets the following six priority recommendations in the plan:

  • Promotion of free and low fee activity options to ensure universal access across the community. This includes, but is not limited to, opportunities to enjoy outdoor settings and enhance connections with nature;
  • Installation of play structures at Rotary Park to address geographic distribution gaps;
  • Installation of outdoor fitness equipment at a well-used, complementary park;
  • Development of a skatepark and pump track in Rotary Park;
  • Providing permanent shade structures within new and redeveloped destination parks, sports parks and community parks, at a minimum; and
  • Ensuring the provision of age-friendly amenities such as washrooms, shade (e.g., tree planting in new parks, pavilions, etc.), benches/seating areas and bike racks in appropriate park types and along trails.


Rotary Park Phase Two - Master Plan


Phase II Park Development

Throughout 2020 and in tandem with the development of Rotary Park Phase I, staff worked alongside lead consultants Landscape Planning Ltd. to complete detailed design for construction of the Council-approved concept. Much time and attention were attributed to cohesively coordinating integration of the two Phase I feature elements (skatepark and pump track) into the final overall park design. Under the contract administration of Landscape Planning Ltd, Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. was the construction contractor for Phase II.

Phase II Park Amenities 

  • Play Area - Junior and senior play equipment, fitness equipment, rubber surfacing, seating, large shade structure with table seating, lighting, convenience power and water hook up.
  • Walking Trails - Lighting on main trails, site furnishings including seating, garbage/recycling, bike racks and a lending library, park entrances with planting and park signage.
  • Irrigated Open Lawn - Adjacent shade structure with seating, lighting and convenience power
  • Butterfly Garden - Pergola, seating, native pollinator planting, informational signage
  • Outdoor Learning Area - Shade structure and open space
  • Parking lot - Lighting and bioswale buffer
  • Drop-Off & Pick-Up Lay-by Parking
  • Traffic Calming and Safety Measures - Crosswalk from the park to the Fleming Centre, speed humps along driveway to the Fleming Centre.

Phase I Skatepark and Pump Track 

In September 2019 New line Skatepark Inc. was the successful proponent in the awarding of the design and build of Phase I Rotary Park Project. Since awarding this contract the Town's project team worked diligently with New Line Skateparks on the detailed designs in keeping true to the original concepts. The skatepark and pump track design was completed early spring 2020 with construction completed in the Fall of 2020 and identified deficiencies were completed in spring 2021.

Public Engagement 

Targeted Survey

Consultation for the Phase I skatepark and pump track began before the design meetings. In 2016, staff launched an online survey to gage interest for this project. In total, 351 survey responses were received from the public. Support for a community skatepark was 95% and support for a pump track was 83% respectively.

Public Meetings

Two interactive public design meetings were hosted at the Fleming Centre in July and August 2018. The purpose of these sessions was to present the public with the means to share and gain information on skateparks, pump tracks and bicycle playgrounds, review potential sites and provide creative input for the proposed concept design. A total of eighty individuals of all ages attended the meetings and provided valuable feedback to staff and hired consultancy firm which has since been used in the concept design.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan

The need for designated action sport facilities was observed during the community consultation period for the Town’s first comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. In October and November 2018, consultancy firm Monteith Brown Planning Consultants (MBPC) engaged with the community as a part of the public process using tactics such as online and in-person surveys, public information sessions and stakeholder focus groups. The master plan supports the Town’s direction to develop action sports infrastructure.

People Make Parks

In July 2019, a community visioning session in Rotary Park was held and attended by several hundred residents who participated in identifying park elements that they valued and wanted to see in the development of the park. The skatepark and pump track concept designs were viewed by residents and reaffirmed as popular park elements. Positive feedback was received from residents.

This event was followed by a small focus group meeting in September of 2019 where staff introduced a preliminary concept design for feedback.

The following prioritized list of considerations was incorporated into the final concept design:

  1. Feedback from community consultations & written submissions from residents
  2. Operational and maintenance requirements
  3. Available budget
  4. Alignment with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan recommendations
  5. Future infrastructure requirements for programming
  6. Elements that are appropriate based on park typology & classification system

Council approved the concept design for Rotary Park in October 2019.

Consultation has concluded for the Rotary Park project. Thank you for your interest and participation. 

If you have any questions on this project, please let us know and we will provide a response promptly. 

  • Share Is anyone responsible for watering the butterfly garden and the trees around the park and Fleming Centre? I walked through the garden recently, and due to the warm weather all of the beautiful plants and trees are dying. Even the trees along Serena Drive are dying. on Facebook Share Is anyone responsible for watering the butterfly garden and the trees around the park and Fleming Centre? I walked through the garden recently, and due to the warm weather all of the beautiful plants and trees are dying. Even the trees along Serena Drive are dying. on Twitter Share Is anyone responsible for watering the butterfly garden and the trees around the park and Fleming Centre? I walked through the garden recently, and due to the warm weather all of the beautiful plants and trees are dying. Even the trees along Serena Drive are dying. on Linkedin Email Is anyone responsible for watering the butterfly garden and the trees around the park and Fleming Centre? I walked through the garden recently, and due to the warm weather all of the beautiful plants and trees are dying. Even the trees along Serena Drive are dying. link

    Is anyone responsible for watering the butterfly garden and the trees around the park and Fleming Centre? I walked through the garden recently, and due to the warm weather all of the beautiful plants and trees are dying. Even the trees along Serena Drive are dying.

    Chrissie asked over 2 years ago

    During the development of Rotary Park, irrigation was installed to water the new plants and trees. In the butterfly garden there is irrigation within the perennial planting beds and the naturalized area along the west fence line was designed to be self-sufficient. The boulevard trees have tree watering bags from spring to fall and the trees surrounding the Fleming Centre are put on the staff’s watering list for regular maintenance. All new plantings are monitored and reviewed within the Town's maintenance schedule.

  • Share why all the spending in beamsville. Vineland residents pay taxes for what. so beamsville can get another new park. if Lincoln has so much money spend some in vineland on Facebook Share why all the spending in beamsville. Vineland residents pay taxes for what. so beamsville can get another new park. if Lincoln has so much money spend some in vineland on Twitter Share why all the spending in beamsville. Vineland residents pay taxes for what. so beamsville can get another new park. if Lincoln has so much money spend some in vineland on Linkedin Email why all the spending in beamsville. Vineland residents pay taxes for what. so beamsville can get another new park. if Lincoln has so much money spend some in vineland link

    why all the spending in beamsville. Vineland residents pay taxes for what. so beamsville can get another new park. if Lincoln has so much money spend some in vineland

    tim asked over 3 years ago

    The Town of Lincoln’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (2019) guides decision making for park enhancements and identifies the development of the Prudhommes waterfront destination park in Vineland as a significant future-focused project. Additionally, to support the Master Plan recommendations, the Town will continue to make enhancements to existing parks in Vineland.

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    Are they going to put a splash pad in?

    Laura asked over 2 years ago

    A splash pad will not be added to Rotary Park. The Town of Lincoln’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (2019) guides decision making for park enhancements and identifies that current and future needs for splash pads are met within Beamsville.

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    Will there be washrooms or a splash pad added?

    Tiffanee asked over 2 years ago

    At this time washrooms will not be added to Rotary Park as the Fleming Centre’s washrooms are open for the majority of the park’s operating hours. 

     A splash pad will not be added to Rotary Park. The Town of Lincoln’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (2019) guides decision making for park enhancements and identifies that current and future needs for splash pads are met within Beamsville.

  • Share Why is the park listed as inclusive and accessible? It has a photo of a child in a wheelchair and my son uses a wheelchair- there is not one thing other than playing the instruments he can do? We are lucky we live close but when you Google this park, this is what it is listed as. It is not accessible or inclusive at all. I applaud you on removing wood chips at all your parks but you have members in your community with disabilities and they deserve to have access to play like everyone else. on Facebook Share Why is the park listed as inclusive and accessible? It has a photo of a child in a wheelchair and my son uses a wheelchair- there is not one thing other than playing the instruments he can do? We are lucky we live close but when you Google this park, this is what it is listed as. It is not accessible or inclusive at all. I applaud you on removing wood chips at all your parks but you have members in your community with disabilities and they deserve to have access to play like everyone else. on Twitter Share Why is the park listed as inclusive and accessible? It has a photo of a child in a wheelchair and my son uses a wheelchair- there is not one thing other than playing the instruments he can do? We are lucky we live close but when you Google this park, this is what it is listed as. It is not accessible or inclusive at all. I applaud you on removing wood chips at all your parks but you have members in your community with disabilities and they deserve to have access to play like everyone else. on Linkedin Email Why is the park listed as inclusive and accessible? It has a photo of a child in a wheelchair and my son uses a wheelchair- there is not one thing other than playing the instruments he can do? We are lucky we live close but when you Google this park, this is what it is listed as. It is not accessible or inclusive at all. I applaud you on removing wood chips at all your parks but you have members in your community with disabilities and they deserve to have access to play like everyone else. link

    Why is the park listed as inclusive and accessible? It has a photo of a child in a wheelchair and my son uses a wheelchair- there is not one thing other than playing the instruments he can do? We are lucky we live close but when you Google this park, this is what it is listed as. It is not accessible or inclusive at all. I applaud you on removing wood chips at all your parks but you have members in your community with disabilities and they deserve to have access to play like everyone else.

    Rachel O’Hagan asked about 2 years ago

    As a minimum standard, Rotary Park was designed to adhere to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and in consultation with the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. Beyond these legislative requirements, Universal Design Principles for Inclusivity were utilized, which consider people of all ages and abilities for all park elements such as seating, lighting, signage, site access, pathways, play spaces and landscaping. We recognize that not every person will be able to use every element of the park, however the park was designed to have something for everyone.

    Specifically in the playground, a wide range of play experiences were considered to promote social, emotional, motor, physical and sensory development. There is a variety of play elements for imaginative play for both active and quiet play that appeals to sense of sight, touch and hearing. The playground also features poured in place rubber surfacing, play panels and elements at ground level, a ramp with a transfer area to a slide and adequate space around the play space for caregivers to assist.

    Rotary Park is an example of the Town’s commitment to designing inclusive play spaces and was one of the Town’s first parks to have poured in place rubber surfacing. Additionally to support accessibility upgrades to the Town’s parks, the Town has been resurfacing all mulch play spaces with poured in place rubber through grant funding.

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    Is it dog friendly?

    Cheryl asked over 2 years ago

    As per the Town of Lincoln's By-Law 2022-44 To Regulate the Use of Municipal Parks, no owner shall allow a dog to be at larger (off-leash) in other than a leash free zone.

    Rotary Park is dog friendly, however there is no designated off-leash zone within this park. Please visit our leash free dog park at Kinsmen Park, located at 3820 Frost Road in Beamsville.

  • Share The park is great and it's wonderful to see families enjoying it. However, I'm wondering how the town is going to police the teenagers who are there most nights? They are on all the equipment designed for 2 - 12 years old and some have even squeezed themselves into the baby swing. There has also been music on some nights. If bylaw patrols the area, they need to come at night. on Facebook Share The park is great and it's wonderful to see families enjoying it. However, I'm wondering how the town is going to police the teenagers who are there most nights? They are on all the equipment designed for 2 - 12 years old and some have even squeezed themselves into the baby swing. There has also been music on some nights. If bylaw patrols the area, they need to come at night. on Twitter Share The park is great and it's wonderful to see families enjoying it. However, I'm wondering how the town is going to police the teenagers who are there most nights? They are on all the equipment designed for 2 - 12 years old and some have even squeezed themselves into the baby swing. There has also been music on some nights. If bylaw patrols the area, they need to come at night. on Linkedin Email The park is great and it's wonderful to see families enjoying it. However, I'm wondering how the town is going to police the teenagers who are there most nights? They are on all the equipment designed for 2 - 12 years old and some have even squeezed themselves into the baby swing. There has also been music on some nights. If bylaw patrols the area, they need to come at night. link

    The park is great and it's wonderful to see families enjoying it. However, I'm wondering how the town is going to police the teenagers who are there most nights? They are on all the equipment designed for 2 - 12 years old and some have even squeezed themselves into the baby swing. There has also been music on some nights. If bylaw patrols the area, they need to come at night.

    JDM asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question and for sharing what you’ve observed to be happening in the new park. Lincoln’s Municipal Enforcement Officers will be patrolling this area more regularly. Residents can also report concerns to the Municipal Enforcement Team by calling 905-563 8205 ext. 289,  Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 6 a.m. to 8.p.m.  In the event that vandalism or inappropriate behavior is observed in the park after 8 p.m., residents can contact Niagara Regional Police Services via the non-emergency number at 905-945-2211 select option “1”.

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    Total cost of This project

    Col asked about 3 years ago

    The total approved by Council budget for Rotary Park is $3.79M. In addition to the Town of Lincoln, park funders include the Rotary Club of Lincoln, other levels of government and private donors. The Butterfly Garden will be completed in spring 2022 and while total final project costs will be calculated at that time, staff continue to ensure that costs remain within budget.

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    Will there be lighting for the skate park and pump track?

    MOM2many asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. As these facilities close at dusk, there will not be direct lighting onto the skatepark and pump track. There will be parking lot lighting and pathway lighting along the main accesses. 

  • Share Will there be ramps so that my spouse can enter the park on his scooter. There are too many parks in town he can not enter. on Facebook Share Will there be ramps so that my spouse can enter the park on his scooter. There are too many parks in town he can not enter. on Twitter Share Will there be ramps so that my spouse can enter the park on his scooter. There are too many parks in town he can not enter. on Linkedin Email Will there be ramps so that my spouse can enter the park on his scooter. There are too many parks in town he can not enter. link

    Will there be ramps so that my spouse can enter the park on his scooter. There are too many parks in town he can not enter.

    Cathy asked over 3 years ago

    Thankyou for your question. Accessibility has been considered and incorporated throughout the entire park. All entrances to Rotary Park will have curb cuts and all walkways will be accessible to satisfy legislated requirements through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).