Sam Cancilla Park, located on Dunlop Street East near Mulcaster Street in Barrie, is currently underutilized due to its uninviting and inaccessible state, with parts closed for safety reasons.

Despite its prime waterfront location, the park falls short of its potential. The City has approved and budgeted for decommissioning the old water reservoir beneath the park. Local residents propose revitalizing the park alongside this project to enhance Barrie’s waterfront. The plan includes improving pedestrian access from Dunlop Street and the north shore trail, creating an inviting public space with waterfront lookouts on Kempenfelt Bay, restoring a functional children’s play area, and incorporating public art to address community infrastructure gaps, particularly on the east side of downtown.

Community support is sought to modernize the park and enrich Barrie’s downtown core. With your help and support we can continue to grow our beautiful downtown.