Watt's Pond Trail

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Once complete, Watt’s Pond Trail will provide an immersive experience through a meandering and intertwined trail network engulfed in native meadow vegetation and bordered by Watt’s Pond to the north. Users can stroll along the limestone screening pathway, rest or gather at the dispersed seating locations meant to offer both a reprieve and foster a sense of community, or learn about the surrounding environment through strategically placed interpretive signage.

This new trail system is in an area of high ecological integrity, is in close proximity to Environmentally Sensitive Areas (i.e. Heron nesting, etc.), and will remain a natural environment meant

Once complete, Watt’s Pond Trail will provide an immersive experience through a meandering and intertwined trail network engulfed in native meadow vegetation and bordered by Watt’s Pond to the north. Users can stroll along the limestone screening pathway, rest or gather at the dispersed seating locations meant to offer both a reprieve and foster a sense of community, or learn about the surrounding environment through strategically placed interpretive signage.

This new trail system is in an area of high ecological integrity, is in close proximity to Environmentally Sensitive Areas (i.e. Heron nesting, etc.), and will remain a natural environment meant only for passive recreation.

The trail will be accessible from 3 locations – one entrance off the pedestrian connection from Drake Avenue and two entrances off Hartley Avenue, one on either side of the stormwater management pond.

Some trail features include:

  • Approximately 1km of meandering trails (Phase 1)
  • 2m wide limestone screening pathway
  • Accessible and delineated surfacing with a running slope not exceeding 5%
  • Meadow and pollinator plantings
  • Native trees and vegetation
  • Seating nodes with site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, waste receptacles, areas for mobility devices, etc.)
  • Trailhead kiosks and interpretive signage
  • Trail-side armour stone seating for resting

View the complete Watt's Pond Trail concept plan.

Watt's Pond Trial is located at 816 Watt’s Pond Road within the Pinehurst Subdivision in northern Paris. The trail will be completed in phases as development continues to expand. Phase One, as depicted on the Plan, spans from Drake Avenue to the current termination of Hartley Avenue. Construction is planned for 2024.

Planning for the Watt’s Pond Trail was initiated when the subdivision plans were filed with the County in 2016. Development charges will fund the trail construction in this phase.

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  • Construction to Begin Early April 2025

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    Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the Watt's Pond Trail concept plan, ask questions, and share their thoughts on the project. Your feedback plays an important role in shaping community spaces like these.

    Many of you shared your support for the seating options and overall layout, but did request privacy plantings behind some of the existing residential properties in anticipation of future trail phases. We appreciate this input and are working to incorporate these considerations into the final plan.

    What’s Next?

    Trail construction is scheduled to begin in early April and will continue throughout the month until the project is complete. Please note that the trail will not be accessible to the public during construction to ensure the safety of both residents and construction crews.

    We’re excited to bring this new connection to nature, health, and community to life and look forward to welcoming you onto the Watts Pond Trail once construction wraps up.

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    The Watt's Pond Trail is not just a pathway; it's a connection to nature, health, and community. We invite you to be part of shaping this exciting project by providing your valuable feedback.
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    Online engagement closes Monday, April 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm .

Page last updated: 31 Mar 2025, 09:16 AM