Parks, Playgrounds & Trails

Through the Town of Pelham Community Dedication Program, you can recognize a loved one, honour a particular group, or mark a milestone.  

By purchasing one of the donation items, your gift beautifies the Town and provides a lasting remembrance in honour of a loved one, individual, or group. The Town of Pelham is responsible for the installation of all elements. Specific selection and placement of elements are at the sole discretion of The Town of Pelham. Still, collaboration with the donor to determine a general location is part of the process.  

There may be an extended lead time to acquire items or in the installation process. Installation typically happens  annually. An email will be sent to the individual after installation is complete. The Town of Pelham thanks you for considering this heartfelt gift. 

Please contact the Recreation, Culture and Wellness Administrative Assistant to discuss your requests. 

905-732-7889 

Adopt-a-Garden

Opportunity for individuals or groups to adopt a Municipal garden or flower.

The cost is highly dependent on the area of the garden and the bed design.

Staff will work with the donor to develop a design and plant list. 

Tree Dedication Tree Dedication (Park or Boulevard). Includes a tree and commemorative paver. Locations to be determined in conjunction with Beautification staff. The donation required for this item is $750 Tree Dedication (Centre Median of Summerside Boulevard). Opportunity for thirty feature trees to be planted with a commemorative paver. Seven species have been specifically selected to provide interest throughout the growing season and placed according to a staff developed horticultural design. The donation required for this item is $750

Community Activity Tables

Concrete Ping Pong Table

Two piece pre-cast and polished concrete table with powder coated steel, installed on a concrete pad, includes a stainless steel plaque.

The donation required for this item is $10,500

Games Table (Chess/Checkers). Powder coated steel construction, installed on concrete pad, includes a stainless steel plaque. The donation required for this item is $4,000

Bike Repair Station Powder coated steel construction, complete with tire pump and repair tools, installed on a concrete pad, includes a stainless steel plaque. The donation required for this item is $4,500

Bike Rack Powder coated steel, includes a commemorative paver. The donation required for this item is $1,000

Bench Dedication

The Bench Dedication Program allows individuals, families or groups to dedicate benches on or in Town’s trails or parks. Individuals, families or groups can choose an already existing bench location and dedicate the bench with a plaque or choose to install a new bench.

Cost:

• Bench at Town Parks or Trails $3000
  Cost includes bench (6ft bench made from a powder-coated steel frame & composite seating material), small plaque, installation of concrete pad and ongoing maintenance.

Program Details:

The Town of Pelham is responsible for the installation of memorial benches. Specific selection and placement of benches are at the sole discretion of The Town of Pelham, but the general location will be determined in collaboration with the donor.

• All donated benches become the property of the Town of Pelham and are subject to removal or relocation

There may be an extended lead time in order to acquire benches or in the installation process.

An email will be sent to the donor after installation is complete. A charitable tax receipt will be issued at the end of the donation year. 

Benches are available as a Standard Bench as shown below:

Pride or solid coloured bench as shown here.

Picnic Table Wheel Chair Accessible Picnic Table. Powder coated steel and composite construction, installed on a concrete pad, and includes a stainless steel plaque. The donation required for this item is $4,000.

Check out the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce and learn more about the businesses in the area. View their directory here.

Visit My Pelham for more information about local businesses in Pelham. View their directory here. 

Steve Bauer Trail-Map

Gerry Berkhout Trail Brochure

John Nemy Trail

Cycling in the Town of Pelham

To report an issue regarding playing fields, vandalism or playground areas, please contact the Public Works Department at 905-892-2607 x 332

Pets; Our parks welcome you and your pet. Please keep dogs leashed and clean up after them. Children who play in our parks thank you!

Littering; is Illegal Garbage containers are located throughout the park for your use. Please dispose of any wrappers or leftovers properly.

Safety and Hazard Elimination; Playground equipment and park trees are checked frequently by Town Staff, however, if you notice playground equipment which may be hazardous or jeopardizes safety of children, and/or if you see dead, diseased, dying or dangerous trees on parks property, call 905-892-2607 ext. 332

Vandalism; Unlawful behaviour and vandalism will not be tolerated in our parks. All vandalism will be dealt with appropriately. To report vandalism to Town property, call 905-892-2607 ext. 332.

Vehicles/Alcohol; The Town does not permit motorized vehicles or alcohol in the parks except with the written permission of the Town.

No Smoking; Niagara Region Smoking By-law Applies to any property owned, leased or controlled by the Niagara Region or any area municipality, whether or not a “No Smoking” sign is posted. NO SMOKING: parks; playgrounds; sport fields; arenas; recreational centres; bus shelters; splash pads; pools; and 9-metres within an entrance/exit.