Stackhouse Pond Trail Project

The Town of Newmarket is excited for the development of a new trail which will be constructed around the Stackhouse Pond near Stackhouse Road. The work is expected to start in September 2026 and be completed by the end of 2026, weather permitting.

The work includes:

Scope of Work

• Compacted gravel trail, approximately 440 m long by 2 m wide.
• Boardwalk crossing storm pond outlet spillway.
• Concrete pavement through overflow route.
• Five asphalt parking spaces along Stackhouse Road.
• Pedestrian connection to Forhan Ave with boardwalk northwest side of the pond.
• Chain link fencing between pond and trail.
• Site Furniture
  1. Benches
  2. Waste receptacle
  3. Vehicle gates
• Landscaping
  1. Selective vegetation reduction/removal
  2. Tree and shrub buffer planting
  3. Seeding with native seed mix

What to Expect During Construction

• Typical work hours will be from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Occasional weekend and/or nightwork may be required.
• Noise, dust, and minor vibration may occur during construction activities. The Contractor will be required to take reasonable measures to minimize impacts on neighbouring properties.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on December 1, 2025, to share information about the project. To view the information presented at the meeting, please refer to the Documents section for the PIC display boards.

Project Benefits

Once complete, this trail will open the pond area to public access, and provide a walking trail where neighbours from nearby homes and businesses can visit during daily breaks for relaxation and decompression.

We appreciate your patience during this important upgrade. Project updates will be shared as construction progresses.