Jack Purdie Park Project

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The park located at 609 Richmond Street was named "John (Jack) Purdie Park" through Bylaw no. 2274, passed in 1992. Jack Purdie was recognized for his devotion to many minor sports teams in Amherstburg and 40 years of service to the Royal Canadian Legion. Part of this was as Zone Commander and District Chairman and 11 years as president. Purdie fought with the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment in WWII. He served as Town Councilor for eight (8) years and was Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee for four (4) years.

Let's continue to mirror Jack Purdie's commitment to our Community when planning the next phase of this park's Lifecycle.


During the 2025 Budget process, Council approved funding to install accessible multi-use trails in the park to connect all amenities.

When viewing the plans for Jack Purdie Park, you may also want to consider the plans identified in the Centennial Park Project on Talk the Burg. These two parks are less than 0.8 kilometres from one another. To best accommodate our community's greatest needs, we have taken a strategic approach for the location of amenities to ensure we deliver fiscally responsible plans. All concept drawings can be viewed in the Documents Section of the project page.

NOTE: The Jack Purdie Park Playground Structure Replacement was installed in Spring 2023 with an accessible rubber base. To see the Jack Purdie Park Playground Survey Results or to see images of the FINAL playground structure CLICK HERE.

Any additional accessibility needs should be communicated to accessibility@amherstburg.ca.

Two adults watching young child slide down playground slide.

The park located at 609 Richmond Street was named "John (Jack) Purdie Park" through Bylaw no. 2274, passed in 1992. Jack Purdie was recognized for his devotion to many minor sports teams in Amherstburg and 40 years of service to the Royal Canadian Legion. Part of this was as Zone Commander and District Chairman and 11 years as president. Purdie fought with the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment in WWII. He served as Town Councilor for eight (8) years and was Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee for four (4) years.

Let's continue to mirror Jack Purdie's commitment to our Community when planning the next phase of this park's Lifecycle.


During the 2025 Budget process, Council approved funding to install accessible multi-use trails in the park to connect all amenities.

When viewing the plans for Jack Purdie Park, you may also want to consider the plans identified in the Centennial Park Project on Talk the Burg. These two parks are less than 0.8 kilometres from one another. To best accommodate our community's greatest needs, we have taken a strategic approach for the location of amenities to ensure we deliver fiscally responsible plans. All concept drawings can be viewed in the Documents Section of the project page.

NOTE: The Jack Purdie Park Playground Structure Replacement was installed in Spring 2023 with an accessible rubber base. To see the Jack Purdie Park Playground Survey Results or to see images of the FINAL playground structure CLICK HERE.

Any additional accessibility needs should be communicated to accessibility@amherstburg.ca.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    2022 Jack Purdie Park Survey

    We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey for Jack Purdie Park. Thank you to all who completed the 2021 Jack Purdie Park Survey, which helped shape the concept plan you will be providing feedback on today.

    When viewing the plans for Jack Purdie Park, you may also want to consider the plans identified in the Centennial Park Project on Talk the Burg. These two parks are less than 0.8 kilometres from one another. To best accommodate our community's greatest needs, we have taken a strategic approach for the location of amenities to ensure we deliver fiscally responsible plans. All concept drawings can be viewed in the Documents Section of the project page.  

    Please ensure every question is filled out, as specified if you complete a hard copy of the survey. Incomplete hard copies of the survey cannot be included in the final tally. 

    Your completed hard copies of the survey can be brought to:

    • Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street South or 
    • The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road or
    • Mailed: Town Hall, 271 Sandwich Street, Amherstburg, ON, N9V 2A5. 

    All surveys must be received by Thursday, March 31, 2022. 

    To provide additional feedback or comments, please email  aburgparks@amherstburg.ca

    Any additional accessibility needs should be communicated to accessibility@amherstburg.ca.


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Page last updated: 17 Mar 2025, 02:38 PM