July 24, 2026 | Community
A Local’s Guide to Central Park: Shoreacres’ Everyday Backyard
Every great neighbourhood needs a gathering place. For Shoreacres, that place is Central Park Burlington. Tucked along New Street, this sprawling green space packs an entire community’s worth of activity into one location. It is a big reason families keep choosing this pocket of South Burlington.
Where Central Park Sits
Central Park Burlington is located at 2255 New Street, just a short walk or drive from most Shoreacres streets. You can enter from New Street or from Drury Lane, right across from the Roy Edwards YMCA. A second access point off Guelph Line leads to the Rotary Centre.
A Playground Kids Actually Want to Visit
The park’s playground got a full renovation, and it shows. Kids can climb rock boulders, ride a stationary jeep, and try a rubberized play surface built for every age. There are multiple swing sets, including one for babies and one designed for children who require more assistance. A nearby labyrinth adds a quieter spot for a slow, meditative walk.
Central Park Bandshell: Where the Community Gathers
The Central Park Bandshell is home to the Burlington Teen Tour Band. It also hosts free Concerts in the Park all summer long. It also anchors seasonal traditions like the annual Christmas parade. Few features capture the everyday charm of Shoreacres quite like an evening concert on this lawn.
Lawn Bowling, Tennis, and a Home Base for Elders
Central Park is also a hub for recreation across every age group. The Burlington Lawn Bowling Club and Burlington Tennis Club both call the park home. The Burlington Seniors’ Centre and a Music and Drama Centre are here too. Central Arena rounds things out with year-round ice time for local hockey and skating programs.
Community Garden and Rotary Memorial Forest
For a quieter connection to the outdoors, the park also offers a community garden and the Rotary Memorial Forest. Both spaces reflect a neighbourhood that values green space as much as it values its amenities. A rose garden and soccer fields round out the park’s more tranquil corners.
Library, Theatre, and Everyday Errands
The Central Library sits right inside the park, making it an easy stop before or after a walk. Drury Lane Theatre is just steps away for community productions. Central Arena stays busy with programming well beyond hockey season.
Why Central Park Matters for Shoreacres Families
Central Park Burlington is more than a nice amenity. It is the kind of everyday backyard that turns a house into a genuine neighbourhood. Families in Shoreacres get a library, a tennis club, a playground, and free summer concerts. All of it sits within a few minutes of home. That kind of convenience is hard to put a price on. It is a big part of what makes homes in this pocket of Burlington so sought after.
Frequently Asked Questions
The park sits at 2255 New Street, near the Shoreacres neighbourhood, with additional access from Drury Lane and Guelph Line.
The park includes a library, tennis club, and lawn bowling club. It also has a centre for older people, community garden, playgrounds, sports fields, and the Central Park Bandshell.
Yes. The Central Park Bandshell hosts free Concerts in the Park each summer. It also anchors seasonal events like the annual Christmas parade.
Many Shoreacres streets sit a short walk or drive from the park. That makes it a convenient everyday destination for local families.
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