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Norton Place Park

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Norton Place Park's woodlan​ds and wetlands have undergone significant changes from deforestation in the 19th century to recovery in the mid-20th century. The impacts of urbanization in the surrounding area over recent decades led to the introduction of invasive species and increased flooding. The City of Brampton is dedicated to protecting and improving the biodiversity and ecosystem function of Norton Place Park as outlined in the ​Lake​​​ Enhancement Strategy, passed by Council in 2021.

Developed in collaboration with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Norton Place Park Forest Restoration and Management Plan identifies key actions that will improve forest health, wildlife habitat, drainage, and park use.

The Plan seeks to achieve the following goals:

  • Enhance natural heritage through forest/wetland restoration
  • Improve species diversity, and re-establish forest cover suitable to site conditions
  • Understand site hydrology and implement improvements
  • Reduce human impacts to natural areas

Fall 2025 Update

​The City of Brampton and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue to advance forest restoration and management activities at Norton Place Park. Residents may notice ongoing invasive species removal within the woodland, followed by replanting of treated areas with native trees and shrubs. These efforts aim to restore healthy canopy cover, enhance understory habitat, and support local biodiversity.​​​

Key Park Information

Norton Place Park offers a wetland, woodland, and lake, that serves as critical habitat for animals and vegetation and is a popular recreational space for the Brampton community.

Beginning in 2024, the City and TRCA will begin restoration work in this park. Please note that during active restoration works, trails within the park will be temporarily closed for public access. Refer to the​​ Restoration Map for trail access. Restoration activities include:

  • Remove Common Buckthorn, Manitoba Maple, Phragmites, and other invasive species to ensure native trees can thrive
  • Plant native trees and shrubs
  • Improve waterflow and drainage including removal of barriers for fish passage
  • Improve park use management, including removal of informal trail, mulching of formal trails and new wayfinding signage
  • Enhance wildlife habitats

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Common buckt​horn is by far the most prevalent invasive species in the park. Phragmites are also found in some patches across the park, including the open wetland. Manitoba maple can also be found at the park. The City will use various techniques to manage these invasive species.​

Starting in 2024, park users will experience brief periods of restricted access to the formal woodland trail to facilitate the safe execution of restoration work.
The restoration of Norton Place Park involves the closure of the previously formal section of the woodland trail that leads to the currently disconnected and unsound boardwalk, and the removal of the old boardwalk. Access to the parking lot, boardwalk path, concrete​ path around the lake, playground, picnic tables, and gazebo will remain open for the community's enjoyment.

​The City of Brampton initiated the Norton Place Park Forest Restoration and Management Plan to protect and improve the biodiversity and ecosystem function of our natural heritage system. The City of Brampton recognizes the challenges currently facing this park that for years provided tremendous recreation and nature appreciation opportunities for nearby residents and businesses. The plan implementation will help minimize further degradation of the woodland by improving biodiversity and resiliency, improving site drainage, and managing the behavior of park users.​

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