Erieau Public Beach and Laverne Kelly Memorial Park Site Plan

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent invites residents to provide comment on the conceptual site plan for Erieau Public Beach & Laverne Kelly Memorial Park.

Click Here to Review the Site Plan.

Background

Erieau Public Beach and Laverne Kelly Memorial Park are located along the shore of Lake Erie on the southern edge of Chatham-Kent. The areas are primarily used for general water activities and as a family-friendly seasonal destination.

With the development and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Municipality also identified a need for specific site plans for some community locations.

Community Input

A community workshop was held on September 30th with representatives from the Municipality, EXP consultants and local residents. Background information and goals for the site plan project were presented, with the municipality seeking feedback from the community members to aid in the development of the site plan. The Resident Engagement Presentation boards presented at the workshop are available for reference. Some of the key items and questions considered were:

  • Areas of the beach and park that users enjoy the most.
  • Areas that users feel need improvement.
  • Additional features or amenities that users would like to see in the future.
  • Accessibility issues or features.
  • Improved pathways and active mobility.
  • Types of seasonal activities that take place in the areas.
  • Space management, including open space and pavilion area for larger events, smaller gathering spaces, or seating.
  • The overall site layout.

Additional considerations for the site plan included:

  • Site access, visibility, and movement for various user groups.
  • A plan for facilities renovation and/or expansion.
  • Flexible redevelopment and phasing options.

What are these Plans for?

Site Plans outline how a particular space is intended to be designed, developed, and managed, specific to its location, users, and conditions. Site Plans ensure that future development is intentional and meets local needs. The plans may also consider overall accessibility improvements, safety features, and drainage. When adopted, these plans play a crucial role in future resource allocation decisions made by the Municipality and communicate a consistent and shared vision for that space.

What are the next steps?

The consultant will incorporate the additional community comments and feedback into the final site plan.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent invites residents to provide comment on the conceptual site plan for Erieau Public Beach & Laverne Kelly Memorial Park.

Click Here to Review the Site Plan.

Background

Erieau Public Beach and Laverne Kelly Memorial Park are located along the shore of Lake Erie on the southern edge of Chatham-Kent. The areas are primarily used for general water activities and as a family-friendly seasonal destination.

With the development and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Municipality also identified a need for specific site plans for some community locations.

Community Input

A community workshop was held on September 30th with representatives from the Municipality, EXP consultants and local residents. Background information and goals for the site plan project were presented, with the municipality seeking feedback from the community members to aid in the development of the site plan. The Resident Engagement Presentation boards presented at the workshop are available for reference. Some of the key items and questions considered were:

  • Areas of the beach and park that users enjoy the most.
  • Areas that users feel need improvement.
  • Additional features or amenities that users would like to see in the future.
  • Accessibility issues or features.
  • Improved pathways and active mobility.
  • Types of seasonal activities that take place in the areas.
  • Space management, including open space and pavilion area for larger events, smaller gathering spaces, or seating.
  • The overall site layout.

Additional considerations for the site plan included:

  • Site access, visibility, and movement for various user groups.
  • A plan for facilities renovation and/or expansion.
  • Flexible redevelopment and phasing options.

What are these Plans for?

Site Plans outline how a particular space is intended to be designed, developed, and managed, specific to its location, users, and conditions. Site Plans ensure that future development is intentional and meets local needs. The plans may also consider overall accessibility improvements, safety features, and drainage. When adopted, these plans play a crucial role in future resource allocation decisions made by the Municipality and communicate a consistent and shared vision for that space.

What are the next steps?

The consultant will incorporate the additional community comments and feedback into the final site plan.

Page last updated: 07 May 2026, 01:43 PM