AntoineAsphalt.ca
Built to the tender, not to our habits
City drawings, OPS specifications as amended and standard drawings govern.
What this site needs
Accessible from day one
Paths and site work follow the accessible details in the design.
Trees set up to establish
Soil volumes and tree protection belong in the scope.
What we build here
Path grading and granular base; interlock and slab walkways (asphalt and concrete surfacing by others)Paver The hidden border that stops pavers from spreading apart. and site prep around play areas (cast-in-place curbs by others)Retaining walls and seat wallsPark fencing and gatesTopsoil, sod, seed and meadow areasTree and shrub plantingRemoval of old surfaces and featuresDrainage, swales and subdrains
Parts of a park
Park plan explorer
For owners and designers planning the site. Tap a numbered point to see the note. Takes 1 minute.
Park plan, overhead view
- Path: Path grading and base to the park design. Hamilton’s Parkside Hills Park plan, for example, specifies 3 m wide asphalt walkways. Width, slope and surface follow the accessibility details.
- Play area surround: Paver edge restraint and site prep to the designer’s details; cast-in-place curbs by others. CSA Z614 governs public playground equipment and surfacing; the play supplier handles those items.
- Trees: Hamilton's forestry manual sets soil volumes and Tree Protection Zones (the fenced area kept clear around a tree). New public plantings carry a two-year warranty period under City rules.
- Topsoil: OPSS 802 — Topsoil.
- Existing trees: OPSS 801 — Protection of Trees, as amended by the City.
- Seating & rest: Rest areas along paths are part of accessibility consultation for new paths.
Path
Path grading and base to the park design. Hamilton’s Parkside Hills Park plan, for example, specifies 3 m wide asphalt walkways. Width, slope and surface follow the accessibility details.
How we calculated this
Each marker matches a note from the sector brief. This is a plan guide, not a measurement.
Next: compare the notes with your site drawings.
Standards that shape the work
Accessibility
New or redeveloped outdoor paths for covered owners need set widths, slopes, surfaces, gaps and headroom.
Show the full rule
These rules cover new or redeveloped outdoor paths. They apply to public-sector organizations, and to businesses and non-profits with 50 or more employees. Covered paths need at least 1,500 mm of clear width (1,200 mm at a curb-ramp turning space).
- A running slope (along the path) no steeper than 1:20, or it must be designed as a ramp.
- A cross slope (side to side) no more than 1:20 on asphalt and concrete (we treat concrete pavers and slabs the same way) — 1:10 on other surfaces such as compacted aggregate.
- A firm, stable, slip-resistant surface.
- Openings no larger than 20 mm.
- At least 2,100 mm of headroom.
Play areas / CSA Z614
Canadian Standards Association: a group that publishes standards. Z614 governs children’s playground equipment and surfacing. Equipment and protective surfacing are supplied by the play supplier.
OPS specifications
City tenders use the province's standard specs (Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications: shared specs cities use for public works.), as each city amends them. Two common ones are OPSS 801 (protecting trees) and OPSS 802 (topsoil). In Burlington, the city's own standard drawings come first.
Hamilton forestry
The forestry manual sets soil volumes, tree protection zones and a two-year warranty period for newly installed public assets.
Short summaries for planning. Check them against the current rules, your municipality’s conditions and your design professional.
How we work on your site
- Fence work zones and post signage
- Keep park routes open where possible
- Protect existing trees before work
- Clean up daily
- Arrange Marks showing where buried utility lines run, done before digging. before digging
- Protect existing park assets
- Walk deficiencies with the City representative
How to hire us
Invite us to quote smaller works directly. General contractors can send the landscape package for sub-pricing.
How we work with you
- 1
Send drawings
- 2
Site walk
- 3
Priced scope with exclusions
- 4
Schedule and mobilize
- 5
Walkthrough and close-out
Common questions
Can you price municipal park work?
Yes. Send us the tender number or invite us to quote smaller works. On larger tenders we can price the landscape and site package for the general contractor.
Do you install playground equipment?
No. We build site work around it — grading, paver edges, paths and drainage — to the designer’s details. Equipment and surfacing are by the play supplier.
Which specifications do you build to?
We build to the tender documents. That means the city's specs and standard drawings, plus OPS specs as each city amends them.
Do park walkways have to meet accessibility requirements?
Yes, if the path is new or redeveloped and the owner is covered by Ontario's Design of Public Spaces Standards. Covered paths must meet the width, slope and headroom rules.
Request a bid
Send drawings, site details and a tender reference if you have one.