In 1863, a Scottish immigrant named John Bertram built a small machine shop which grew into a large manufacturing plant that occupied the land we now know as the Spence Creek Village Community.

After the last World War, the plant closed down and eventually the Town of Dundas leveled the building. The land would become know as a " Brownfield " for many years.

In 1996, the lands were purchased and cleaned up and zoned for development by the Urban Horse Development Corporation. The parcel known as "Block 11" was designated for park and recreation.

In about 2000 construction of Spencer Creek Village - a balance of residential condominiums, retirement residences, commercial and green space - began.

In 2010, with the complex almost complete, the developer applied to the City of Hamilton to re-zone "Block 11" ( the open space designated for recreation and outdoor activities ), to provide for a fifth condominium building.

Creekside condominium owners, along with other Dundas residents, strenuously opposed the loss of the only proposed green space in the area. As a result, the City of Hamilton turned down the re-zoning application and purchased the land with the understanding that the community would build the Parkette.

In 2013, Dundas Rotary Club was asked to take the leadership role in the creation of the Parkette.

Dundas Rotary, Amica and the representatives of the Creekside Condominiums created a task force to raise funds.

Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, a local company that specializes in building natural playgrounds and parks around the world, was hired to manage, design and construct a city approved Parkette that would serve the needs of seniors and the entire community.

Upon completion, the Parkette will be turned over to the City of Hamilton for perpetual maintenance and the continuing enjoyment by the community.