Encampment at John Rebecca Park causes tension with central Hamilton neighbours

At the corner of John and Rebecca streets is John Rebecca Park, a sunbaked stretch of concrete, spotted with circular mounds of dry, yellow grass.

At the centre of the park is a cluster of bicycles, backpacks and blankets, huddled under the park's only real source of shade — a perforated overhang meant to be part of a splash pad that is no longer used by the public.

On top of the overhang, people have tied down tarps to stop the sun and rain from leaking in through the small holes. People under the shade are trying to stay cool, on yet another day outdoors in 30-degree heat.

This is also home to the John Rebecca Park encampment, a last resort for the people who live there and a cause of tension in the central Hamilton neighbourhood between those residents, some neighbours in nearby buildings and businesses.

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