Parks and Recreation initiated a complete renovation of the old plaza to provide an open urban outdoor space that is fully accessible, well-lite and attractive. The new plaza features an original design that considers contemporary urban park needs while retaining historical elements of the former plaza and neighbourhood.

The plaza was designed with a raised centre platform surrounded by wall seats. In the centre of the platform, the former plaza's granite and cobble stones are now shaped to acknolweldge the arch designs in the adjacent Knox Church. In addition, the original wrought iron gates from the former Labbatt's site now symbolize the neighbourhoods industrial heritage by welcoming visitors into Sapperton Plaza. The plaza design is completed with the addition of trees complemented by perenial and annual plants that unite nature with urbanization.