Richmond Hill council approves Town Park master plan
Plan will see numerous enhancements over the years to city's first park
Newmarkettoday.ca
June 30, 2023
Richmond Hill council has approved the Town Park master plan, further committing to enhancing green spaces and recreational amenities as set out through the parks plan.
Town Park, located between Church Street South and Pugsley Avenue, was Richmond Hill’s first park. It opened in 1885 and for many years was the main site for the community’s sporting, civic and agricultural events. Today, the park area has grown and the master plan study area includes William H. Graham Parkette, the area around the Elgin Barrow Arena Complex, a baseball diamond, three tennis courts, a small woodlot, parking lots and the vacant lands at the southwest corner of Centre Street East and Pugsley Avenue.
Developed in consultation with the community, the multi-year master plan will see these enhancements and more over the coming years:
“I cannot wait to see work begin on Richmond Hill’s very first park to modernize it and bring more people to it to appreciate its historic nature. Town Park has been well used and loved for more than 100 years and this revitalization will provide unique amenities and open space where the community can gather with their family and friends while staying active,” said Mayor David West.
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