June 30, 2014

Community Celebrates Official Opening of Heritage Park

 

 

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Members of Council and residents gathered on Thursday, June 26 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Heritage Park.

Heritage Park is in Ward 4 and features accessible junior and senior playgrounds, five-station fitness equipment, two gazebos, abundant seating and native shade tree planting.

The park is at 631 Valley Vista Dr., south of Major Mackenzie Drive and east of Dufferin Street.

QUOTES

“The many beautiful parks throughout the City of Vaughan contribute to our quality of life by fostering a healthy and vibrant environment that provides the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy outdoor activities. Heritage Park is a shining example of Vaughan’s commitment to creating and maintaining first class parks for families and neighbours to come together in celebration of our rich community spirit.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua

“I am so pleased to celebrate the opening of Heritage Park in Ward 4. It is a beautiful area that will provide opportunities for residents to get active, interact with their neighbours and enjoy the outdoors. Heritage Park is another example of the City’s commitment to fostering a healthy community. This park will be a gathering place for families and friends for years to come.”
- Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco

QUICK FACTS

• Total park size is 1.11 hectares (2.75 acres)
• The park includes accessible junior and senior playground equipment with wood carpeting surface
• Infiltration swales and mechanical drainage swales have been used to control and drain water runoff
• The City of Vaughan maintains more than 800 hectares of parks and open space land, more than 230 sports fields and more than 200 playgrounds

LEARN MORE

• City of Vaughan Parks and Forestry Operations
• City of Vaughan Parks/Open Space Planning, Design and Construction