The Concerts in the Park series has been one of the great joys of summer in Richmond Hill since 1975. Residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy an exciting line-up of musical talent in genres including Blues, Country, Rock and Roll, Celtic, tribute bands, children’s acts and so much more!
The free outdoor concerts, presented by Tim Hortons, take place on Thursday evenings in July and August at Mill Pond Park and some Sunday afternoons at Richmond Green Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to each concert for seating.
2013 CONCERTS SCHEDULE
| Date |
Time |
Location |
Performer |
Genre |
| Sunday, July 7 |
1-2 p.m. |
Richmond Green Park |
Beebo |
Children's |
| Thursday, July 11 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Hot Rocks |
Tribute band - Rolling Stones |
| Thursday, July 18 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Abbamania |
Tribute band - Abba |
| Sunday, July 21 |
1-2 p.m. |
Richmond Green Park |
Splash 'N Boots |
Children's |
| Thursday, July 25 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
The Mantini Sisters |
Nostalgic |
| Thursday, August 1 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Franki Valli and Tom Jones Show |
Tribute |
| Thursday, August 8 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Richmond Hill's Got Talent |
Various local talent |
| Sunday, August 11 |
1-2 p.m. |
Richmond Green Park |
James Funnyhat |
Children's |
| Thursday, August 15 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Bayou Boys |
Tribute band - CCR |
| Thursday, August 22 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
The Voices of Showtime |
Nostalgic |
| Thursday, August 29 |
7-9 p.m. |
Mill Pond Park |
Night Fever |
Tribute band - Bee Gees |
CONCERTS AT MILL POND PARK
 Location
Beautiful Mill Pond Park is located at the northwest corner of Mill Street and Trench Street in Richmond Hill, just a few blocks north of *Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. The nearest major road to the south is Major Mackenzie Drive and the nearest major intersection is Major Mackenzie Drive and Yonge Street to the southeast.
*Formerly known as York Central Hospital
Mill Pond Park Park Map
Thursday Evening Concerts’ Barbecue
Enjoy an evening out and support the Concerts in the Park Series! The Concerts’ barbecue features hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, mild Italian sausages, drinks, freezies and ice cream treats (in limited quantities) with all proceeds raised from the barbecue going towards the concert series.
An Olde-Tyme Corn Roast will be presented by the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre on August 16, 23 and 30 (quantities are limited).
Limited public and disabled parking is available adjacent to Mill Pond Park and street parking is prohibited and enforced by by-law officers. Concert patrons will find additional concerts parking at the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital East Parking Lot (located on the east side of Trench Street, just north of Major Mackenzie Drive) available after 5:30 p.m. on concert performance evenings. Courtesy Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
Washrooms
Indoor washroom facilities are located across the street from the park adjacent to the parking lot.
Wildlife
It’s not just people that enjoy the Concerts in the Parks Series! A variety of waterfowl call the pond home and concert patrons are encouraged to respect the wildlife by not feeding or approaching these animals.
CONCERTS AT RICHMOND GREEN PARK – OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE
 Location
Richmond Green Sports Complex and Park Map
Parking
The Concerts’ performances are held at the outdoor amphitheatre which is located north of the Richmond Green Sports Complex and south of the Park Ring Road. The nearest parking area (recommended for those requiring disabled parking) is easily accessible by traveling north on Leslie past Elgin Mills Road East to the park’s William F. Bell Parkway entrance. By following the Parkway to the Park Ring Road, concert goers will be able to see the amphitheatre to the south. General and disabled parking is also available via the main entrance to the park which is accessible from Elgin Mills Road East.
Washrooms
Indoor washroom facilities are available south of the amphitheatre in the Richmond Green Sports Complex; north of the Park Ring Road in an indoor shelter; and west in an indoor shelter adjacent to the in-line skating trail and waterplay splash pad. An accessible port-o-let is also available northeast of the amphitheatre.
Please contact Event Services at (905) 771-5508 with any comments or questions regarding the Concerts in the Park series.
Concert Cancellations
Summer weather becomes a key consideration to the safety of the Concerts’ patrons. In the event of inclement weather near to or during a performance, it will be determined if the concert will continue as scheduled. In the event of cancellations, signage will be posted on the gazebo at Mill Pond Park by 6:30 p.m. that evening or at the Richmond Green Park front gate sign by 12:30 p.m. that afternoon. Unfortunately, concerts cannot be rescheduled.
Non-Perishable Food Donations Benefiting the Richmond Hill Food Bank
Non-perishable food donations are accepted at each Thursday night (donation bin is located near the barbecue ticket sales table) and Sunday afternoon concert (donation bin is located near the performance stage) which go on to assist members of the Richmond Hill community with much needed resources.
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