New Parks
Enhancements To Current Parks
NEW PARKS
Future Park on Hunting Ridges Drive (yet to be named) - Design Underway
A new park on Hunting Ridges Drive, near Jefferson Forest Drive (north of 19th Avenue, east of Yonge Street), is currently in the preliminary design stage. The park may include a mini soccer field, multi-use sports court, senior play area with swings, adult fitness equipment, shade structure, and tree plantings. A public meeting will be held in 2013. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact Kristina White, Project Manager at 905-747-6397 or kristina.white@richmondhill.ca.
Future Park on Rothbury Road (yet to be named) - Design Underway
A new community park on Rothbury Road near Yonge Street and Gamble Road is currently in the preliminary design stage. The park will include a soccer field, basketball courts, junior and senior play areas a splash pad and much more! A public meeting will be held in 2013. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact James Condron, Landscape Architect, at 905-771-2486 or james.condron@richmondhill.ca.
Oak Ridges Community Centre and Park
 On February 13, 2006 Richmond Hill Council approved a Master Plan for the design and construction of a new Oak Ridges Community Centre and Waterfront Park on a 54-acre Town-owned parcel land. For more information, visit the link below.
Oak Ridges Community Centre & Park Project
 Laurentian (formerly called Duke South) Park - Construction underway
We anticipate that construction will be completed in June 2013 (weather permitting). As a measure of safety, the site will continue to remain fenced off, and all residents are requested to refrain from entering the area. The Town would like to thank you, again, for your patience during construction of this project. Should you have any concerns or require more information, please contact John Tiberio at 905-747-6389 or john.tiberio@richmondhill.ca.
Laurentian (Duke South) Park Concept Plan [PDF]
Laurentian (Duke South) Park Theme & Sections [PDF]
Laurentian (Duke South) Park Playground & Park Features [PDF]
Future Park on Milos Road (yet to be named) - Design Underway
A new park on Milos Road near Bathurst Street and Jefferson Sideroad is currently in the preliminary design stage. The park will include a mini soccer field, skills court, junior and senior play areas and shade structure. A public meeting will be held in 2013. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Project Manager Capital Parks and Open Spaces, at 905-771-2469 or mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
ENHANCEMENTS TO CURRENT PARKS
William Harrison Park – Design underway
The Town is expanding the existing William Harrison Park to include the additional land on the north end of the park. Improvements will include a shade structure, planting, site furnishings and walkway connections. Residents will be given the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed improvements later this year. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Project Manager at 905-771-2469 or mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
Briar Nine Park Lighting Replacement - Construction to begin in summer 2013
The current lighting system at Briar Nine Park has reached the end of its life cycle and requires an upgrade. As such, four additional light fixtures of a similar style and height will be installed. Construction will begin in the summer of 2013 and will not affect the existing facilities in the park. Should you have any concerns or require more information, please contact John Tiberio at 905-747-6389 or john.tiberio@richmondhill.ca.
Briar Nine Park Light Replacement Map [PDF]
Vanderburg Park – Design underway
The Town will be replacing some facilities within Vanderburg Park and upgrading them to meet current demands. We are currently in the preliminary design stage. Residents will be given the opportunity to review and comment on our proposed improvements later this year. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact John Tiberio, Project Manager at 905-747-6389 or john.tiberio@richmondhill.ca.
Vanderburg Park Map [PDF]
East Humber Trail Pheasant Drive Connection - Design Underway
Design work for the East Humber Trail Pheasant Drive Connection is underway. Construction is proposed for 2014, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact Charlie Li, Landscape Design Associate, at 905-747-6334 or charlie.li@richmondhill.ca.
East Humber Trail Pheasant Drive Connection Map [PDF]
East Humber Trail Pheasant Drive Connection Site Plan [PDF]
Tannery Park - Construction underway
 A Public Open House was held in September 2010 for residents to review and comment on the proposed redevelopment plans for Tannery Park located near Bathurst Street and Carrville Road. With feedback received from residents, staff have revised the final concept. Click on the link below to see the updated Master Plan.
Tannery Park Revised Master Plan [PDF]
We anticipate that construction will be completed in June 2013 (weather permitting). As a measure of safety, the site will continue to remain fenced off, and all residents are requested to refrain from entering the area. The Town would like to thank you for your patience during construction of this project. Should you have any concerns or require more information, please contact Kristina White, Project Manager at 905-747-6397 or kristina.white@richmondhill.ca.
Elgin East Open Space – Construction to begin in summer 2013
This project includes the repairing of trail erosion, realignment of the watercourse, habitat enhancements and improvements to the aquatic system to prevent future loss of the walkway. The work will impact vegetation along the existing channel requiring the removal of some trees and shrubs that will be offset by new plantings to maintain the integrity of the valley forest system.
Elgin East Open Space Map [PDF]
Construction is proposed to begin in 2013, pending budget approval. For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Project Manager, Capital Parks & Open Spaces at mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
Wood’s Park Bridge Replacement – Construction to begin in summer 2013
This project involves the construction of pedestrian bridge to replace the one removed due to safety concerns, as well as tree/shrub planting, sodding and trail improvement to provide a pedestrian connection from the bridge to Carrville Road.
Wood's Park Map [PDF]
Construction is proposed to begin in 2013, pending budget approval. For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Project Manager, Capital Parks & Open Spaces at mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
Mill Pond Park - Construction to begin summer 2013
Improvements to the park will include new playground equipment and accessible play surfacing. Construction is planned for 2013, pending budget approval.
For more information, please contact James Condron, Landscape Architect, at 905-771-2486 or james.condron@richmondhill.ca.
 Willow Hollow Park – Design underway; Construction to begin summer 2013
Improvements to the park will include new playground equipment, accessible play surfacing, planting, lighting, walkway connections, and site furnishings. Construction is planned for 2013, pending budget approval.
Willow Hollow Park Map [PDF]
Willow Hollow Park Site Plan [PDF]
Willow Hollow Park Features [PDF]
For more information, please contact James Condron, Landscape Architect, at 905-771-2486 or james.condron@richmondhill.ca
Gapper Park - Construction to begin summer 2013
 Gapper Park is located on Fern Avenue, north of 16th Avenue and west of Bayview Avenue. This 1.47-hectare (3.63 acre) park presently includes a junior and senior playground, walkway, pedestrian lighting, and mini soccer field. Proposed improvements to the park will include a new junior and senior playground, new walkway, new pedestrian lighting, a shade structure, additional planting, and shifting the mini soccer field north to provide space to complete the walking loop along the south to Fern Avenue.
Gapper Park Existing Conditions [PDF]
Gapper Park Proposed Concept [PDF]
Gapper Park Proposed Playground Concept [PDF]
Gapper Park Site Features [PDF]
For more information, please contact Kristina White, Project Manager at 905-747-6397 or kristina.white@richmondhill.ca.
Mary Dawson Park - Construction to begin summer 2013
 Mary Dawson Park is located on Don Head Village Boulevard at Lund Street, across from St Anne’s Catholic School. The 2.3 hectare park was built in 1981 and renovated in 1994 to include a basketball court, ball diamond, open lawn and playground structures. The park forms an important link in the Richvale Greenway system.
There are three underlying goals that drive the redevelopment of the park:
1. To create a memorable destination along the greenway system.
2. To strengthen the connection between the park’s design and the life story of Mary Dawson
3. To augment the park’s hydrological system in order to strengthen its ecological function, while beautifying the park’s entrance.
The existing basket basketball court, baseball field and playground area will stay in approximately the same locations they are currently found.
A Public Open House was held in October 2011 for residents to review and comment on the proposed redevelopment plans. In response to the comments received by residents, staff have revised the concept to reflect the following changes:
Delete the garden area including trellis, oval pathway system and planting.
Delete pathway along the outfield of the baseball diamond
Address the drainage issue located at the northwest corner of the park.
Pending budget approval, this project will be constructed in the summer of 2013.
Mary Dawson Revised Concept Plan [PDF]
Mary Dawson Landscape Concept Plan [PDF]
Mary Dawson Main Entrance [PDF]
Mary Dawson Shade Structure & Play Area [PDF]
Mary Dawson Images [PDF]
Mary Dawson Profile Board [PDF]
For more information please contact John Tiberio, Landscape Architect at jtiberio@richmondhill.ca.
Trans Richmond Trail Expansion - Construction to begin summer 2013
Trans Richmond Trail Expansion is located west of Devonsleigh Boulevard, east of Yonge Street and south of 19th Avenue. This project includes the installation of a limestone screenings pathway and shrub planting within the Trans Canada right-of-way. This will connect two sections of the existing trail providing a continuous trail from Yorkland Boulevard to the CN rail tracks east of Harrington Park.
Trans Richmond Trail Location Map [PDF]
Pending budget approval, this project will be constructed in summer of 2013. For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Landscape Architect at mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
Humber Flats EcoPark - Construction to begin summer 2013
Improvements to the Humber Flats EcoPark trail system near Bloomington Road and Bathurst Street will include accessible curb ramps and safety features for cyclists and pedestrians at various street crossings.
Construction is proposed to begin in 2013, pending budget approval. For more information, please contact John Tiberio, Landscape Architect at john.tiberio@richmondhill.ca
Weldrick - Nightstar Pedestrian Bridge - Construction to begin in 2013
The existing pedestrian bridge crossing German Mills Creek will be relocated and replaced with a new, artistically enhanced bridge.
Current and Proposed Weldrick Bridge Location [PDF]
For more information, please contact Mike McCallum, Landscape Architect at mike.mccallum@richmondhill.ca.
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