Notice of Temporary Closure – Lake Wilcox Park Playground: Please be advised the playground at Lake Wilcox Park will be under construction from the week of May 5 to June 30, weather permitting, to replace the play surface. During this time, the playground, eastern section of park pathway and Northeast section of the parking lot will be closed. Inquiries can be directed to Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca.

Lake Wilcox Park is a waterfront park with numerous amenities and the Oak Ridges Community Centre.

Amenities

• Waterfront promenade and boardwalk 
• Splash pad 
• Playground, washrooms, parking lot, seating and picnic area  
• Youth area with a skate park, beach volleyball courts and a multi-sports court

Barbecuing, Tents and Digging Not Allowed 

For the safety and enjoyment of all, erecting tents and digging the ground are not permitted at Lake Wilcox Park. Barbecuing is also not permitted, effective September 1, 2020. These activities damage the grass, create tripping hazards and block sightlines.

Community Standards Officers at Lake Wilcox Park will enforce these rules. To reach the onsite Community Standards Officer, look for the phone number posted on the Lake Wilcox Park information boards. Residents may also call 905-771-0198 or email bylaw@richmondhill.ca to reach the Community Standards Division.

Groups of more than 25 people are not permitted at Lake Wilcox Park. If your group is larger than 25 guests, you must submit an Outdoor Event, Wedding or Picnic Permit Application. Recreation staff will then work with you to find an appropriate location for your event.

Pay Parking at Lake Wilcox

Pay parking at Lake Wilcox Park is in effect from April 1 to September 30 each year. Free parking permits for Richmond Hill residents are available annually starting March 1 through the Parking and By-law Portal.   

Swimming at Lake Wilcox

Swimming is not allowed at Lake Wilcox because the water area is unsafe and not supervised. Safety issues include:

• high levels of bacteria
• sink holes
• sharp items
• broken glass

Tree Tour

Take a self-guided tree tour of Lake Wilcox Park located on the eastern shorelines of Lake Wilcox. The tour highlights 20 native tree species of Ontario and provides an opportunity to learn the unique characteristics of trees and why they are so important. Tour is approximately 45 minutes in length.