Lake Wilcox Park

We're giving the Lake Wilcox shoreline a makeover and there are amazing new amenities for you and your family to enjoy! The master plan includes many design features:

• A waterfront promenade - now open!
• A splash pad - opened in 2016! Visit our Splash Pads webpage for details on times and seasonal openings. 
• Playground, washrooms, parking lot, seating and picnic area - now open! 
• A youth area - Construction Underway
• Redevelopment of the Canoe Club area - scheduled for 2021

Amenities

Youth area coming soon!

We're creating a unique space for youth (ages 13 to 19) at the south end of Lake Wilcox Park. It will include a skatepark, 4 beach volleyball courts, 2 multi-use courts for basketball, futsal soccer and ball hockey, fitness equipment, Wi-Fi access and space to hang out and socialize.

We want this park to be a fun and exciting space that teens can enjoy. In order to achieve this, we got feedback from more than 300 Richmond Hill teens and their parents through an online survey, information booths and workshops.

Notice of Construction

Construction is scheduled to begin in late November 2017 with an anticipated opening in spring 2019 (weather permitting). As a measure of safety, the site will be fenced off during construction and all residents are asked to refrain from entering the park. The Town would like to thank you in advance for your patience during the construction phase of this project.

Learn more about the youth area by viewing the:

• Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area Concept Plan
• Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area Proposed Skatepark Plan

For more information, contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca

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

 Email Project Manager, Samuel Ng or call him at 905-747-6463 for more information about the Lake Wilcox Park project.