Parks Projects

We're planning a new trail connection between Oxford Street and Direzze Court. We are currently in the design stage. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided.

• Direzze to Oxford Trail Connection Context Plan   

Email Project Manager, John Tiberio for more information or call him at 905-747-6389.

City staff held a public open house meeting to discuss the proposed design of a new park on Harris Avenue (south of Jefferson Sideroad and west of Yonge Street) with the community. Based on the comments provided, the proposed park design presented at the December 10, 2018 open house will be revised. The single asphalt tennis court and basketball skills court will be replaced with a multi-sports court. The seating node at the south entrance has been removed along with changes to the play equipment and other minor revisions. More trees have been added to the final park design. Construction is scheduled to begin in July and be completed by the end of November, weather permitting.

• Flood Farmstead Park Existing Conditions
• Flood Farmstead Park Revised Concept Plan
• Flood Farmstead Park Construction Sign

Email Project Manager, Kristina White for more information or call her at 905-747-6397.

The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail will be a 121 km recreational and commuter trail connecting Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario. It will form a key spine of York Region and the City of Toronto's active transportation network providing new opportunities for both recreational and commuter traffic to explore the region and to travel on dedicated and comfortable cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.

In Richmond Hill, the Lake to Lake route will span 14 km in a north-south direction from Bloomington Road to Highway 7, connecting with planned sections of the Lake to Lake Route in Aurora and Markham. As of January 2017, 4 km of the route within Richmond Hill are complete.

For information about this project, visit RichmondHill.ca/LaketoLake.

Plans are underway for a new parkette on Rockwell Road. The proposed design includes a playground, site furnishings, pathways, and planting. Pending budget approval construction is planned for 2020. 

• New Park on Rockwell Road - Existing Conditions
• New Park on Rockwell Road - Concept Plan
• New Park on Rockwell Road - Play Equipment and Site Furnishings

A public open house was held on December 10 to review and comment on the proposed design. Please use the parks design comment form if you have any suggestions about the proposed concept. We will be accepting comments until Friday, January 3.

Email Project Manager, James Condron for more information or call him at 905-771-2486.

Plans are underway for the revitalization of Bayview Hill Community Park located at 114 Spadina Road. We are currently in the design stage. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided. 

Email Project Manager, John Tiberio for more information or call him at 905-747-6389.

Briar Nine Trail Connection – Design underway

Plans are underway for a new trail connection from Briar Nine Trail to Aubrietia Court. We are currently in the design stage. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided.

Email Project Manager, Kristina White for more information or call her at 905-747-6397.

We're redeveloping David Hamilton Park, which was originally built in 1987. The modernized park will include new play areas, a splash pad, multi-use courts, new walkways, seating, lighting and sports facility upgrades.

For more information, visit RichmondHill.ca/RecProject.  

We're planning to replace and upgrade the Raintree Crescent playground at Humberflats Ecopark to meet current standards. 

Staff held a public open house on June 27, 2016 to present the proposed design to the community. 

Learn more about the project by viewing the:

• Humber Flats Ecopark Playground Existing Conditions 
• Humber Flats Ecopark Playground Design Concept 
• Humber Flats Ecopark Playground Theme Elements 

Email Project Manager, James Condron for more information or call him at 905-771-2486.

Construction is underway for the redevelopment of King's College Park. Work is scheduled from mid-July until late fall, weather permitting. This project includes updating of the playgrounds, walkways, and sports facilities within the park. As a measure of safety, the park will be closed during construction and residents are asked to refrain from entering the playground. 

If you’re looking for a place to play during construction, we encourage you to use the south playground of David Hamilton Park located on Blackmore Avenue.

• King's College Park Existing Conditions
• King's College Park Concept Plan
• King's College Park Design Elements
• King's College Park Play Equipment
• King's College Park Plant Selection

Email Project Manager, James Condron for more information or call him at 905-771-2486.

The promenade at Lake Wilcox Park is expanding to include the addition of a new boardwalk.

Learn more about the Lake Wilcox Park project.

Email Project Manager, Mike McCallum, for more information or call him at 905-771-2469.

Plans are underway for the redevelopment of Lennox Park. The revitalization includes a playground, community garden, parking lot, pedestrian bridge, site furnishings, and planting. Pending budget approval construction is planned for 2020. 

• Lennox Park Existing Conditions
• Lennox Park Concept Plan
• Lennox Park Site Features

A public open house was held on December 11 to review and comment on the proposed design. Please use the parks design comment form if you have any suggestions about the proposed concept. We will be accepting comments until Friday January 3.

Email Project Manager, Mike McCallum, for more information or call him at 905-771-2469.

Plans are underway for the revitalization of Palmer Park. This includes upgrades to the playground, parking lot, soccer fields, and a new shade structure. We are currently in the design stage. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided.

Learn more about the project by viewing the:

• Palmer Park Location Map

Email Project Manager, Kristina White for more information or call her at 905-747-6397.

Some areas of Richmond Green Park are undergoing renovations. Work began the week of May 15 and is expected to be complete by the end of June. The list below provides some details about the renovation projects underway. 

• Replacing steps at weather vane
• Paving at the water fountain
• Laying asphalt at various locations in the Park
• Staining the trellis
• Replacing the roof on the wedding gazebo
• Repairing interlock at various locations throughout the Park
• Sod repairs throughout the Park

Please use caution around these areas. 

Call the Maintenance and Operations Division at 905-884-8013 for more information.

Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park is the largest park in Richmond Hill. It is located at 1300 Elgin Mills Road East. Learn more about its features at RichmondHill.ca/RichmondGreen. 

Richmond Green South Playground Replacement - Design underway

We are planning to replace the existing south playground in Richmond Green. We are currently in the design stage. 

• Richmond Green South Playground Location Map

Email Project Manager, Kristina White for more information or call her at 905-747-6397.

Rumble Pond Park South Trail & Bridge Improvements - Design Underway

Plans are underway for the repair and replacement of the Rumble Pond South Trail system. This trail system is located east of Bathurst Street and south of Mill Street. We are currently in the design stage. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided.

Email Project Manager, John Tiberio for more information or call him at 905-747-6389.

Town Park - Master Plan Process underway

The City is developing a Master Plan for Town Park (including William H. Graham Parkette).

Map of subject lands for the Master Plan

The purpose of the Master Plan is to determine an overall vision and layout for a revitalized Town Park. We are interested in hearing about your vision for Town Park. What facilities would you like to see at Town Park? How could Town Park be improved to help animate the downtown?

If you would like to receive notifications and updates about the project, please email Michelle Dobbie, Manager of Park and Natural Heritage Planning or call her at 905-771-2467.