Parks Projects

Briggs Parkette - Design underway

Plans are underway for the development of Briggs Parkette located on Briggs Avenue and Genuine Lane. The proposed design includes junior & senior playground equipment, seating opportunities, lighting and planting. We are currently in the design stage with construction proposed for 2019, pending budget approval.

A public open house was held on June 28 to review and comment on the proposed design. 

• Briggs Parkette - Concept Plan
• Briggs Parkette - Existing Conditions

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

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 expected to start in the summer of 2019.

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

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.

The shoreline of Lake Wilcox is getting a makeover! The promenade, playground, splash pad, picnic area and washrooms are now open. A new youth area is planned for the south end of the park.

Learn more about the Lake Wilcox Park project.

Plans are underway for a new parkette on Rockwell Road. Pending budget approval, design is planned for 2019 and construction for 2020. Opportunity to review and comment on the proposed design will be provided.

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.  

Plans are underway for the redevelopment of Harding and Lennox Park. The revitalization includes upgrades to the baseball diamond, playground, parking lot and the addition of a new multi-sports court, community gardens, shade structure, pedestrian bridge, walkways and planting.

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

Headwaters Park was built in 1999. A recent assessment of the tennis courts found that some remediation is required. A design to address deficiencies is underway and expected to be complete at the end of June 2018. 

Construction is expected to start in the Fall of 2018 and completed by summer 2019 (weather permitting).  As a measure of safety, the tennis courts and parking lot will be closed and fenced off during the course of the construction period.  All residents and park users are requested to refrain from entering the tennis courts.  the City would like to thank you in advance for your patience during the construction phase of this project.  

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

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.

Plans are underway for the redevelopment of King's College Park. This includes the replacement and updating of playground equipment and improvements throughout the park. In April 2017 we surveyed the community for feedback on this existing park. The proposed design is based on input from the community survey.

A public open house was held on July 6, 2017 to review and comment on the proposed design. 

• 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

Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2019 pending Council budget approval.

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 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.

Ritter Park Playground Replacement - Design underway

Plans are underway for the replacement of the playground equipment at Ritter Park. The proposed playground design updates the existing playground equipment and playground surfacing. Construction is proposed for 2019, pending budget approval.

• Ritter Park Playground Existing Conditions
• Ritter Park Playground Concept Plan

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

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 and Unity Parks - Master Plan Process underway

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

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.