Greenspace Strategic Plan
Parks and greenspaces are essential to our health and well-being – they help us live active lives and connect with nature and each other.
As Vaughan grows, it's critical that we continue to build, maintain and enhance our system of greenspaces to meet the needs of a growing population and preserve this cherished natural resource.
The term “greenspaces” refers to a variety of outdoor recreational spaces that residents may use to get exercise, connect with nature, relax or socialize with others. These spaces may be big or small – from your neighbourhood park, to trails like the Bartley Smith Greenway or larger regional parks like North Maple Regional Park, to woodlots.
To ensure residents have equitable access to greenspace, the City of Vaughan is undertaking a study called the Greenspace Strategic Plan. The plan will evaluate the current state of Vaughan’s local parks and greenspaces, and provide strategies and recommendations to guide future planning, design, implementation and management of our greenspaces.
Join the conversation
Do parks matter? Are parks in Vaughan meeting your needs? What types of parks would you like to see in Vaughan?
Now in the second phase of engagement, the City is once again seeking input from residents on the emerging vision and goals and how greenspace should be provided and distributed in Vaughan.
There are many ways to participate. Here’s how:
Attend an Open House
Drop by one of the following Open Houses to speak directly with the project team:
Thursday, June 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.), in the main floor cafetorium.
Tuesday, June 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.), in the Activity Room A and B.
Contact
Celene Mariano
Project Manager
Parks and Open Space Planning
905-832-2281, ext. 8058