Parks
The City of Vaughan manages more than 800 hectares boulevards of open space land and boulevards throughout the city.
Amenities include 276 playgrounds, 20 splashpads, 60 tennis facility locations and 134 courts, 10 skate parks, extensive walking trails, 74 basketball courts, 58 baseball diamonds, 151 soccer fields and more.
Park updates
From engagement opportunities to improvements - learn about what's happening at parks in Vaughan!
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The City of Vaughan is improving the playground, renovating the basketball court and adding a new shade structure to the park.
Want to learn more about what’s coming, see the proposed design and playground options, and have a say on future improvements?
Join us at an Open House!
Speak to the project team on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.) anytime from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us in Activity Room #1.
Can’t attend? Take the online survey!
The survey will be available from Friday, Nov. 29 to Thursday, Dec. 12 on this webpage.
Input collected will help inform the final plan, which will be developed by early 2025. Construction in the park, which is at 30 Velmar Dr. in Ward 3, is anticipated to begin by the end of 2025.
Questions? Contact Steph Payne, Project Manager via email at stephanie.payne@vaughan.ca.
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As part of the City of Vaughan’s Vellore Woods Community Improvements Program, compensation funding generated from local development will be allocated towards improving the area. This includes ecological restoration, natural area enhancements and upgrades to existing parks and trails – all to make the community more sustainable, enjoyable and accesible for current and future generations. The program focus area is bounded by Major Mackenzie Drive to the north, Weston Road to the west, Rutherford Road to the south and Highway 400 to the east.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming…
- Trail improvements within the Vellore Tract Woodlot (100 Vellore Woods Boulevard) will include adding rest areas, interperative signs and an accessible boardwalk.
- Restoration planting and ecological enhancements such as new planting within the following five parks throughout the community: Vellore Heritage Park (9541 Weston Rd.), Vellore Woods Park (335 Vellore Woods Blvd.), Hawstone Park (80 Hawstone Rd.), Starling Park (131 Starling Blvd.) and Comdel Park (60 Comdel Blvd.), as well as ecological enhancements to the existing natural areas within Vellore Woods.
- Adding a new shade structure to Hawstone Park is also planned to provide a gathering space for spectators of the existing sports fields.
An in-person Open House was held on Aug. 15, thank you to everyone who participated. Materials from the Open House are available online (PDF).
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We're making improvements to local parks!
Want to learn more about park improvements across the city? Visit the park improvements webpage to find updates by Ward.
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Learn more about Ironstone Square!
Located at 5 Bass Pro Mills Dr., this urban neighbourhood park is the latest part of a phased residential development in the Vaughan Mills community. The park is 1.6 hectares in size, bounded by Fishermens Way to the northwest, Jane Street to the east, the recent extension of Bass Pro Mills Drive to the south and a future extension to Romina Drive to the west. It is also conveniently located southeast of the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre and a major transit hub that connects to the mall at Riverock Gate and Fishermens Way.
Want to learn more about what we have planned for Ironstone Square? Review our plans online (PDF).
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StoryWalk returns to Vaughan trails!
StoryWalk is back by popular demand, with five new Canadian children’s books for families to explore! With each step along the trail, the story unfolds one page at a time in this immersive experience. StoryWalk is the perfect opportunity to get active outdoors with your family and friends in a place where books come to life beneath the open sky. For more details, visit vaughanpl.info/storywalk.
