Community Celebrates Official Opening of Village Green Park

Aug. 8, 2014 2:00 p.m.
​Aug. 8, 2014

Members of Council and residents gathered on Thursday, Aug. 7 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Village Green Park.
 
Village Green Park is in Ward 3 and features a senior soccer field, junior and senior accessible playgrounds, fitness equipment and a skateboard zone.
 
The park is at 500 Via Campanile, south of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Weston Road.
 
QUOTES
 
“The City of Vaughan takes great pride in our many parks and open spaces as they provide safe and healthy places for residents to gather and enjoy outdoor activities. We are committed to building accessible, beautiful and sustainable outdoor spaces that foster a strong and vibrant community. With all of its amenities, Village Green Park continues that tradition and will be a gathering place for families and friends for years to come.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
“Village Green Park is a wonderful addition to Ward 3. It is the perfect spot for residents of all ages and abilities to come for fun and activity, whether it’s playing on the field, using the fitness equipment or simply strolling along the walking path. I know it will continue to foster a happy and healthy community.” 
- Ward 3 Councillor Rosanna DeFrancesca
 
QUICK FACTS  
  • Total park size is 2.6 hectares (6.7 acres)
  • Wood carpet surfacing in the junior and senior playground areas
  • Senior soccer field is irrigated
  • Fitness equipment and a skateboard zone
  • Sitting and gathering areas with a covered shade structure
  • City of Vaughan maintains more than 1,000 hectares (2,471.05 acres) of parks and open space land, more than 230 sports fields and more than 200 playgrounds

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