Help transform Glen Shields Park
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Virtual Public
Information Session to take place on Thursday, Nov. 26
The City of Vaughan is preparing to redevelop Glen Shields Park to revitalize this community gathering place for current and future generations to enjoy. Your input is needed! Citizens are encouraged to join the conversation that is shaping the future of this park by attending a virtual Public Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Register at vaughan.ca/GlenShields to hear project updates and provide feedback on proposed park facilities and amenity options.
Located
at 140 Glen Shields Ave., to the west of Dufferin Street and just north of
Steeles Avenue West, Glen Shields Park is approximately 4.7 hectares (11.6
acres) and is currently home to a playground, pathways, multi-purpose court
with basketball , a triple tennis court and park building.
In 2018 a Parks
Redevelopment Strategy (PDF) was developed by
the City to provide guidance for managing the renewal and redevelopment of
multiple Vaughan parks and open spaces over a 10-year period – including Glen Shields Park. In
that same year, the Glen Shields Park Redevelopment Project was identified as a
priority in the City’s Active Together Master
Plan. Funding
is approved to proceed with the planning, design and implementation. The
project is currently in the pre-design phase, with construction
planned to begin in 2021, subject to budget approval. Part of the project
includes a study on the alignment of the Bartley
Smith Greenway (PDF) trail, and park
walkway improvements, for increased pedestrian and bicycle safety and enjoyment
through better sightlines, lighting, surface conditions and wayfinding signage.
By transforming the
current park, it will bring the area to life and foster physical activity, health and
wellness for all citizens. This project supports
the City’s commitment to creating and sustaining safe and accessible spaces
that enhance citizen well-being and enrich the community through the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic
Plan.
The City values public input and is
dedicated to having constructive dialogue with the community that is open,
transparent, accessible and inclusive. Share your thoughts and be part of Glen
Shields Park’s redevelopment story by joining the upcoming virtual Public Information
Session – the session will take place online via Microsoft Teams and
participants do not have to download the Microsoft Teams app to
participate. A link to the online meeting will be provided in advance to all
registered participants. A subsequent online survey will also be made available
following the session for individuals who cannot attend. It will be live until Friday,
Dec. 11.
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