New place to play in Vaughan
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Community celebrates official opening of Chatfield
District Park
Residents and
visitors have a new and exciting gathering place to get their play on –
Chatfield District Park in Ward 3. Whether it be sliding, swinging, splashing, climbing
or crawling, the new park offers plenty of space to run around, relax and
enjoy.
Located
at 100 Lawford Rd., the 14-acre (5.7 hectare) park includes junior and senior
playgrounds with slides, swings, climbing nets, crawl spaces, monkey bars,
spinners and more. Play on the soccer field, basketball courts, ball hockey
park, lit tennis courts and softball diamond. Additional features and play
zones include a splash pad, skate park, greenspaces, shade structure, parking,
and accessible swings, washrooms and change room.
Aligning
with the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the park’s rubberized
safety surface is made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled materials. Playground
structure components are also partially made from pre-consumer recycled
materials. Chatfield Park is also accessible for all, with a rubber floor, ground
level play components and accessible swings.
To
officially celebrate the opening, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of
Council joined the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, entertainment and
light refreshments.
The
addition of Chatfield District Park continues Vaughan’s tradition of creating
welcoming outdoor spaces that bring the community together, are inclusive and offer
enhanced experiences promoting healthier habits. This development is also consistent
with Council’s priorities to promote active, safe and diverse communities, as outlined
in the 2018-2022 Term of
Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
Panoramic view
of Chatfield District Park, located at 100 Lawford Rd.
The Vaughan
community came out to play at the new Chatfield District Park in Ward 3.
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