About NMRP

Project Background

Decades in the making, and at 900 acres in size, North Maple Regional Park (NMRP) is the most ambitious park development in the City’s history. It will be larger than New York City’s Central Park, and more than twice the size of High Park in Toronto. 

NMRP started as a plan to develop 80 hectares (200 acres) into a signature park and a world-class recreation and culture destination. In 2018 Council expanded the park plan by including the former Keele Valley Landfill, Vaughan Township Landfill and wooded valley lands in a 364-hectare (900-acre) vision. The park will give back to residents after years of landfill operations. NMRP is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine and the source of the Don River. The site’s ecological significance and the natural environment play a key role in the park vision. Read about the park's history to learn more about how NMRP came to be.

In 2018, the park and soccer fields opened to the public and in 2019 the pavilion was completed. Site preparations for the next 52 ha (130 acres) of park development are underway. Advancing the plans for NMRP is a 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan priority and supports the Active Together Master Plan which guides improvements to the City’s recreation facilities and programs.

Vision Statement

To create a signature park focused on activities related to restoring nature, sharing culture and promoting active living and building community.

The park vision identifies 364 hectares (900 acres) of open space and former landfill areas to be transformed into public parkland. Planning and delivery of the park vision will take place in several phases over the coming years. Engagement is ongoing with many stakeholders and the community to determine the facilities, partnerships, programs, and events which could be developed in future phases to make NMRP a signature destination. Watch the NMRP Park Progress video to get a glimpse of how park development is going.

The Park Today

In 2026, over 80 hectares (200 acres) of parkland is open to the public featuring many existing amenities and others planned for construction. Set to be one of Canada’s largest urban parks, the first three NMRP Districts are being introduced to support wayfinding in the park and to identify the character of emerging key areas.

• The Fields District consists of a pavilion, cricket grounds, soccer fields, a sports dome and the major event and multi-use lawn, Woodside Green.
• Headwaters District is located in the most northern area of the park, that includes trials and existing woodlots. It is home to the headwaters of the Don River.
• Pondside District is a natural oasis and family recreation area around the park’s largest pond and provincially significant wetlands. It features a nature playground, water play areas, a skate trail in the winter, the Grand Pavilion for large group gatherings, and a walking trail around the pond.

Whether you're looking to play, explore nature or connect with the community, there's something for everyone at North Maple Regional Park. Visit the park today and explore our Visit NMRP webpage for maps, amenities, activities and the latest visitor information.