City announces new district park honouring Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community
A new place to play and gather is coming to the Ward 2 community – Saigon Park. Located in the area at Rutherford Road and Highway 27, this future district park will celebrate and honour Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community, while providing a space for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Earlier today, Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council and members from the Vietnamese community came together to mark this exciting milestone and officially announce the park’s future development.
In February 2024, Vaughan Council approved a Member’s Resolution to name this future district park “Saigon Park,” recognizing the rich history and contributions of Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community. Spanning over 8.8 hectares (22 acres) of land, the park will feature a mix of recreational amenities alongside a thoughtfully designed dedicated area for cultural commemoration.
Community input will play a central role in shaping Saigon Park. Later this year, residents will be invited to share their ideas on how the park can be used and how the South Vietnamese community can be meaningfully honoured within the space.
Saigon Park will be open for play in 2030 and will represent a place where culture, community and connection can come together.
QUOTES
“We are taking an exciting step forward in developing a new district park that will proudly celebrate Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community while welcoming residents and visitors of all ages. Vaughan is home to a vibrant and engaged South Vietnamese community whose cultural, social and civic contributions enrich the quality of life for everyone. This announcement reflects the strong collaboration and shared commitment between the City and community members to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces as Vaughan continues to grow. We were pleased to be joined by members of the Vietnamese-Canadian community as we marked this meaningful day. I thank them for their passion and dedication to advocating for their community. I encourage everyone to participate in the public engagement opportunity coming later this year and help shape the future of this special park. Your voice makes a difference!”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“It’s an exciting day for the Ward 2 community as we celebrated the future Saigon Park, a new place to play, gather and connect. I want to thank the City of Vaughan staff who are getting this project off the ground, the community members who will help shape the new space and Mayor Steven Del Duca for his continued support and leadership. I’m looking forward to seeing Saigon Park come to life in a few years and bring a lot of joy to the residents of Ward 2 and beyond!”
- Adriano Volpentesta, Ward 2 Councillor
QUICK FACTS
- Earlier today, Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council and members from Vietnamese community came together to mark this exciting milestone and officially announce Saigon Park.
- Located in the area at Rutherford Road and Highway 27, this future district park will celebrate and honour Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community, while providing a space for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy.
- In February 2024, Vaughan Council approved a Member’s Resolution to name this future district park “Saigon Park,” recognizing the rich history and contributions of Vaughan’s South Vietnamese community.
- Saigon Park will be open for play in 2030.
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