City breaks ground on Ironstone Square: A new park coming to Vaughan
A vibrant new place to play is coming to the Ward 4 community – Ironstone Square!
On May 27, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council gathered to break ground on Ironstone Square. Located at 5 Bass Pro Mills Dr., this new urban recreational hub will be the latest addition to the residential development in the Vaughan Mills community.
The park will span over 1.6 hectares (just under four acres) and is conveniently located southeast of the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre. It will offer a variety of recreational and social opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.
Amenities will include:
accessible walking paths with tree shade and seating
a large central lawn
a multi-use sports court for soccer and basketball
a plaza with seating areas, shade canopy and raised planting beds
a splashpad
illuminated features
junior and senior playgrounds
naturalized planting areas with native plants
Ironstone Square is designed as both a place for outdoor play and community connection. In addition to its outdoor amenities, a new public indoor recreation space on the main floor of the 8960 Jane St. residential tower adjacent to the square will be developed as part of the next phase. Once complete, this indoor space will be available for public use, be accessible from the park and have complementary uses, such as public washrooms and a community space. Ironstone Square is anticipated to be open to the public in 2027.
QUOTES
“It’s a pleasure to celebrate the groundbreaking of Ironstone Square, a soon-to-be vibrant place to play, gather and connect. This new park will become a key part of the Vaughan Mills neighbourhood and a welcome addition to this growing area. Here in Vaughan, we take great pride in investing in spaces that bring people together and help build a more active, engaged and connected community. My thanks go to the City’s project team for their efforts on this project, and to Ward 4 Councillor Chris Ainsworth for his support of this important city-building project.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“I’m thrilled to mark an exciting moment for the Ward 4 community – the start of construction on the new Ironstone Square! This space has been thoughtfully designed to be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages and will offer a wide variety of spaces and amenities that encourage activity, relaxation and time spent outdoors. Thank you to Mayor Steven Del Duca and everyone who is helping bring this project to life.”
- Ward 4 Councillor Chris Ainsworth
QUICK FACTS
On May 27, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council gathered to break ground on Ironstone Square. Located at 5 Bass Pro Mills Dr., this new urban recreational hub will be the latest addition to the residential development in the Vaughan Mills community.
The park will be 1.6 hectares in size (just under four acres) and is conveniently located southeast of the Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre. It will offer a variety of recreational and social opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.
Ironstone Square is anticipated to be open to the public in 2027.
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