City breaks ground on new Family Recreation Area at North Maple Regional Park
This week, the City of Vaughan celebrated another major milestone in the development of North Maple Regional Park with the groundbreaking of a new Family Recreation Area that will serve as a hub of recreation and activity for generations to come.
Mayor Steven Del Duca, Members of Council and other dignitaries took part in a special ceremony there to mark the start of construction of this $26-million project.
The Family Recreation Area will span over 15 acres within the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park, and will feature nature playgrounds, waterplay, a winter skate trail, a pondside boardwalk and accessible pathways, a major picnic pavilion, flower gardens, a parking lot and a pavilion with washrooms.
The development of NMRP is a key priority for Vaughan. The site has rich history, once serving as the third-largest landfill in North America. Vaughan CARES, a group of residents, played a key role in closing the landfill in 2002. Since then, the City has worked to transform the area into parkland guided by the principles of Restore, Engage and Play. NMRP is being developed as a signature destination for Vaughan and beyond.
For project updates, visit vaughan.ca/NMRP.
QUOTES
“I am pleased to share that shovels are officially in the ground for a new Family Recreation Area at the beautiful North Maple Regional Park. This is a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of this 900-acre site into a signature destination for sports, recreation, and culture. It’s all part of our vision to enhance quality of life for residents and create a premier gathering place for families and visitors alike. I commend the City’s Infrastructure Development team for their continued leadership in delivering this bold city-building initiative. I look forward to enjoying everything this new area will offer when it opens in 2026.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
"The North Maple Regional Park is a powerful case study of how partnership can transform a former landfill into a world-class recreational space for all families to enjoy. I am proud to work alongside Mayor Del Duca to improve this year-round park and build a dedicated space for families. Thanks to this strong collaboration and Vaughan's vision, new splash pads, skate trails, boardwalk, and a large family picnic pavilion will be open next year right here in the heart of Maple.”
- Stephen Lecce, Member of Provincial Parliament for King—Vaughan
QUICK FACTS
On July 14, Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council marked the groundbreaking of the Family Recreation Area at North Maple Regional Park, located at 11085 Keele St.
The Family Recreation Area will feature a wide range of amenities that promote active living, outdoor recreation and community gathering.
North Maple Regional Park is at 11085 Keele St. The Family Recreation Area is in a new Pondside District there.
LEARN MORE
- North Maple Regional Park webpage
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