Union Park Officially Opens in Ward 9

Ward 9 residents are invited to attend the official opening of Union Park, located at the north-east corner of Tenth Line W. and Aquitaine Avenue. The 1.5 hectare (3.7 acre) neighbourhood park provides outdoor recreational facilities for residents living in Meadowvale and the surrounding community.

What:

Official opening of Union Park in Ward 9

When:

Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

11 a.m.

• Official Ceremony

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m

• Free BBQ and light refreshments
• Children’s activities and games
• Displays and sport demonstrations

Following the official ceremony, Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito will be hosting a free BBQ with light refreshments, popcorn, inflatables, skate boarding and sport demonstrations and activities for children. The first 500 visitors will also receive a souvenir frisbee.

Where

Union Park
On the corner of Tenth Line W. and Aquitaine Avenue
Mississauga, ON
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Who

• Ward 9 Councillor Pat Saito
• Members of Council
• Union Gas Company of Canada Employees
• Residents

Background

About Union Park

In 1957, Union Natural Gas Company of Canada (Union Gas) purchased the parcel of land from a resident and built a gas transmission facility on site which was operational in the 1960s. The property was acquired by the City from Union Gas in 2012. The City has transformed and developed the space into a new community park.

Union Park provides facilities geared at residents of all ages. Open turfed areas allow for creative play, while in the winter, the park features an area for tobogganing as well as hockey and pleasure skating rinks. Additional park features include:

• a new playground
• a shade structure;
• walking paths;
• a dog run;
• two areas for community run natural ice rinks;
• a multi-sport court, including basketball nets;
• a water feature;
• adult exercise stations; and
• a skate park designed for junior users.