Stouffville to Unveil New Baker Hill Park on June 17

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By Randy Barba, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bullet Point News Stouffville Stouffville's new Ward 4 park will celebrate its official opening and naming ceremony on June 17 at 4 p.m.The 1.2-hectare park is located at 401 Baker Hill Blvd., adjacent to the new Spring Lakes French Immersion public school.Amenities include playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, a basketball court that converts to a seasonal rink, walking paths, and a pavilion.The park's design was led by Northern Lights Landscape Architects and informed by public feedback.Included accessible playground features were supported by local donors, including the Stouffville Lions Club and For Little Monkeys Charity.

A long-anticipated park in Stouffville's growing Baker Hill neighbourhood will be officially unveiled next week, offering residents a wide range of outdoor amenities and inclusive play spaces.

The Town will host a grand opening event for the new Ward 4 park at 4 p.m. on June 17, during which its official name will be announced. The 1.2-hectare green space, located at 401 Baker Hill Blvd., is already open to the public and forms part of a broader subdivision development.

Positioned adjacent to York Region District School Board's new French Immersion school, Spring Lakes PS, the park is expected to serve both local families and students. Spring Lakes PS will open this September, offering French Immersion programming to students from across Stouffville.

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The park's final design was shaped in part by community input gathered during a public meeting held on Jan. 25, 2024. Additional considerations included budget limitations and long-term operational needs identified through the planning process.

The project was led by Northern Lights Landscape Architects, with the Town providing project oversight. Amenities include both junior and senior playgrounds with accessible features, a full basketball court that doubles as a seasonal skating rink, a tennis court, four pickleball courts, a pavilion, seating areas, and walking paths.

Accessible playground elements were made possible through donations from the Stouffville Lions Club and For Little Monkeys Charity, an organization supported by the Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund. The charity hosts fundraising events and supports initiatives benefiting neurodivergent children and their families.

"The Town gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the Stouffville Lions Club, as well as For Little Monkeys Charity with funding from the Stouffville Legacy Fund," Town spokesperson Glenn Jackson said in comments to Bullet Point News. "Their generous donations supported the installation of equipment specifically designed for neurodivergent users and children with accessibility needs."

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