Mississauga Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko, in a post to social media, described the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area as “an incredible collaborative initiative that will be 64 acres along Mississauga’s shoreline.”
Construction of the new trails and other park infrastructure began in fall 2023.
Project leaders have said their more recent focus has been on “creating a unique space for the public to enjoy” once the conservation area opens.
“Through consultation with our Indigenous partners, community advisory members and partner organizations, we‘re planning to build an accessible network of trails, boardwalks, lookouts and gathering spaces,” CVC said in an earlier project update. “These new amenities will provide scenic connections to the lake, wetlands, grasslands and forest environments at the conservation area, showcasing the diverse cultural and ecological history of the site.”
Councillor Dasko is pleased to announce that the Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Path is now open for the 2024/25 winter season!
Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.
Holiday hours, as follows:
- Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024): 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day (December 25, 2024): Noon – 6 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2024): 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025): Noon – 8 p.m.
As part of the Brightwater development and ongoing maintenance of City of Mississauga lands, including the delivery of new public parks and improvements to the existing Waterfront Trail, it has recently come to both ours and the City’s attention that increased shoreline protection measures are required to address erosion hazards from Lake Ontario along the section of the Waterfront Trail south of Brightwater between Ben Machree Park and JC Saddington Park. Construction will include the installation of a new armour stone revetment and the excavation and replacement of soil to stabilize and protect the shoreline and waterfront trail network, as well as to prevent future erosion and damage from lake waves and ice. The majority of the work is within municipal property, with a portion being within the Brightwater property; however, the Brightwater team has agreed to complete all of the work on behalf of the City concurrently with our own required work along the shoreline. All of the work will be completed in accordance with approvals from the City of Mississauga, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
In order to complete this work in a safe and efficient manner, the Waterfront Trail south of Brightwater between JC Saddington Park and Ben Machree Park will need to be closed to the public for the duration of construction activities.
Signage with alternate travel routes will be posted at both ends of this section of the Waterfront Trail, within JC Saddington and Ben Machree parks, prior to and during the closure. The detour will be up/down Mississauga Rd S, along Lakeshore Rd W, and up/down Pine Ave S to connect back to the Trail. We are working with the City to ensure winter snow maintenance is prioritized on the sidewalks and any bike lanes along this detour. We do apologize for the inconvenience and want to confirm that the Waterfront Trail in this section will be fully restored and reopened in March 2025 upon completion of construction.
The pedestrian bridges at Dellwood Park and Helen Molasy Park were identified for replacement during our Bi-annual Citywide Bridge Condition Assessment, and they are budgeted for replacement in 2024-25 and 2026 respectively. A bridge inspection was performed on all structures after the recent flood events in Mississauga and structural issues were found at this site resulting in bridges closure for further investigation.
To minimize the closure period, we will carry out temporary repairs to reopen for pedestrian traffic until the bridge can be replaced. Design for the temporary repairs is underway and the installation will be completed as soon as possible.
Staff are fast-tracking the bridge reconstruction which includes design and approvals with the Conservation Authority to contract for the bridge fabrication & replacement in 2025. To avoid this issue in the future, the new bridges will be galvanized steel structures with a longer lifespan, instead of existing weathering steel structures which are under-performing as expected.
Staff has received the reinforcement designs back for the temporary repairs. Materials have been ordered and the reinforcement work is expected to be completed by mid-January, at which time the bridges will be reopened to the public.
Closure signs with alternative route (as attached) are posted on site.
The bridge is important to the community and the trail system. We are working to minimize the disruption and inconvenience caused by the necessary replacement and apologize for the inconvenience of the emergency closure. Safety is our priority.
Please be advised that Parks seasonal washrooms are now closed for the year, with re-opening scheduled for April 2025. Our teams will be working across the City over the next month to complete the winterization process for these facilities, with support from FM to complete year-end extensive cleaning. Our year-round Parks washrooms remain open and on a routine cleaning schedule.
For reference, noted below is the list of full-year/seasonal washrooms across the City.
Parks Washrooms
12 Month, insulated/heated – Open for use:
- Lakeside Park
- Richard’s Memorial Park
- Jack Darling Memorial Park – Leash Free Zone only
- Community Common
- Dr. Martin L. Dobkin Park
- Erindale Park
- Visual Arts Mississauga @ Riverwood
- A.E. Crookes (Lakefront Prom south launch ramp)
- Marina Park (lighthouse)
- R.K. McMillan Park
- Garnetwood Park
- Mount Charles Park
- Lisgar Fields
- Father Angelos Saad Memorial Park
- Churchill Meadows CC/Mattamy Sports Park
Seasonal, non-insulated/non-winterized (Apr-Oct) – Now closed:
- Birchwood Park
- Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
- Jack Darling Memorial Park – East & West
- Brickyard Park
- J.C. Saddington Park
- Lakefront Promenade – Douglas Kennedy/Central Headlands
- Port Credit Village Marina
- Hancock Woodlands
- Dunton Athletic Fields
- Fleetwood Park
- Paul Coffey Park
- Meadowvale Conservation Area
- Lake Aquitaine Park – East & West
- Tobias Mason Park
- Courtneypark Athletic Fields
- Meadowvale Sports Park
- Friendship Community Park
- Streetsville Memorial Park
- Quenippenon Meadows Park
- Mississauga Valleys Park
Join Mississauga Parks staff for a group clean-up on
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lakefront Promenade
Connect with your community and contribute to a litter-free Mississauga. Clean-up supplies will be provided at each location for those who register.
Pre-registration is required to participate in clean-up activities. By clicking the link above, you will be directed to a page on Eventbrite to complete your registration.
Parks.CommunityDevelopment@mississauga.ca
The magical piece in Mississauga’s city centre represents the city’s rich diversity.
October 8, 2024
Last Friday, French artist Saype unveiled his monumental fresco at Community Common Park in downtown Mississauga, in recognition of the City’s 50th anniversary. The piece, titled Citizens, was created on a three-acre lawn “canvas” and features a child playing with Kapla blocks, small wooden planks that have shaped the childhood of many of us, including Saype himself. Through this artwork, Saype seeks to emphasize the importance of coming together as a community for a common goal by acknowledging the amalgamated beginnings of the city and celebrating our unique and diverse cultural make up.
For Saype, this creation embodies the cooperation essential to constructing a community that offers a prosperous future for all. Through this piece, he invites us to reflect on how even the smallest contribution can help shape a better world.
In partnership with Visit Mississauga Saype was invited to come to the city to create the land art fresco in celebration of Mississauga’s diversity and rich past, dynamic present, and promising future. The artwork stands in striking contrast to the modern skyscrapers surrounding the park, highlighting the simplicity of childhood and humanity at work amid the growing urban development of Mississauga’s downtown area.
Using biodegradable paints specially created by Saype, the greyscale mural has since faded away leaving only the everlasting memories of his work with those who were able to witness this once-in-a-lifetime art installation in person. However, despite the passage of his frescoes, images and videos of his work will leave an impact on people around the world for years to come, without leaving an impact on nature.
Sharing similar messages around the world, Saype has created more than 50 majestic artworks in international cities including New York, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and many more. His original work in Mississauga is a first for the province, and for English-speaking Canada.
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To learn more about the City of Mississauga’s 50th anniversary visit, mississauga.ca/50
Visit Mississauga
Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.