Acton's New NO PARKING Park

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June 29th, 2005

Halton Hills - Acton: Approximately one hundred people attended the Rinada Parkland meeting last night to discuss the possibilities of what to build on the newly acquired land near the Acton Arena. Warran Harris, Recreation and Parks Department, spoke to the residents and discussed the land that was designated as “open space” and parkland. There were displays which showed residents the areas where 6 small parks could be built in and around the new subdivisions in Acton.

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Mr. Harris asked residents to keep in mind that the parcel of land between Acton High and McKenzie–Smith Bennett, if used appropriately, could be incorporated into a campus-type recreational site which would benefit both schools. He asked residents to think of ways some parcels of land could be worked together instead of just small individual parks. Fairy Lake Park will also be under reconstruction in 2006 with plans for an independent non-profit group to build an amphitheater. Ideas of having a splash pad there is an option. Converting one of the tennis courts into a proper Basket Ball court is also under a consideration.

Work for the 2005 budget has already been completed so the work on the parks would not commence until 2006. The turf on all new homes would have to be completed before construction on the small parks began.

Question period began with a possibility of a new pool for Acton. That will not be considered at present time. Soccer fields will be built.
The Skateboard Park Committee was in attendance and sold tickets at the door to raise money for the Skate Park. Tickets were "sold out" by 8:00pm.

Click here to see other parks planned for Acton area: Wallace Street Park, Tanner Drive Park and Rennie Street park.

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