Town opens newest green space - Ainley Trail Park

HALTON HILLS, ON – The newest Glen Williams park was officially opened today, as Mayor Rick Bonnette and local councillors gathered to celebrate the completion of Ainley Trail Park. Located in the Meadows In the Glen neighbourhood off Barraclough Boulevard, the local park contains a playground with swings, glider track and play panels, a hard surface basketball court, shaded seating areas with low masonry walls and pathway connections to the nearby Credit Valley footpath. Construction commenced last November and was completed last month at a total cost of $177,000. “I’m glad to see the work of local contractors and suppliers like Gerry Inglis Stone Mason and Sheridans Nurseries involved in our park projects,” said Mayor Bonnette. “Their contribution is part of what makes these local parks work and will be enjoyed by residents for years to come.” Cambium Landscaping and Playpower Inc. are two of the other firms who contributed to the park development led by Mark Taylor, Landscape Architect for the Town. “I’m pleased with the leadership the Town has shown in the design and construction of this newest park space.” Terry Alyman, the Town’s Director of Recreation and Parks, noted that the strength of this park development was the public consultation that was undertaken. “We used a combination of open house and on-line surveys to engage the public in the park design. We are confident that the neighbourhood will be pleased with the outcome. We hope that the park appears informal and relaxed and complements the character of the area.” The 0.26ha site backs on to an open space area of existing trees and includes naturalized areas to enhance the character of the site and manage storm water runoff. Future works for the subdivision in 2014 include a stairway connection to Glen Williams Park that will complete the neighbourhood trail link. About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of 58,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the 401-407 Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is the 2013 recipient of the National Municipal Environmental Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators and is ranked as one of the Top 5 small communities in Canada by a national magazine. - 30 - For further information contact: Warren Harris Manager of Parks and Open Space Recreation and Parks 905-873-2601, ext. 2274 Email: warrenh@haltonhills.ca