Councillor Castro Liu - Community Update - July 20, 2022
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
Ribfest - Back in person!
A three-day outdoor festival in the heart of Richmond Hill!
Ribfest features professional rib teams travelling to Richmond Hill from across North America. “Ribbers” cook and compete for various best titles (as decided by honorary judges). In addition to many delicious food options, enjoy live entertainment and/or play all day in one of the region’s largest midways! The ever-popular beer garden will be back once again selling local craft beers.
Location: Richmond Green Park
Dates:
July 22 from 12 to 10 p.m.
July 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Get your $3 off coupon (valid Friday, July 22, from 12 to 5 pm).
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Splash pads are now open for the summer season
Our splash pads are located at 15 parks across the community. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
For Splash Pad locations: https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Splash pad safety guidelines
- Children must be supervised at all times
- Infants must wear swim diapers
- Slip-resistant footwear is recommended
- No pets allowed in splash pads except for Service/Guide Dogs
- No scooters, bikes, skateboards or rollerblades allowed
Check out our amazing parks and trails this summer!
With 167 parks, 162 km of trails and 689 hectares of natural areas there's something for everyone to discover and explore.
2021 Parks and Urban Forestry Achievements
Our Parks and Urban Forestry professionals help Richmond Hill look its best, grow our tree canopy and provide safe, clean places to play. They also protect, enhance and restore our natural environment through a variety of City and community programs.
Check out the 2021 Parks and Urban Forestry Achievements Infographic
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Parks and natural areas
Our parks and natural areas feature a variety of amenities including playgrounds, splash pads, basketball and tennis courts, athletic fields, a skate park, skate trail, picnic areas and more!
Trails
Our trails are great for walking, running and cycling. They are also a safe, environmentally-friendly way to get around City.
Facility Rentals
You can apply to use indoor and outdoor facilities in the community for special events. Complete the online form to book a facility. We will contact you within 5 business days about your request. Another way to book one of our community facilities is to complete the following application: Outdoor Event, Wedding or Picnic Permit Application
Help Shape the Design of Richmond Hill’s New Gateway
The City of Richmond Hill is asking residents to help guide the future design of a new gateway lighting feature to be installed at Yonge Street and Garden Avenue.
Feedback from residents will help provide direction for the look and feel of the vertical installation welcoming motorists and visitors to our city as they travel north along Yonge Street into Richmond Hill.
The initiative to design and install a gateway lighting feature to signify the entrance to Richmond Hill was identified as part of York Region’s 2012 Yonge Street South Streetscape Master Plan. The first phase of this project, involving the construction of the median and streetscape infrastructure, was completed in fall 2021.
The City is now in the early stages of the next phase which is to develop design concepts for the lighting feature. There will be more opportunities for public input as the project progresses and before a design is finalized.
Residents can fill out the short online survey and be entered into a draw for a prize. The contest ends on July 28, 2022. To enter, visit RichmondHill.ca/Gateway.
Oak Ridges Library Recognized for Modern, Innovative Design
With a strong commitment to modern, sustainable building practices, as well as functional design features that support the growing Richmond Hill community, Oak Ridges Library is the latest recipient of the Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) New Building Award. The Library received the award on July 7, 2022 at the OLA’s Annual Institute on the Library as Place conference.
The OLA New Building Award is presented every three years to new library buildings in Ontario that showcase excellence in design, sustainability, technology advancement and community development. It is the latest award for the Richmond Hill Public Library’s Oak Ridges branch, which has also received Silver LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the 2021 Ontario Wood Design Institutional Award.
Oak Ridges Library is open seven days a week. Maker Space equipment and study spaces can be pre-booked by contacting the Library directly. Anyone who lives, goes to school, or works in York Region can receive a Richmond Hill Public Library card. Find out more at www.rhpl.ca.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Regards,
Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3
City of Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
T: 905 771 5497 | F: 905 771 2500 | e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
Ribfest - Back in person!
A three-day outdoor festival in the heart of Richmond Hill!
Ribfest features professional rib teams travelling to Richmond Hill from across North America. “Ribbers” cook and compete for various best titles (as decided by honorary judges). In addition to many delicious food options, enjoy live entertainment and/or play all day in one of the region’s largest midways! The ever-popular beer garden will be back once again selling local craft beers.
Location: Richmond Green Park
Dates:
July 22 from 12 to 10 p.m.
July 23 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
July 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Get your $3 off coupon (valid Friday, July 22, from 12 to 5 pm).
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Splash pads are now open for the summer season
Our splash pads are located at 15 parks across the community. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
For Splash Pad locations: https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Splash pad safety guidelines
- Children must be supervised at all times
- Infants must wear swim diapers
- Slip-resistant footwear is recommended
- No pets allowed in splash pads except for Service/Guide Dogs
- No scooters, bikes, skateboards or rollerblades allowed
Check out our amazing parks and trails this summer!
With 167 parks, 162 km of trails and 689 hectares of natural areas there's something for everyone to discover and explore.
2021 Parks and Urban Forestry Achievements
Our Parks and Urban Forestry professionals help Richmond Hill look its best, grow our tree canopy and provide safe, clean places to play. They also protect, enhance and restore our natural environment through a variety of City and community programs.
Check out the 2021 Parks and Urban Forestry Achievements Infographic
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Parks and natural areas
Our parks and natural areas feature a variety of amenities including playgrounds, splash pads, basketball and tennis courts, athletic fields, a skate park, skate trail, picnic areas and more!
Trails
Our trails are great for walking, running and cycling. They are also a safe, environmentally-friendly way to get around City.
Facility Rentals
You can apply to use indoor and outdoor facilities in the community for special events. Complete the online form to book a facility. We will contact you within 5 business days about your request. Another way to book one of our community facilities is to complete the following application: Outdoor Event, Wedding or Picnic Permit Application
Help Shape the Design of Richmond Hill’s New Gateway
The City of Richmond Hill is asking residents to help guide the future design of a new gateway lighting feature to be installed at Yonge Street and Garden Avenue.
Feedback from residents will help provide direction for the look and feel of the vertical installation welcoming motorists and visitors to our city as they travel north along Yonge Street into Richmond Hill.
The initiative to design and install a gateway lighting feature to signify the entrance to Richmond Hill was identified as part of York Region’s 2012 Yonge Street South Streetscape Master Plan. The first phase of this project, involving the construction of the median and streetscape infrastructure, was completed in fall 2021.
The City is now in the early stages of the next phase which is to develop design concepts for the lighting feature. There will be more opportunities for public input as the project progresses and before a design is finalized.
Residents can fill out the short online survey and be entered into a draw for a prize. The contest ends on July 28, 2022. To enter, visit RichmondHill.ca/Gateway.
Oak Ridges Library Recognized for Modern, Innovative Design
With a strong commitment to modern, sustainable building practices, as well as functional design features that support the growing Richmond Hill community, Oak Ridges Library is the latest recipient of the Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) New Building Award. The Library received the award on July 7, 2022 at the OLA’s Annual Institute on the Library as Place conference.
The OLA New Building Award is presented every three years to new library buildings in Ontario that showcase excellence in design, sustainability, technology advancement and community development. It is the latest award for the Richmond Hill Public Library’s Oak Ridges branch, which has also received Silver LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the 2021 Ontario Wood Design Institutional Award.
Oak Ridges Library is open seven days a week. Maker Space equipment and study spaces can be pre-booked by contacting the Library directly. Anyone who lives, goes to school, or works in York Region can receive a Richmond Hill Public Library card. Find out more at www.rhpl.ca.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Regards,
Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3
City of Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
T: 905 771 5497 | F: 905 771 2500 | e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.