Councillor Castro Liu - Community Update - April, 2023
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
Easter Holiday Service Schedule
Richmond Hill's Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road) are CLOSED to the public from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10 for the Easter Holiday.
If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, payments can be placed in the drop-off box 24 hours a day, seven days a week, just inside the lobby doors at our Municipal Offices. Please do not place cash payments in the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment.
Alternatively, you can pay your bills through your bank's ATM or through your bank's online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online through RichmondHill.ca/
Waste Collection
Friday, April 7 waste collection will move to Saturday, April 8.
Operations Centre
The Operations Centre (1200 Elgin Mills Road East) is CLOSED to the public from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10 for the Easter Holiday.
Community Centres
All Richmond Hill community centres, fitness studios, pools and arenas are CLOSED on Friday, April 7 for Good Friday and Sunday, April 9 for Easter.
All Richmond Hill community centres, fitness studios, pools and arenas are OPEN regular hours on Saturday, April 8 and Monday, April 10.
Richmond Hill Public Library Branches
All Richmond Hill Public Library branches are CLOSED on Friday, April 7 for Good Friday, Sunday, April 9 for Easter and Monday, April 10 for Easter Monday.
All Richmond Hill Public Library branches are OPEN regular hours on Saturday, April 8.
Parking
Temporary permits for overnight parking can be purchased online. Please note winter maintenance activities prior to purchasing.
Emergency Services
To report emergency situations such as flooding, watermain breaks, blocked sewers or downed trees please call the Operations Centre at 905-884-8013.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help our Ward 3 community in a meaningful way and at the same time earn valuable experiences!
We are recruiting volunteers of all ages to serve the community throughout the year. Sign up to be part of upcoming activities such as:
- Spring Clean Up Events (April 21, 22 and 29)
- Annual Ward 3 BBQ (June 7)
Please register your name and personal information, and we will send details when event information becomes available.
*Students are welcome to collect community volunteer hours by participating.
COUNCILLOR CASTRO LIU'S VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION 2023
We are Celebrating RH150 with Three Community Mural Projects!
To help commemorate Richmond Hill’s 150th anniversary, the City is commissioning three community mural projects to capture Richmond Hill’s past, present and future.
Richmond Hill artists are invited to apply for one or more of the following:
- Community Mural – One artist or artist collective will be selected to paint an outdoor community mural from June 5 - 26 that will be unveiled on Canada Day
- City Park Storage Bunkers Murals – Six artists will be chosen to paint murals on concrete storage bunkers in City parks
- Bell Box Community Murals – Six to eight artists will be selected to paint murals on Bell Canada utility boxes throughout the City
Submissions will be evaluated based on your connection to Richmond Hill, experience with painting outdoor surfaces, your mural concept and a portfolio of past work. A jury of staff and community members with an arts and culture background will select artists. Your inspiration for your mural can draw on the City’s anniversary brand story along with its colours.
For a complete list of eligibility criteria and to apply, visit RichmondHill.ca/RH150.
Pay Parking Takes Effect April 1 for the Park and Oak Ridges Community Centre
Pay parking at Lake Wilcox Park will be in effect April 1 through September 30. Richmond Hill residents are reminded to get their free parking permit for the park and community centre online at Parking.RichmondHill.ca.
Parking for non-residents and those without permits costs $4 per hour at the Oak Ridges Community Centre, the skate park and the north gravel lots and $7 per hour at the main/splash pad lot.
During the spring and summer months, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help manage traffic. In addition:
- Weekend parking on the streets neighbouring Lake Wilcox Park is restricted to residents and their guests with a permit.
- Permit parking is in effect seven days a week on Bayview Park Lane, the west end of Dariole Drive and Sandbanks Drive.
- Street parking permits are available for residents who live in the area.
If you have lost your permit or are new to the neighbourhood, please contact the City’s Parking team at 905-771-8860 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For more information on parking at Lake Wilcox Park and/or to obtain your free resident permit, visit RichmondHill.ca/Parking.
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.