River Ridge Park Officially Opens

The Municipality of Lakeshore opened the new and improved River Ridge Park on July 7, 2022, with Mayor Bain and Council members officially cutting the ribbon.

The park is located on Oakwood Avenue between Lakeshore Discovery Public School and St. Anne Catholic Secondary School. 

New amenities at the park include a splash pad, washroom and change room facilities, shade structures, exercise equipment, new lighting, parking area, pickleball courts, and landscaping.  

“With schools out, it’s a great time to reveal the new and improved River Ridge Park,” said Mayor Tom Bain. “This park is the perfect addition to a growing area. It will serve as a gathering place for community members of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and cool off at the splash pad.” 

Background 

• River Ridge Park is classified as a Community Park in the Lakeshore Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
• The total construction cost for the park improvement was $2.4 million. 
• The expanded park will serve residents in one of the fastest-growing areas in Lakeshore and Southwestern Ontario, as well as two local schools and the Ontario Early Years Centre. 
• The park offers accessible amenities for all ages, including a splash pad for kids and a walking trail and exercise equipment for adults. 
• The park is located next to a multi-use trail, which provides pedestrian-friendly access to the park as well as connectivity with the regional trail system and Lakeshore’s other parks.