Upcoming herbicide application to control Tree of Heaven beginning October 13th, 2026 at Helen Molassy Park, Orchard Heights Park and along the Waterfront Trail, just west of J.C. Saddington Park.
Contractors working on behalf of the City, Brinkman & Associates Reforestation Ltd., will apply Garlon (Triclopyr) directly to the stems of the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Plant material will be left standing for 30 days, then cut down. Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Treatment should be completed within 2 weeks, but the timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.
This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.
Turn a walk in the park into an illustrated storybook adventure. Families can read, explore and get active year-round at four Mississauga parks
City services | October 8, 2026
Adventure is waiting. Just follow the pages. Residents are invited to discover StoryWalk®, a free outdoor experience that transforms select park trails across Mississauga into interactive reading adventures. Combining literacy, outdoor recreation and active living, StoryWalk® encourages residents to explore their community and foster a love of reading.
Illustrated pages from select children’s books are posted on signs along walking paths at four parks. These stories have been selected by Mississauga Library staff and reflect diverse, family-friendly themes told with colourful illustrations, making the experience enjoyable for readers of all ages and reading levels. Each participating location features a different story by a Canadian author, encouraging families to explore new parks and discover a unique reading adventure at every stop:
I Am Canada: A Celebration by Heather Patterson – (Malton Greenway, 3555 Etude Dr.): a True North tribute to Canada and Canadian children by 13 of Canada’s finest illustrators.
Here Are the Seeds by JaNay Brown-Wood – (Lake Aquitaine Park, 2750 Aquitaine Ave.): a rhythmic story about two children growing a garden and learning about nature.
Picture a Tree by Barbara Reid – (Mississauga Valley, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.): a celebration of trees in every season featuring lyrical text and plasticine artwork.
StoryWalk® trails are available year-round during regular park hours. The trails are accessible and maintained through all seasons, allowing residents to enjoy the experience anytime and at their own pace.
Visit a participating park, breathe in some fresh air and watch a story come to life with every step. Read. Walk. Repeat!
Enjoy reading Fox and Squirrel by Ruth Ohi as you walk along the trail at JC Saddington Park.
More information
When the trails end, the tales continue at Mississauga Library. Residents can enjoy a range of programs and borrow books, movies, games and more. Explore the full catalogue and see all the programs available at mississaugalibrary.ca.
Mississauga has more than 500 parks to explore. There are lots of opportunities to get outside and explore nature in the city. Find local parks and amenities near you at mississauga.ca/parks.
StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson and Rachel Senechal from Vermont’s Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Volunteers helped put down roots for a greener Mississauga at Courtneypark Athletic Fields.
City services | September 23, 2026
TD Tree Days event on September 19 helps grow Mississauga’s urban forest and advance the City’s goal of planting one million trees by 2032.
While leaves will soon begin to fall this season, volunteers are helping grow Mississauga’s urban forest one tree at a time.
125 volunteers signed up to plant 525 native trees and shrubs, such as Sugar Maple, White Birch and White Spruce, on September 19 at Courtneypark Athletic Fields as part of TD Tree Days. Not only will the trees add to the city’s greenery, but they will also strengthen local biodiversity.
The City selected Courtneypark Athletic Fields as part of a bigger plan to naturalize approximately one hectare of mowed turfgrass. The planting will create new habitat for wildlife, strengthen connections between nearby green spaces and contribute to a healthier, more resilient urban forest. Over time, the trees and shrubs will provide additional benefits such as increased shade, carbon storage and improved air quality.
Since 2014, the City’s partnership with TD Tree Days has helped bring volunteers together to restore natural areas and plant thousands of trees and shrubs across Mississauga.
These annual events support the City’s broader efforts to expand Mississauga’s urban forest and improve the health of local ecosystems.
In total, the City will plant a total of 1,175 native trees and shrubs at Courtneypark Athletic Fields.
Recognizing National Tree Day
On this National Tree Day (September 23), learn how the City is working to grow and protect Mississauga’s urban forest and the many benefits trees provide to our community.
The project commemorates a supersonic jet that was designed and built in the 1950s in Malton.
Entertainment and activities | August 19, 2026
The City of Mississauga, in partnership with the Malton Business Improvement Area (BIA), invites the community to attend an exciting unveiling of a replica of the Avro Arrow CF-105 (RL-201), which was permanently installed in the Flight Garden located within Paul Coffey Park.Join Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 Councillor Natalie Hart, Members of Council, Sam Kohli, Chair, Malton BIA, project sponsors and other special guests for a commemorative outdoor ceremony that will include the official unveiling of the Avro Arrow. Additional event details can be found below.
When:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Paul Coffey Park (Flight Garden) 6990 Goreway Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4T 1A9
Who:
Mayor Carolyn Parrish
Ward 5 Councillor, Natalie Hart
Members of Council
Sam Kohli, Chair, Malton BIA
Project sponsors and special guests
Cost:
Free
The project commemorates a supersonic jet that was designed and built in the 1950s in Mississauga’s Malton neighbourhood. Impressively, the original Avro Arrow was the largest plane of its kind when built, measuring 55 feet wide and 72 feet long. The Arrow included many firsts: digital computers and computer numerical control machining were used in the design and components; computer-controlled navigation, weapons release, electronic counter measures and jamming technology. In its time, the jet had superior speed, lower weight and the ability to carry more payloads.
Adventure is waiting. Just follow the pages. Residents are invited to discover 
