Mississauga Ward 1 Coun. Stephen Dasko, in a post to social media, described the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area as “an incredible collaborative initiative that will be 64 acres along Mississauga’s shoreline.”
Construction of the new trails and other park infrastructure began in fall 2023.
Project leaders have said their more recent focus has been on “creating a unique space for the public to enjoy” once the conservation area opens.
“Through consultation with our Indigenous partners, community advisory members and partner organizations, we‘re planning to build an accessible network of trails, boardwalks, lookouts and gathering spaces,” CVC said in an earlier project update. “These new amenities will provide scenic connections to the lake, wetlands, grasslands and forest environments at the conservation area, showcasing the diverse cultural and ecological history of the site.”
As part of the Brightwater development and ongoing maintenance of City of Mississauga lands, including the delivery of new public parks and improvements to the existing Waterfront Trail, it has recently come to both ours and the City’s attention that increased shoreline protection measures are required to address erosion hazards from Lake Ontario along the section of the Waterfront Trail south of Brightwater between Ben Machree Park and JC Saddington Park. Construction will include the installation of a new armour stone revetment and the excavation and replacement of soil to stabilize and protect the shoreline and waterfront trail network, as well as to prevent future erosion and damage from lake waves and ice. The majority of the work is within municipal property, with a portion being within the Brightwater property; however, the Brightwater team has agreed to complete all of the work on behalf of the City concurrently with our own required work along the shoreline. All of the work will be completed in accordance with approvals from the City of Mississauga, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
In order to complete this work in a safe and efficient manner, the Waterfront Trail south of Brightwater between JC Saddington Park and Ben Machree Park will need to be closed to the public for the duration of construction activities.
Signage with alternate travel routes will be posted at both ends of this section of the Waterfront Trail, within JC Saddington and Ben Machree parks, prior to and during the closure. The detour will be up/down Mississauga Rd S, along Lakeshore Rd W, and up/down Pine Ave S to connect back to the Trail. We are working with the City to ensure winter snow maintenance is prioritized on the sidewalks and any bike lanes along this detour. We do apologize for the inconvenience and want to confirm that the Waterfront Trail in this section will be fully restored and reopened in March 2025 upon completion of construction.
Please be advised that Parks seasonal washrooms are now closed for the year, with re-opening scheduled for April 2025. Our teams will be working across the City over the next month to complete the winterization process for these facilities, with support from FM to complete year-end extensive cleaning. Our year-round Parks washrooms remain open and on a routine cleaning schedule.
For reference, noted below is the list of full-year/seasonal washrooms across the City.
Parks Washrooms
12 Month, insulated/heated – Open for use:
Lakeside Park
Richard’s Memorial Park
Jack Darling Memorial Park – Leash Free Zone only
Community Common
Dr. Martin L. Dobkin Park
Erindale Park
Visual Arts Mississauga @ Riverwood
A.E. Crookes (Lakefront Prom south launch ramp)
Marina Park (lighthouse)
R.K. McMillan Park
Garnetwood Park
Mount Charles Park
Lisgar Fields
Father Angelos Saad Memorial Park
Churchill Meadows CC/Mattamy Sports Park
Seasonal, non-insulated/non-winterized (Apr-Oct) – Now closed:
Birchwood Park
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
Jack Darling Memorial Park – East & West
Brickyard Park
J.C. Saddington Park
Lakefront Promenade – Douglas Kennedy/Central Headlands
Pre-registration is required to participate in clean-up activities. By clicking the link above, you will be directed to a page on Eventbrite to complete your registration. Parks.CommunityDevelopment@mississauga.ca
The magical piece in Mississauga’s city centre represents the city’s rich diversity.
October 8, 2024
Last Friday, French artist Saype unveiled his monumental fresco at Community Common Parkin downtown Mississauga, in recognition of the City’s 50th anniversary. The piece, titled Citizens, was created on a three-acre lawn “canvas” and features a child playing with Kapla blocks, small wooden planks that have shaped the childhood of many of us, including Saype himself. Through this artwork, Saype seeks to emphasize the importance of coming together as a community for a common goal by acknowledging the amalgamated beginnings of the city and celebrating our unique and diverse cultural make up.
For Saype, this creation embodies the cooperation essential to constructing a community that offers a prosperous future for all. Through this piece, he invites us to reflect on how even the smallest contribution can help shape a better world.
In partnership with Visit Mississauga Saype was invited to come to the city to create the land art fresco in celebration of Mississauga’s diversity and rich past, dynamic present, and promising future. The artwork stands in striking contrast to the modern skyscrapers surrounding the park, highlighting the simplicity of childhood and humanity at work amid the growing urban development of Mississauga’s downtown area.
Using biodegradable paints specially created by Saype, the greyscale mural has since faded away leaving only the everlasting memories of his work with those who were able to witness this once-in-a-lifetime art installation in person. However, despite the passage of his frescoes, images and videos of his work will leave an impact on people around the world for years to come, without leaving an impact on nature.
Sharing similar messages around the world, Saype has created more than 50 majestic artworks in international cities including New York, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and many more. His original work in Mississauga is a first for the province, and for English-speaking Canada.
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To learn more about the City of Mississauga’s 50th anniversary visit, mississauga.ca/50
Visit Mississauga
Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.
Please be advised that Maple Hill Tree Service working on behalf of the City of Mississauga will be performing the removal and herbicide treatment of Tree of Heaven in Orchard Heights Park, and in Helen Molasy Park under a joint invasive species management project with our Natural Areas Management Team to support our woodland management efforts. 38 trees in Orchard Heights Park have been identified and marked for removal and treatment, and 13 trees have been identified and marked for removal and treatment in Helen Molasy Park , to enhance the integrity of the woodland. Tree of Heaven has become a widespread invasive species across North America known to quickly and aggressively establish itself while inhibiting the growth of native plants. Its control is critical to maintain the balance of the native ecosystems and biodiversity. Debris generated from operations will be removed from site. Timing of work is weather dependent but is expected to initiate within the next 2 weeks.
All Tree of Heaven which will be removed will be treated by a herbicide application to the remaining stumps. The reason for this herbicide application will be to prevent aggressive resprouting known to occur with these trees. The herbicide that will be used is Garlon XRT (active ingredient: Triclopyr). The herbicide will be directly applied to the stump to minimize the potential for impacts to the surrounding areas. As per provincial regulations, a notice of upcoming herbicide application will be posted on-site at least 24 hours in advance of the work and will remain at least 48 hours afterwards.
Following treatment, the area will be monitored to determine if any further treatment will be needed in 2025.
Mississauga is excited to be the latest global city to welcome international artist Saype to paint a custom land art piece. From Wednesday, September 25 to Friday, October 4, the lawn at Community Common Park will be transformed as it becomes the canvas for Saype’s newest land art painting. Saype’s land art creations are massive in scale – he will be using a three-acre space at Community Common Park to create his land art fresco in Mississauga.
Visit Mississauga works with partners to bring events and attractions to the city which align with Mississauga’s values of celebrating diversity and fostering mutual understanding. Through his art, Saype aims to break down borders and barriers and evoke a sense of mutual support and hope among mankind and across the globe.
Saype’s aligned goals and majestic artwork prompted Visit Mississauga to invite and commission Saype to create an artwork in Mississauga, and we are honoured that he accepted the invitation to share his talent with our city.
Saype has created more than 50 majestic land art artworks in cities around the world, including New York, Paris, Venice, Geneva, Cape Town, Turin, Dubai, Nairobi, Istanbul, Ouagadougou, Miami and Tokyo. His work in Mississauga will be his first in English-speaking Canada.
The biodegradable fresco paint was specially created by Saype and is designed to fade away, so visitors will have a limited time to witness this once-in-a-lifetime art installation in the heart of Mississauga.
What
See Saype in action, creating his custom land art piece in the centre of Mississauga.
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About Saype
Saype is an internationally renowned artist from France who is known for creating ultra-realistic giant paintings in nature (frescoes) on the ground across the world, using biodegradable paint he invented himself. In 2019, Forbes magazine ranked him among the 30 most influential people under 30 in art and culture. Saype specializes in grass painting and ephemeral land art. Through his works he aims to capture the fragility of our societies and the challenges humanity faces, while breaking down borders and barriers and evoking a sense of mutual support and hope among mankind and across the globe.
Visit Mississauga
Visit Mississauga is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Mississauga. The organization is industry-led and responsible for developing a tourism strategy and leading tourism marketing and development efforts for Mississauga. Visit Mississauga is committed to implementing the City of Mississauga’s Tourism Master Plan, promoting local businesses and co-ordinating large-scale events within the city. Learn more at visitmississauga.ca.
Credit: SAYPECredit: Valentin FlauraudCredit: Valentin Flauraud for SAYPE
