RBJ Schlegel Park officially open (3 photos)
Posted Sep 9, 2020 05:45:00 PM.
Kitchener's newest park is now open.
A grand opening for RBJ Schlegel Park was held on Wednesday morning.
The park, formerly known as South Kitchener District Park, is located at 1164 Huron Road.
The city says the 42-acre parkland features diverse park amenities and green infrastructure to support the recreational needs and well-being of residents.
Completion of phase one features include one of the city's largest playgrounds, and artificial turf fields that are now open.
Additional amenities such as the splash pad, and cricket pitch are set to open next year.
The 2.3-million-dollar contribution from RBJ Schlegel, a local company involved in seniors care and urban development, is the largest sponsorship agreement in the city's history.
“Our three-generation family business has been focused on building healthy, age friendly communities since the 1940's,” said Chief Executive Officer James Schlegel. “We are honoured to contribute to such an important recreational amenity which will be heavily used by the young, active families in this part of the city and will contribute to building a strong community which is so important to the health of our society and country.”
Today was a rewarding day – officially opening phase 1 of RBJ Schlegel Park! It's been years in the making & I never gave up hope & determination to get this park in our community. Thanks to all those who helped make it happen from staff to council colleagues & to the Schelgels pic.twitter.com/1e8BWouskk
— Kelly Galloway-Sealock (@gallowaykelly) September 9, 2020
VIDEO: RBJ Schlegel Park's official opening at Fischer-Hallman and Huron Road. pic.twitter.com/aAmDCjcyFw
— Mark Pare (@MarkLPare) September 9, 2020
