Mayor Drew Dilkens today provided with 6th District Councilman Jo-Anne Gignac, Faro Riverside Miracle Park Steering Committee Co-chairs Bill Kyle and Rick Farrow, and Riverside Little Baseball Game Day Miracle League Director Jason Dupuis The latest developments in the reconstruction of Faro Riverside Miracle Park and announced plans for an official grand opening ceremony to be held on May 14, 2022.
The Miracle Park project is led by the Riverside Minor Baseball Association and approved by the City Council in 2017 to transform the original Riverside Arena property into a modern and inclusive outdoor community center with diverse entertainment and sports facilities for all The ability of tourists of different ages to use. The steering committee led the fundraising efforts for park revitalization, including committee co-chair and Farrow CEO Rick Farrow, Canadian Tire Startup Charity, Solcz Family Foundation, Toldo Foundation, Windsor Moramos Shrine Club and Trillium Ontario A generous donation from the Grass Foundation. Many others.
The City Council invested approximately US$1.9 million in the overall development of Farrow Riverside Miracle Park. Assemblyman Jo-Anne Gignac also donated US$100,000 in ward funds to support the project. The final phase of construction is underway, and the following enhancements will be added to the park:
Other upgrades completed last year include the following:
It is expected that all construction will be completed before the official opening ceremony on May 14, 2022. This will kick off Windsor’s first Marvel League baseball season; celebrate the completion of the project; and pay tribute to the many community residents, philanthropists and partners who have contributed to the revival of the historic park in the Riverside Center at 6755 Wyandotte Street East .
For more information about Farrow Riverside Miracle Park, please visit farrowriversidemiraclepark.com.
"The transformation of Miracle Park by the Faroe River has added new vitality to one of Windsor’s most historic neighborhoods. The park has quickly become one of Windsor’s largest outdoor recreational attractions, suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities, and more More improvements. This fall, we will add a new Toldo Foundation barrier-free health trail, complete the landscaping around the new sports station, and add the finishing touches of the baseball field in time for the grand opening in May next year. Without our community These improvements are impossible to achieve. I thank the Riverside Minor Baseball Association and the steering committee members for their leadership in making this project fruitful." – Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens
"Farrow Riverside Miracle Park represents the best that the community can achieve when we work together to improve the community and improve the quality of life for all residents. This is a project that I am proud to support, and I am very happy that I invested in the $100,000 branch Funding has helped achieve the "miracle." I would like to thank the Riverside Minor Baseball Association for its vision and continued support for the youth of Riverside. This is a dedicated volunteer group that continues the tradition of serving the community, which is the icon of Riverside. I Thanks to all the generous donors and fundraising volunteers; we look forward to the official grand opening in spring, when we can gather together to celebrate this impressive park and the people who make it possible." – 6 District Councillor Jo -Anne Gignac
"After years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Riverside Little Baseball Association is looking forward to realizing our dream of opening Windsor’s first Riverside Baseball Miracle League in our most advanced Miracle Diamond. We hope that the community can join us. Participate in the grand opening ceremony on May 14, 2022, when we will hold the ceremonial first game, and thank all the supporters who made the'miracle' possible." —Tom Laporte, Riverside President of Major League Baseball