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Empey-Poirier Park – Playground Project

6086 Vine St WilliamstownK0C 2J0

Target Completion Date: December 31, 2023

What is this project about?

The Empey-Poirier Park Playground Project’s purpose is to install a new playground and swing set to service the Township of South Glengarry, specifically the Glendale subdivision community. The previous structure and swing set was removed in the Fall of 2022 following a failed play structure inspection, therefore the Township and community would like to install a replacement in the near future in order to continue providing recreation opportunities to the Glendale community.
Empey-Poirier Park offers a large green space, outdoor rink, basketball court and previously a play structure and swing set. This park has been highly used in the past and with a new play structure and swing set, it will provide a safe and active opportunity for growth, play, and learning within the Township.

Why is this project important to the community?

Due to health and safety reasons, the previous play structure and swing set had to be removed to keep the community safe. The play equipment within the park was an important asset that served the community in many ways through play, inclusion and outdoor learning. This park as a whole creates a community hub for Glendale residents to enjoy outdoor recreation and through this, provides a sense of community. In order to help sustain the quality of life in the community, it is important that replacement play equipment be installed. Providing this replacement will ensure that recreation needs are being met and proper amenities are being offered.

October 4, 2022
Empey-Poirier Park – Playground Project

November 15, 2022
Kris Sharpe

Play structures are important in the development of kids and are a great place for parents to meet other parents and form strong communities.please support this great cause.

November 15, 2022
Ann O’Shea

Glendale subdivision is such a charming little community. Although I am not personally from the area, I have visited many friends from the area over the years. As younger families... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Lucie Emond

I am saddened at the loss of small community playgrounds everywhere. Children need a place to get together and have face to face fun. It is my wish that this park can re-become a... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Nancy Blakely

Outdoor play and socialization are crucial elements of healthy childhood development. Having a safe place with engaging play equipment is a necessity in this neighborhood.

November 15, 2022
Kim Q

I grew up in the Glendale Subdivision and spent hours almost every day at this park! I have so many great memories of meeting up with neighbourhood friends and playing games, or... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Joanne

The kids in this small quiet community really need a place to be kids. We have to have a place for them to let off the energy that we all know they have stored up and encourage... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Debbie Villeneuve

A safe play structure is important in allowing children to release energy, get active, socializing and fresh air.

November 15, 2022
Natalie Corneau

Every neighbourhood deserves a safe place for kids to play. A playground is where you learn life skills, social skills, motor skills. South Glengarry has amazing parks and... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Joyce Fortier

Every community, indeed every child needs and deserves a safe playground. It became amply clear to me since the beginning of the pandemic. The community park in fact saved the... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Mrs.O

Children should have swings and play structures in their lives, parents should have somewhere to take their young children where it’s free and great for their physical and... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Kelly Tessier

Children need a space where they can be children. They need fresh air and other children to play with so they can grow and be healthy.

November 15, 2022
Jasmynn

My mother and grandmother to 4 plus grandchildren lives in the subdivision and loves it. As a family we would walk down to the park for the children to play. This is one of their... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Johneen Everson

Community parks and playgrounds make a huge difference in the lives of families. They promote active play, collaboration with others, allow youth to negotiate social relationships... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Callie

Every child deserves a park to play at in their immediate community that is safe. I grew up close to this park and was able to enjoy many memories there.

November 15, 2022
Em

Everyone deserves to have a safe place to play and get together with their friends and family, for the children in this neighbourhood, with the park taken away from them is one... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Rob Gadbois

I feel a play structure is important to any community where kids have a safe place to spend quality time. Not only does a play structure offer a safe place where children can... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Marni

I was attracted to this subdivision because of the country feel with such a large park with different activities. The play structure entices families to use the park as it appeals... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Riley

This is the park that I grew up playing at with my family and friends. I have so many fond memories at this park. Every child deserves to make these kinds of memories at their... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Brenda White

Growing up and playing outdoors with my sister and brothers, friends and cousins was such an important part of my life – and some of my absolute best memories. Having a... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Angela

Access to a park with a playground is a valuable asset to children. It provides them with many opportunities to grow and learn and be social/build friendships with other children.... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
J Allen

Every neighborhood needs a play structure for children and a place to be happy and socializing. It would mean so much to my family have a refurbished park place at Empey Poirier... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Faye Allott

We need this place to be rebuilt for our children/grandchildren. A safe place to play & laugh. My grandaughters favorite place to go is the park!!! Please make this... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Tammy

Community Parks are necessary for all children and their families. My children loved playing on play structures and meeting new friends to play with.

November 15, 2022
Stephanie M.

My children and I spent so many wonderful hours moving and socializing at our community park. It was and still is a valuable green space where children can be active (or even... READ MORE >>

November 15, 2022
Kieran Kennedy

I fully support the realization of this project given the many developmental benefits that playgrounds afford children. The type of play happening on playgrounds are an essential... READ MORE >>

November 14, 2022
JoAnne Davidson

What a wonderful project for a small welcoming of the community. During these stressful times it’s important for children and families to come together in a local, safe meeting... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Sienna Jackson

Would love to have the park updated, our kids deserve a place to run and be KIDS! The park was a perfect place for them to make friends in our area. It’s great to have a... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Melanie

This neighbour and community is in need of this playground. We need a safe place for our children to play. Since the playground has been closed due to safety the children are... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Mavis Collins

This park is extremely important to the children of this area. It’s a safe environment to play, a place to socialize with your neighbors and get to know them A sense of... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Leanne Woods

Having grown up in a small town myself, I was thrilled to see my grandchildren being able to enjoy their own community park. It not only provides a safe place to play, but builds... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Michael L

A park with activities for children to do (especially being distant from any other entertainment), is detrimental for the children. Please do the right thing and keep the kids in... READ MORE >>

November 10, 2022
Denise Jalbert

Our children grew up beside the park. Initially the park was on a daily basis full of children taking in all the benefits of having a park near them. The young families and future... READ MORE >>

November 9, 2022
Brittany Stewart

We moved into the area in Summer of 2019, and all 5 of our kids loved going to the park. Whether it was playing on the structure, digging in the sand, or swinging on the swing.... READ MORE >>

November 9, 2022
Mark Rafuse

I just can’t imagine growing up not having access to a proper playground. We NEED a replacement for the old structure.

November 9, 2022
Ron & Patsy

We have been living in the subdivision for 34 years . Both our Daughters and our Grandchildren have enjoyed the park. Unfortunately, the state of the park has gone downhill... READ MORE >>

November 9, 2022
Carol R

Children need a place to go to where they can play with other friends. Seeing them all play together, running around and laughing is what they need as well as us parents need.... READ MORE >>

November 8, 2022
Dylan Woods

I’d love for the township to receive a grant for the Empey-Poirier Park. My family and I (3 young boys) moved into the subdivision about 3 years ago and one of the selling... READ MORE >>

November 4, 2022
Melissa

I grew up in the Glendale and remember having the joys playing at the park with all my neighbourhood friends. We would get together every chance we had to play grounders and tag.... READ MORE >>

November 3, 2022
Chantal

When you’re in the “country” as a kid… there’s not much to do. That park, we were at every day as a kid. Especially when there was a rink. Just rebuild a park….

November 3, 2022
Brittany Coughlan-Quenneville

I grew up in Glendale playing at this park. I actually met my husband at this park when we were teens. Now that I have a child of my own, I’d love to bring her to play on a... READ MORE >>

November 3, 2022
Pregent Debbie

It’s so heartwarming to read all of the stories and memories from our glendale subdivision families.Everyone who had a hand in the building and upkeep of the park should... READ MORE >>

November 2, 2022
Kayla Grant

I grew upon the Glendale and so many memories were made at this park. My parents still live there and when I come down to visit from Calgary with my three young children, I... READ MORE >>

November 1, 2022
Lis Beauchemin

I have been a part of the Glendale Subdivision technically since 2003 and brought my kids to the park when they were little. I now have grandkids who enjoy the park and we are all... READ MORE >>

November 1, 2022
Julie Lamarche

It’s a park I spent time at growing up and really hope that others will be able to enjoy the park for many years to come! Brings such a beautiful sense of community and provides... READ MORE >>

November 1, 2022
Hayley

Community parks, especially in small towns are so important for families! They help create so many good memories within the community and it’s wonderful to see young families... READ MORE >>

November 1, 2022
Heather Patterson

Growing up I played at the park numerous times, meeting many new people and creating lifelong memories. Outdoor playgrounds are important and crucial to child development in so... READ MORE >>

October 31, 2022
Zac Pregent

I grew up in this area and flooded the rink for a few seasons. Funding the construction of a larger Shiny rink with a board less side skating path along with an up to date play... READ MORE >>

October 31, 2022
Kim

We’ve been living in the subdivision for24 yrs & have used the park for showing broomball, solftball, and hockey kicking the soccer ball around with our niece, nephews,... READ MORE >>

October 31, 2022
Sylviane Dutrisac

We are newer to the area and this park is the closest to us. We could actually access it via the Peanut Line! Our kids needs a safe park that’s nearby they can safely bike too... READ MORE >>

October 31, 2022
Pregent Debbie

We have lived in the subdivision for over 37yrs.Raised our 3 children here.My husband Bob along with others built the skating rink boards and the heated building.Many hrs were... READ MORE >>

October 28, 2022
Wendy Pomykalski

Empey-Poirier Park has been enjoyed by so many children in our neighborhood over the years but is in dire need of a face lift and a new play structure. Please help revive this... READ MORE >>

October 28, 2022
Tom Pomykalski

Please help revive our beautiful park for all the children of our neighborhood

October 28, 2022
Brenda Smith

I’ve been living in the Glendale subdivision for 30 years now and my both children and my grand daughter played on all the structures in that park . It’s a great... READ MORE >>

October 28, 2022
Michleine Cloutier

We have lived in this subdivision for almost 20 years. Growing up, my kids enjoyed that park, and now their kids look forward to spending time there playing on the swings and the... READ MORE >>

October 27, 2022
Marge and Gerald Smith

Our granddaughters grew up playing at the Empy Poirier Park. It was at this park that they met some of their life long friends. It is so unfortunate that the play structure and... READ MORE >>

October 27, 2022
Kim Morrissette

This park was a huge place of enjoyment for the children in our neighborhood. We fostered many children who played there and grew loving the park. I hope that you consider us for... READ MORE >>

October 27, 2022
Nicole Melnyk

This would be great for when we visit grandma and grandpa. The park is in desperate need of support!

October 27, 2022
Linda-Lee Secord

I live by the park, and my grandchildren look forward to going to the park every time they visit. I am so happy that this project is finally started. I love watching my older... READ MORE >>

October 27, 2022
Cathy Major

A playground is not a playground without a play structure and the ever so popular swing set. Outdoor play is so important and I know this community would benefit greatly from the... READ MORE >>

October 27, 2022
Kim Smith

My kids loved the park, didn’t matter the season, one of them wanted to go there. My son still takes walks over there. It is a great asset to our subdivision. Would be great to... READ MORE >>

October 25, 2022
Sandra Gallinger

The children definitely need a play structure they all miss the swings set ! Please give them a place to play

October 21, 2022
Stuart Thomson

My family has lived in the Glendale Subdivision for the past 20 years. I have very fond memories of taking my daughters to the park to play. We enjoyed getting together with all... READ MORE >>

October 21, 2022
Lynn Kalp

Our subdivision needs a lot of TLC. This includes our community park. My children grew up playing at this park and I would love to see my granddaughter grow up playing there too.

October 21, 2022
Jacqueline Benson

I have lived on the subdivision for 34 years the park was always busy with people playing at the ball diamond and the hockey rink my 2 children were there a lot when growing up... READ MORE >>

October 21, 2022
Johanne

I grew up and have moved back to the Glendale Subdivision with my children. I provided home childcare and we have all enjoyed this park so much I used to meet other childcare... READ MORE >>

October 21, 2022
Susan

Please give this park the grant. Our great niece lives in this neighbourhood and she deserves a safe, fun park for her and her family to enjoy for many years.

October 21, 2022
Lyanne

This subdivision has some family history and now my daughter in law and granddaughter live in this subdivision. I’ve met so many people in that little community because of them... READ MORE >>

October 21, 2022
Kent

Community parks are an important space for young families. Most recently, we want you our community park to see all the great Fall colours and met lots of other families.

October 21, 2022
Alana

It is important to have a safe place for children to play. Let’s ensure our playground is equipped with safe equipment for the children today and the future.

October 21, 2022
Steve Brodie

We need to upgrade and maintain this park for the youth in our neighborhood

October 21, 2022
Tracy

I grew up in the Glendale subdivision. Having a park in this area is such a necessity. I’m so glad to hear that funding has been granted to update this park for our children to... READ MORE >>

October 21, 2022
Deborah Smith

Community Parks are so important. The Empy-Poirier Park has been such a wonderful gathering place for all the kids in the neighborhood through generations. For safety reasons, the... READ MORE >>

October 19, 2022
Mackenzie

I’ve grown up in the this subdivision ! And I now have a little family of my own here along with a few people I grew up with so it would be amazing to see the park come back to... READ MORE >>

October 19, 2022
Kylie Thomson

I grew up playing at this park. We had a whole crew of kids who would go there everyday to play grounders. And in the winter, we would play ice hockey. I would love for my niece... READ MORE >>

October 19, 2022
Janet Robinson

It would be so wonderful to see a great, safe, play space for all of the youngsters in our neighborhood. The laughter of children is so healthy!

October 19, 2022
Lianne Hughes

My children enjoyed many fun moments during their childhood at this park. From skating and swinging to holding small ball hockey birthday party tournaments.Now more than ever we... READ MORE >>

October 19, 2022
Kristina smith

We would use this all the time it would mean so much to us

October 19, 2022
Catherine Poirier

to all elected officials. I understand that the playground equipment has been removed from the Empey-Poirier Park. During your budget deliberations after the election please... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Nicolas Denis

This would be excellent for the little ones when they need to burn some energy. We were quite sad to see the previous little park get shut down, even if it wasn’t the newest... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Natalie wilson

I think a new play structure would be awesome. I went there as a kid and it was pretty run down then. My parents still live there and it would be nice if there was a functional... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Christina

Growing up in the Glendale subdivision, the park was always the go to spot for neighborhood kids, some of my best memories are there. The equipment was rough then and this is over... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Jesse Fontaine

Growing up in the Glendale subdivision there were countless hours spent playing on this play structure and there were always kids and families who would bring their children there... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Jess

This park is important to so many families! The children deserve updated and safer equipment to explore and grow on.

October 13, 2022
TJ B.

To say my neighbourhood friends and I grew up in this park is an understatement. From spending long summer days playing around on the play structure until the mosquitoes chased us... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Danielle

Lovely area with even nicer people! Local families would certainly benefit with a new playground!

October 13, 2022
Bernard Denis

Our family enjoys taking walks to the park here in the subdivision. We were disappointed it had to be closed for security reasons but we agree it needs to be upgraded.

October 13, 2022
Julie Teasdale

My 3 children and I visit parks weekly during the spring, summer and fall. We sometimes drive up to 30 minutes to find a park. Having this park would mean we could have access... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Lefebvre

A new park would be so beneficial to our community to engage our children in informal, experiential learning through play and shared experiences with their friends which has been... READ MORE >>

October 13, 2022
Nicole Roche

Fixing this park would be great for the children that play there! It would also get more children to actually WANT to go because it won’t be such an eyesore.

October 11, 2022
Cody Fontaine

October 11, 2022
Mary Fontaine

Grew up playing on this playground with my brother’s and friend’s. Still live in the subdivision and looking forward to bringing my niece and nephew to the new play... READ MORE >>

October 11, 2022
Angela Fontaine

Our family has been residents of the subdivision for 33yrs. Our children used to play on the original structure when we first arrived here. We were also involved in the fund... READ MORE >>

October 11, 2022
cassandra Lefebvre

While many communities show no signs of children playing outside, our subdivision is filled with children exploring the neighbourhood 365 days a year. The Glendale subdivision is... READ MORE >>

October 11, 2022
Sarah Despatie

I grew up in the Glendale subdivision and spent so much of my time as a kid at this playground or skating rink. I have find memories of my friends and I biking over, and spending... READ MORE >>

October 4, 2022
Michelle OShaughnessy

This family oriented subdivision is deserving of a new inclusive park!

October 4, 2022
Bilbo Baggins

Get the people that live there to pay for it…….

October 4, 2022
France Robert

There are more children now in the Glendale Subdivision, we have a beautiful park but the equipment is awful before a child gets hurt, we need new structure for the playground.... READ MORE >>

October 4, 2022
Melanie Giroux

I grew up in the Glendale and recently returned with my family. Growing up, I spent hours playing at the Empey-Poirier Park and think all the kids in the neighborhood should have... READ MORE >>

October 4, 2022
Vanessa Da Silva

Great area, so many kids and the perfect spot for a new play structure!!

October 4, 2022
Julie Ethier-Denis

We used the park frequently before it was closed recently. Our grandchildren love going to the park. We hope the play structure will be replaced this Spring.

October 4, 2022
Shaun

I have many friends who live around this park, and we have visited it with our children over the years…. great place, great people.

October 4, 2022
Sasha Major

The Glendale subdivision is a beautiful area with many families residing there and young children who would benefit having a new play structure installed. After Covid I encourage... READ MORE >>

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