New Abbotsford park to open next week with community block party

ABBOTSFORD — Residents are invited to attend a block party celebrating the grand opening of Gilmour Park in the Marshall McCallum neighbourhood next week.

The park, located at 33932 Gilmour Road, features amenities for all ages, such as a playground with parkour-inspired agility structure, table tennis, three outdoor fitness stations and more.

“Providing high-quality parks and outdoor recreation opportunities for Abbotsford residents is a key priority for City Council, and we’re thrilled to welcome the community to the new Gilmour Park,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. 

“This park creates a place where people can get active, spend time outdoors, and build connections with family, friends and neighbours.”

The community block party is set to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.

Gilmour Park is part of a series of the City’s investments to upgrade parks and recreation throughout Abbotsford, along with Engineer Park and the new splash pad at Crossley Park.

Construction began in January this year and covers roughly 1,300 square metres of undeveloped land, surrounded by residential properties.