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Tavistock, ON - On Friday, local MPP Ernie Hardeman was at the Tavistock Queen’s Park to celebrate the grand opening of the new Tavistock Spray Pad. The new Spray Pad was made possible through a $150,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation, which supplemented over $100,000 in community fundraising efforts.
“It’s great to see people and the province working together to make projects like this one come to life in our communities,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “This wonderful spray pad certainly meets the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s mission to foster more active lifestyles and bring people together.”
The project will offer a unique, inclusive, and accessible play area that expands the community’s outdoor recreation options. Spray pads are non-slip aquatic play areas with no standing water that instead feature water sprinklers, sprayers, nozzles and games that are motion-activated or on limited run times. Spray pads are a safe, lower-cost and lower-maintenance alternative to outdoor pools while supporting childhood development through socialization, developing motor skills, and learning through play.
“The residents, staff and Council of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock are grateful for the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation in helping to make the new Tavistock Spray Pad a reality," said Mayor Phil Schaefer. "Their support, along with local businesses and residents, will ensure families have an additional facility for enjoyment and fun activity, without having to leave the Township."
Located in the heart of northern Oxford County, the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is a great place to work, live and play. Accessible by highway, air and railway, East Zorra-Tavistock’s settled areas are a short drive from Highway 401, 402 and 403 and is located near several airports. East Zorra-Tavistock is a part of the eight area municipalities that make up the Oxford County municipal government. The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock was formed through the amalgamation of numerous communities, including Braemar, Cassel, East Zorra, Hickson, Huntingford, Innerkip, Perry Mine, Perrys Lane, Strathallan, Tavistock, Tollgate, and Willow Lake. East Zorra-Tavistock’s three largest towns are Hickson, Innerkip and Tavistock. The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock municipal office is located in Hickson. Learn more at www.ezt.ca.
“Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why funding that my ministry is providing through the OTF is so important. Our government wants to ensure that these programs and spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation website to learn more.
Organization Contact for Media Inquiries:
Meaghan Vader, Corporate Initiatives Officer/Deputy Clerk
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
communications@ezt.ca
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