Tribute is being paid to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the British throne by giving a new west end park the name of Jubilee Park.
It’s one of two names for new neighbourhood parks recommended by the city’s naming committee and approved by city council without discussion last week.
A member of the public came up with the name Jubilee Park for a small, 0.54-acre park near the intersection of Elmira Road and Westra Drive in the west end, a city staff report says. The park is part of the Mitchell Farm Chillico Glen Phase 2 subdivision.
The name derives from 2012 being the Diamond Jubilee year for the queen. “In recognition of this momentous and historic occasion, and the fact that Guelph is the ‘Royal City,” this park will be a reminder of our homage to her Majesty,” the report says.
The other neighbourhood park whose name was approved by council is Ellis Creek Park, a 4.9-acre park in the Kortright East subdivision that fronts onto Sweeny Drive and McCain Street.
This park backs directly onto the Ellis Creek wetland, which is designated as a provincially significant swamp. “The public will have access from the park into the wetland, via a formalized trail system, to explore and enjoy this important geographic landform,” the report says.
This name was suggested by a member of the naming committee, which presents an annual report to council on naming of city assets.