{"id":918249,"date":"2026-10-02T20:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918249\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:44:15","slug":"new-cricket-field-other-upgrades-coming-to-award-winning-mississauga-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918249\/","title":{"rendered":"New cricket field, other upgrades coming to award-winning Mississauga park"},"content":{"rendered":"

An award-winning Mississauga park is being upgraded to include a new cricket facility, permanent washrooms and other amenities.<\/p>\n

The City of Mississauga said construction is underway on a new cricket field at Saigon Park, which opened to the public on Matheson Boulevard, just west of Hurontario Street, in May 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saigon Park was recognized with an Award of Merit<\/a> at the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards, held every two years to recognize the best in architecture and city design in Canada\u2019s seventh-largest city.<\/p>\n

The park recognizes the Vietnamese-Canadian community, members of which found refuge in Canada during the Fall of Saigon in April 1975.<\/p>\n

The city said in an online project update it\u2019s \u201cexpanding Saigon Park to provide residents with a dedicated facility to play cricket. Saigon Park, because of its size and location, was identified as an opportunity to meet the growing need for a cricket field in this recreational area.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new cricket field will include: \u00a0<\/p>\n

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3 natural wickets
\n1 artificial turf wicket
\nSports field lighting
\nCricket batting cage
\nField irrigation system
\nBatter\u2019s eye screens
\nPlayer benches
\nFencing around the perimeter
\nWashroom building
\nParking lot
\nAccessible trail connections<\/p>\n

City officials said they completed public engagement activities related to the project in November 2024. In addition, the city sent other information detailing improvements to the park to residents in the surrounding areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The pier at Saigon Park offers views of the stormwater pond.<\/p>\n

When it opened nearly five years ago, Saigon Park featured, among other amenities, a one-kilometre trail and outdoor fitness equipment for visitors to enjoy.<\/p>\n

A permanent public art piece and a pier with lookout points to a serene stormwater pond are also among the park\u2019s features.<\/p>\n

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City of Mississauga officials said earlier Saigon Park \u201cpays homage to Mississauga\u2019s friendship with the Vietnamese-Canadian community.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added the name Saigon \u201crepresents the values of democracy, freedom and harmony to the Vietnamese-Canadian community who found refuge in Canada when they were forced to flee Vietnam during the Fall of Saigon in April 1975.\u201d<\/p>\n

The city further noted back in 2022 that community groups and all levels of government responded more than 45 years ago with compassion and welcomed 60,000 Vietnamese refugees to Canada.<\/p>\n

(Cover photo: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n

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Image shows plan for the new cricket facility. (Source: City of Mississauga)<\/p>\n

Listening to residents means delivering better public spaces! \u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n

From a brand-new cricket pitch and shade structures to permanent washroom facilities, these upcoming additions at Saigon Park will make it easier for families and sports lovers across Ward 5 to enjoy the outdoors. pic.twitter.com\/Pi0mtpKgCf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Councillor Natalie Hart (@HartNatalieA) September 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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