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In March 2018, in recognition of its 100th Anniversary on April 1, 2020, the Rotary Club of Welland invited proposals from Rotarians and Welland citizens for ideas for a Legacy Project. Seven proposals were received and reviewed by the Anniversary Committee. A City of Welland proposal, recognized for its creativity and commitment to developing a legacy park which supports the physical and emotional well-being of the community along the Welland Recreational Waterway, was selected.

 

On March 19, 2019, the City of Welland and the Rotary Club jointly announced the 100^th Anniversary Legacy Project. Welland Rotary will contribute $100,000 to this community Legacy Project initiative. This notable recreation area, to be named ‘Rotary Club of Welland Park’, is located south of Lincoln Street on the west side of the Welland Recreational Waterway.

 

Partially developed with docks, a new skateboard park, and bicycle/walk paths, it is envisioned to be a multi-faceted recreational site where we will be able to reflect Rotary’s values and mission.

 

“I’d like to thank the Rotary Club of Welland for their significant financial contribution and continued volunteerism to our community. This contribution and the creation of the Rotary Club of Welland Park, builds on the momentum generated along with the investments made to create a public space and an interregional destination designed to bring more families and individuals to our recreational waterway to enjoy new amenities and programming,” said Welland Mayor Frank Campion.  “We look forward to partnering with Rotary on a park concept over the next twelve months and incorporating this into our multi-phase canal redevelopment strategy.”

 

“The Rotary Club of Welland looks forward to developing a public space in Welland that includes a place where we are able to reflect our values and mission,” said David Alexander, Rotary Club of Welland President. “We received a number of great ideas that I hope, in the future, we will also be able to consider.”