Victoria Park enhancements to brighten visitor experience year-round

Victoria Park is set to become even more welcoming with upgraded lighting and accessible viewing features, enhancing community events and everyday park use throughout the year. Improvements include new multi-colored LED lighting surrounding the concrete pad and the interior of the bandshell, along with a portable raised seating area that will feature railings and a wheelchair-accessible ramp.

The improvements are made possible through a $165,000 donation from Canada Life, recognizing the company's deep roots in London as it celebrates 100 years at its downtown location. Coinciding with the City's Bicentennial, the investment will enhance one of London's most cherished public spaces while improving accessibility and the visitor experience.

The upgraded lighting will help create a more vibrant atmosphere for festivals, community gatherings and public skating, while the new accessible viewing area will allow more Londoners to comfortably experience performances and events.

"Victoria Park has been bringing Londoners together for generations, and these improvements will ensure even more people can enjoy everything this important community space has to offer," says Cheryl Smith, Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services. "We're grateful for Canada Life's generous donation, which will create a vibrant and accessible destination for residents and visitors alike."

"Having spent nearly 40 years working in downtown London, I know firsthand how Victoria Park has long been at the heart of community life in London, bringing people together to celebrate, connect and create lasting memories," says Jeff Van Hoeve, Senior Vice-President, Business Integration, Canada Life. “As Canada Life marks 100 years in downtown London, we're proud to support improvements that will help make this treasured public space more accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors for years to come."

The improvements support Victoria Park's role as one of London's premier gathering spaces, creating a more accessible and welcoming destination for residents and visitors for years to come.