Celebration planned for new park in Abbotsford

Block party to take place for Gilmour Park on July 25

Celebration planned for new park in Abbotsford Published 8:34 am Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The City of Abbotsford celebrates the official opening of a new park on Saturday, July 25. A community block party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gilmour Park, located at 33932 Gilmour Drive in the Marshall-McCallum neighbourhood.

The event will include Go Play Outside lawn games, face painting, a food truck, a park-wide scavenger hunt and give-aways. Park features include a playground with a parkour-inspired agility structure, hill slide, universal carousel, spinner, table tennis, and three outdoor fitness stations: a cross trainer, balance station and parallel bars. There is also a shade shelter with a picnic table and drinking fountain, as well as new trees and landscaping throughout the park.

“Providing high-quality parks and outdoor recreation opportunities for Abbotsford residents is a key priority for city council, and we’re thrilled to welcome the community to the new Gilmour Park,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. “This park creates a place where people can get active, spend time outdoors, and build connections with family, friends and neighbours.” The opening of Gilmour Park follows recent improvements at Engineer Park and the new splash pad at Crossley Park.