Community Crime and Public Safety Town Hall
Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
West Rouge Community Centre
The West Rouge Community Association is inviting West Rouge residents and local businesses to a Community Crime and Public Safety Town Hall on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the West Rouge Community Centre in the Club Room.
To learn more about crime and public safety initiatives in West Rouge, click the button below.
Rouge National Park Update
On January 12, 2026 Parks Canada announced the following enhancements to Rouge National Urban Park:
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Construction of a New Trail: A new, accessible 2.3-kilometre boardwalk trail will connect Rouge Beach to Mast Trail. Designed to minimize environmental disruption, the trail will utilize composite planks with an expected lifespan of 75 years.
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Ecological Restoration: Efforts will be made to restore ecosystems in Rouge Marsh.
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New Washroom Facilities: A new permanent washroom facility will be constructed at the eastern edge of the parking lot, located at the northeast corner of Rouge Hills Drive and Lawrence Avenue. Additionally, the northern end of the parking lot, currently a grassy area with trees, will be converted into parking space, increasing capacity to a total of 47 spots. It is unclear how many trees will be removed for this expansion.
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Parking Improvements: The upper beach area parking will be enhanced to include part of the grassy area west of Starspray Boulevard, on the north side of Lawrence Avenue, where the proposed dog park will be located. The city has already allocated a large portion of this area.
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New Park Entrance: A new, accessible park entrance will feature a ramp leading to the beach, marsh, and southern trailhead. This entrance will be situated at the foot of the hill near the existing lower beach parking area next to the marsh, and will include a roundabout for passenger drop-off for individuals with accessibility needs.
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Decommissioning the Lower Beach Parking Lot: The asphalt parking area by the lower beach will be removed, raised by one metre, and transformed into a green space through planting.
It's Time to Renew Your West Rouge Community Association Membership!
It's time to renew your WRCA Membership for 2026!
Your $15 Annual Membership contributes to the West Rouge Community Association’s community initiatives and helps make life even better in West Rouge.
Funds collected go toward community events, supporting local teams, hosting all-candidate meetings, public information meetings, and advocating on behalf of the community to ensure responsible development in our neighbourhood.
Click the button below to learn more about to renew your membership today.
