Lake Wilcox Park

The city of Richmond Hill has destroyed this once beautiful and peaceful place.
Yes, the new renovations are quite nice, but by allowing so much high density (and not so nice looking) new housing to go up on the east side of Bayview, has caused the lake to become too overcrowded.
Not only that, but the demographics in the area have greatly changed over the years with many newcomers, particularly from Asia. Many of the visitors to the lake don’t have the same respect for the natural surroundings, as the previous residents once had.
On numerous occasions I’ve noticed individuals littering and fishing in the area, even though the signs are clearly marked.
There needs to be more enforcement to ensure the lake doesn’t become an eyesore with littered trash everywhere.

Nice park for a quick stroll. It was nice how it was all being renovated and its not done yet so keep that in mind. Good for a quick cardio stroll with a loved one. Dont go out of your way to just come here.

This is a beautiful place to watch the sunset. The park is currently under construction (summer 2015) to upgrade it. I can’t wait until its finished.
Its a short drive to get here for me, however it can get a bit crowded here when the weather is nice

The Town of Richmond Hill has really done it this time… but why after I leave my long time home do you do it… and so darn well!
Previously, anyone who had visited the «shore line» of what used to be called Sunset beach park, could describe it as a hillbilly holiday. Burnt out picnic shelters, limited walking, over grown green space, unofficial fire pits and a really rough looking overall water front littered with broken glass, dead/​dying trees and garbage…
Fast-​forward to this spring, and things are starting to look pretty amazing along Sunset Beach Rd. A new boardwalk (an actual boardwalk) complete with gorgeous flowerbeds, a walkway that will extend out and over the water in a gorgeous arc, copper/​bronze statues and figurines and the whole area is looking spic and span.
You might even say it’s got… new park smell!
But the town isn’t done yet, they’ve got plans that are almost finished which include a splash pad for the kids and a revitalized park and picnic area!
Definitely a stay-​cation destination for this summer, and for those fellas looking for the opportunity to pop the big question on a beach on the cheap… don’t do an all inclusive in the islands… just wait for a warm summers night and head to this board walk at sunset, she won’t be disappointed!