From the Township of Algonquin Highlands
The Township of Algonquin Highlands is pleased to announce its acquisition of the Dorset Pavilion and Community Park in the hamlet of Dorset. The park has been gifted to the Township by cottagers Don Tapscott C.M. and Ana Lopes C.M. and has been renamed “Tapscott Lopes Park” in recognition of its donors.
“We know how important this property is to the residents of Dorset and we are so happy we’ve been able to continue its legacy as a public space and crucial community asset, through this generous donation” said Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen. “Along with the completion of the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation project and the return of Haliburton County Public Library services, it’s an extremely exciting year for Dorset.”
“We have decided that the Township of Algonquin Highlands is a trustworthy partner for this gift, and we are delighted that the community and surrounding districts will continue to enjoy this much beloved facility,” said Ms. Lopes.
As part of the gift agreement, the Township will create an Indigenous Garden in the park in collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders.
“We congratulate Mayor Danielsen, and Council on their leadership in making this partnership happen,” said Mr. Tapscott. “It’s so exciting to see elected representatives put the interests of their citizens first,” he said.
An official opening of the park and celebration will be held this summer.
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Brian Tapley says
Another positive step in the building back of Dorset into a more diversified and thriving little community that it always used to be.
I know my resort guests almost always used to spend a day of their holiday visiting Dorset and am sure they look forward to this every year.
It is good to see Dorset recovering from the financial failure of Robinson’s store, hopefully heading back to a happier and more prosperous time in the future.
Dorset and Baysville have always been on the list of “day visits” for our area. They both seem to have a more centralized, small town feel that promotes visitation by tourists.