Some of the projects and priorities funded in the 2008 Markham budget included design and construction of new parks in Greensborough. The status of the new park construction according to Ward 5 Councillor John Webster is as follows:

Mount Joy Community Park (at Miramar Dr.): Park is nearing completion. Contractor-related deficiency work is underway. Soccer fields are being repaired due to winter settlement. Pathway near future school site is being relocated by the contractor. Park to be finished this summer. Fields to be permitted in 2009.

Greensborough Neighborhood Park at Stalmaster and Bur Oak: Working drawings are being finalized now. Park to be tendered through Purchasing and the contractor to be hired this summer. Construction anticipated to start in Fall 2008. Some aspects likely to carry-over into the spring of 2009. Park likely to be completed by the summer of 2009.

Greensborough Parkettes (north west quadrant extending from Castlemeore to Solace Rd. diagonally): Landscape architect to be hired in July 2008. Design through to end of 2008. Community meeting anticipated for fall 2008. Tender in winter 2009. Anticipated construction start in spring 2009.

Orchardview Park in Greensborough: Park construction is completed as of the spring of 2008. Operations to assume maintenance shortly. Park begins 2 year warranty.