Plan to Name Leamington Park After Migrant Workers Heads to Council

Plan to name Leamington park after migrant workers heads to council

A report recommends calling the 47 Erie Street South site 'Migrant Worker Square,' recognizing decades of contributions to the local agricultural sector, and the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) between Mexico and Canada.

Leamington naming parkette in honour of migrant workers

A report to councillors recommends naming the parkette at 47 Erie Street "Migrant Workers Square."

Leamington Council Considers – June 9, 2026

At the Leamington Council meeting of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Council will consider: Naming the Municipal park located at 47 Erie Street South “Migrant Worker Square” and installing the Italian Centennial Park sign at 1 John Street. A plan to initiate recycling at Rick Atkin Park, Waterfront Market Plaza, Seacliff Park, Kinsmen Baseball Diamonds, Leamington Pure Flavor Soccer Complex and Mersea Park and to use natural plantings as opposed to arti…