After a year of construction, Richmond’s Minoru Lakes Park officially re-opened to the public on Friday.
Issues with the lake and surrounding amenities at Minoru Park prompted a $3.1 million renewal project that closed the park in April 2022.
The lakes were originally built in the 1970s, but water system failures resulted in poor water quality, increased the use of potable water, frequent maintenance and water leakage, according to the City of Richmond website. …
“For the past four decades, the Minoru Lakes Park has been an important and popular location for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy nature in the middle of our growing city,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“The renewal of the lake and park, while necessitated by infrastructure issues, has resulted in an even more inviting location that is welcoming to people of all ages as well as an abundance of flora and fauna.” …