Mulock Park News and Updates
Imagine… a 16-acre green oasis set under a gorgeous tree canopy in the heart of urban Newmarket at the corner of Mulock Drive and Yonge Street. The future park on the former Mulock Property embraces the site’s natural beauty, enhanced with space for active exploration, peaceful retreat, and an opportunity to inspire and be inspired by the arts.
From 2019 to 2021, the Town of Newmarket, engaged over 3,000+ people to share their ideas and visions for the property which has helped develop our five guiding principals, three concept themes and the final design concept. Newmarket looks forward to bringing the community’s vision to life. To create a place where community, life, recreation, culture, heritage and conservation collide in innovative and engaging ways.
Here's a sneak peek of what will be built on this 16-acre park and community space:

Artistic renderings copyright PLANT Architect Inc.
Stay connected with us by visiting this page and viewing the News Feed below or sign-up to receive milestone updates via our e-newsletter.
Are you a close neighbour of the park? Email mulockproperty@newmarket.ca and provide your home address to receive construction updates via email.
Imagine… a 16-acre green oasis set under a gorgeous tree canopy in the heart of urban Newmarket at the corner of Mulock Drive and Yonge Street. The future park on the former Mulock Property embraces the site’s natural beauty, enhanced with space for active exploration, peaceful retreat, and an opportunity to inspire and be inspired by the arts.
From 2019 to 2021, the Town of Newmarket, engaged over 3,000+ people to share their ideas and visions for the property which has helped develop our five guiding principals, three concept themes and the final design concept. Newmarket looks forward to bringing the community’s vision to life. To create a place where community, life, recreation, culture, heritage and conservation collide in innovative and engaging ways.
Here's a sneak peek of what will be built on this 16-acre park and community space:

Artistic renderings copyright PLANT Architect Inc.
Stay connected with us by visiting this page and viewing the News Feed below or sign-up to receive milestone updates via our e-newsletter.
Are you a close neighbour of the park? Email mulockproperty@newmarket.ca and provide your home address to receive construction updates via email.
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Where Inspiration Lives on for Generations to Come
by jamatogauci, over 5 years ago
In the late 1800s, Sir William Mulock purchased what is known today as the Mulock Property. Despite the intention to serve as his summer home, the property soon became a frequent place for important meetings, special occasions, and social gatherings. The estate was famous for its vast property lines, precise upkeep and stunning beauty. In fact, the property was renowned as a land of flowers, trees and velvet lawns that captivated visitors. The property’s beauty was greatly acknowledged by all, including notable guests, such as Guglielmo Marconi, Sir Frederick Banting, Charles Best and even the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII.
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In the late 1800s, Sir William Mulock purchased what is known today as the Mulock Property. Despite the intention to serve as his summer home, the property soon became a frequent place for important meetings, special occasions, and social gatherings. The estate was famous for its vast property lines, precise upkeep and stunning beauty. In fact, the property was renowned as a land of flowers, trees and velvet lawns that captivated visitors. The property’s beauty was greatly acknowledged by all, including notable guests, such as Guglielmo Marconi, Sir Frederick Banting, Charles Best and even the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII.
Today, the property nestled in the middle of bustling Newmarket, provides a peek back in time. Although buildings and vehicles can be seen across the landscape, the peacefulness and tranquility of the Mulock Property outweighs the growing community just metres from the property line. This unique paradigm between past and present assists in the physical and memorable preservation of the history of the Town of Newmarket, setting the foundation for the future development of the Mulock Property into a community space.
The property’s best trait is arguably its ability to inspire any who visit. From the long, mysterious and winding driveway, to the walnut trees that reach the clouds, or even the structural integrity of the home, the Mulock Property will continue to inspire residents and visitors for generations to come. Comparable to the roots of the walnut trees, enthusiasm and history run well beneath the soil allowing all to appreciate how an extraordinary man gave so much to make his community well beyond the ordinary.
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The Vision
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Final Design Concept for the Mulock Property
This final design concept was born from your ideas, stories, feedback and experiences. Watch this video and learn more about the features for this exciting magical space that will bring joy to the Newmarket community for many years to come!
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#MyMulock Design Concept Visions
Over the past year, thousands of community members have shared their vision and how they’d like to experience the future of the Mulock Property.
The community’s ideas and technical research by our expert team have helped to shape and inspire three design concepts which PLANT Architect Inc. will reveal to Council and the public.
Between September 29 to October 12 you can explore and provide feedback on the thematic concepts of:
- Energized
- Peaceful
- Expressive
Your feedback will help our consultant team create one refined concept that takes the preferred elements from all three themes to create a consolidated design, and finally, one Master Plan. Help us create a master plan that balances our past history and heritage with our very bright future.
To learn more and to share your feedback, visit https://www.newmarket.ca/mymulock
📷 The Future
📷 The Present
📷 The Past
FAQ
- When did the Town of Newmarket purchase the Mulock Property?
- How big is the Mulock Property?
- What is the cost to build Mulock Park?
- Will the Mulock House be preserved?
- What was Sir William Mulock known for?
- Where was Sir William Mulock born?
- When was the Mulock Property first built?
- When did Sir William Mulock purchase the property?
Our Guiding Principles
The final design concept was born through various conversations with local residents, Town Council, school groups and community leaders where five guiding principles emerged:
- Make it a destination
- Keep it natural
- Root it in diverse histories and look forward
- Create inclusive and accessible spaces
- Connect it to our town
Lifecycle
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Town purchased Mulock Property (2018)
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Development of 3 Design Concepts
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Final Master Plan approved by Council (Spring 2021)
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Mulock Property Budget Approved (June 2021)
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Schematic Design (Spring 2021-Fall 2021)
Mulock Park News and Updates has finished this stageConsultations, concepts & key features
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Design Development
Mulock Park News and Updates has finished this stageMoving concepts to details.
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Park Drawing & Specification Development
Mulock Park News and Updates has finished this stageDetailed documents to prepare for a public tender of construction.
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Park Contract to tender
Mulock Park News and Updates has finished this stageContractors will bid to build project
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Park Construction
Mulock Park News and Updates is currently at this stage- Grading and site servicing:
📅 spring 2024 to end 2024 (In progress) - Yonge Street Parking Lot:
📅 Expected completion - June 2025 - Mulock House construction:
📅 Fall 2024 to end 2025 - Park Buildings:
📅 summer 2024 to end 2025 - Landscaping:
📅spring and summer 2025
- Grading and site servicing:
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Park Opening
this is an upcoming stage for Mulock Park News and Updates2026
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