Dorchester Dream Park

03/29/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that the Dorchester Dream Park will be the beneficiary of a significant provincial EASE grant. The funds are designated towards the installation of a wheelchair swing. Link to press release (https://www.thamescentre.on.ca/news/posts/provincial-ease-grant-invests-in-new-wheelchair-swing-at-the-dorchester-dream-park).

This is an exciting and meaningful step toward making our park more inclusive and accessible for all members of our community. We are so proud to be part of a community that continues to support and believe in projects like this.

We would also like to encourage everyone to keep sharing any grant opportunities you come across. Your support and awareness truly make a difference in helping us continue to grow and improve the Dream Park for everyone.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us 💛

Thames Centre is receiving $57,935 from the Ontario Government though the province's EASE grant program to support the construction of a new wheelchair swing.

MPP Rob Flack joined Council members and members of the Dream Park Committee this morning to celebrate this Ontario Accessibility funding.

Thank you to our Community Services and Facilities team and to the members of the Dorchester Dream Park Committee for their work in earning this funding, and in establishing and improving the Dream Park.

Read the news release: https://www.thamescentre.on.ca/news/posts/provincial-ease-grant-invests-in-new-wheelchair-swing-at-the-dorchester-dream-park

12/06/2025

🎄 Looking for a meaningful way to spread holiday cheer? Give the gift of inclusion this season by donating to Dorchester Dream Park!
With donations of $250 or higher, you can honor someone with their name on our Donor Recognition Board!

Did you know? Dorchester Dream Park is the FIRST inclusive park in Thames Centre, designed for ALL abilities! With your support, we can add a wheelchair swing and accessible zip line to make it even better!

Every dollar counts, and your generosity means the world to us! Plus, all donations qualify for a tax receipt!

✨ Ready to donate? Here’s how:
💌 Donate online: CanadaHelps (https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/municipality-of-thames-centre)
📝 Or send a cheque to:
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Road
Dorchester, ON N0L 1G3
(Please note "Inclusive Playground Donation" in the memo line.)

Together, let’s create a magical space where everyone can play and connect! Thank you for your support! 🎁💖

08/07/2025

📣 Urgent Call for Letters of Support! 📣

Hey everyone! We need your help! Thames Centre is applying for a grant of up to $60,000 to add a wheelchair-accessible swing to the Dorchester Dream Park, and we’re looking for letters of support from our community by August 11th!

Here’s what you can include in your letter:
- Your thoughts on the need for a wheelchair swing in our community.
- How the first two phases of the Dorchester Dream Park have positively impacted our community.
- Your opinion on the potential for the inclusive park to expand and offer even more with future phases.
- Input on the community support for this project and how you’ve seen that support in action.

Please email your letters to [email protected] or drop them off at the Arena Office, addressed to: Steve MacDonald Director of Community Services & Facilities Municipality of Thames Centre

Your voice matters! Let’s make this happen together. 💪 If you have any questions or need help writing, just reach out. Thanks for your support!

Please tag others.



Picture below is an example of a wheelchair swing.

06/25/2025

Heads up for anyone visiting the park on Friday before 1 PM - the washrooms will be temporarily closed for maintenance.

05/26/2025

🎉 A huge thank you to Modern Home Kitchens Closets and Baths for booking a VIP Table for the fast-approaching Video Dance Party! We’re thrilled to have your support and can't wait to celebrate with you!

Our team at Modern Home has been involved in the kitchen closet and bath industry since 2002.
We have been providing customers with quality workmanship while being attentive to budget and time requirements. Although we have worked with some of the biggest names and largest corporations in the Greater Toronto Area, our passion remains to be providing help to homeowners in creating a living space that every homeowner deserves.

🚨 VIP Tables are now 90% sold out, and with less than a week to go time is running out!! If you're thinking about reserving one, don’t wait—lock in your spot today and party in style!

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🕺💃

05/15/2025

🥁🥁Drum roll please! 🥁🥁

The winner of our pair of tickets giveaway contest is……
Christine Hanenburg!!!
Congratulations!!
Someone from our team will contact you to arrange a pick up time!
Thank you to everyone who participated! We can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks!!

05/08/2025

🎉 A huge thank you to McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers for booking a VIP Table for the fast-approaching Video Dance Party! We’re thrilled to have your support and can't wait to celebrate with you!

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between the best product OR the best price, They'll get you both!

🚨 VIP Tables are now 85% booked, and with only 3 weeks to go, they’re going fast! If you're thinking about reserving one, don’t wait—lock in your spot today and party in style!

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🕺💃

04/30/2025

📣 TICKET GIVEAWAY TIME!!! 📣

Thanks to the generous support of Al Ryan from AC Delco, we’re giving away a set of FREE tickets to one lucky winner! 😍

Want to enter? It’s easy!
1️⃣ COMMENT below👇
2️⃣ SHARE this post
3️⃣ TAG your friends who’d love to go too!

🎟️ Every tag = an exta entry so spread the word!

Hurry - entry’s close on Sunday May 11th! Winner will be announced shortly after.

Good luck, and THANK YOU again to Al Ryan for making this possible! 💙

*We will not comment on your comment or ask you any questions!* We will definitely not ask you for any card information!* The Winner of this giveaway will be announced here in the Description*

04/28/2025

Y’all ready to dance for a great cause?
Join the Dorchester Dream Park and the Dorchester & District Lions Club for a Country Video Dance party!

🤠Kick the night off right with line dancing lessons from 8–9:30 PM, then dance the night away to all your favorite country hits!

🔥VIP tables are almost sold out! Reserve your spot while you still can!

🎟️ Tickets:
$25 in advance | $30 at the door

🗓️ Don’t miss out on a foot-stomping good Time with live music, dancing, and a night of country fun!

We are still collecting items for our silent auction—if you or someone you know can donate, please reach out. Every little bit helps make this dream come true for everyone in our community, of all abilities.

Let’s make the park more inclusive and have a blast doing it! 💥