Town’s $149,900 OTF grant from the Province helped with renovations at the LLP Amphitheatre Stage

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Town of Midland’s $149,900 OTF grant from the Province helped with renovations at the Little Lake Park Amphitheatre Stage

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(July 11, 2025, Midland ON) Today, a representative from MPP Jill Dunlop’s constituency office, Leslie Stroud, met with Mayor Bill Gordon, members of Town Council and staff at the Little Lake Park Amphitheatre to celebrate the results of a $149,900 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, which was awarded in 2023, was used to make needed renovations to the amphitheatre.

“Little Lake Park has long been a gathering place where the spirit of Midland comes alive through music, celebration, and community,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “I’m thrilled to see the provincial Ontario Trillium Foundation program provide support to enhance this special space with the completion of the stage roof. This investment means more opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy local events in a beautiful, accessible outdoor venue. Congratulations to the Town of Midland on this exciting milestone.”

The Town of Midland put its capital grant to work in 2024 to complete stage renovations and build a new amphitheatre roof over the Little Lake Park Rotary Stage. This work complements a previous OTF from 2022 that allowed the Town to construct amphitheatre-style seating at Little Lake Park.  All these improvements – from the new seating to the recent stage renovations and construction of the new stage roof – amplify the Town’s ability to provide a welcoming, accessible space for community celebrations and live performances for residents and visitors in the North Simcoe area to enjoy.

“The Town of Midland is grateful to turn this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant into meaningful change in our community,” said Mayor Bill Gordon. “As a cultural and tourism hub for North Simcoe, enhancing our outdoor amphitheatre creates a reimagined gathering space like never before, where we can offer a great stage for artists to shine while bringing people together to celebrate all that Midland has to offer.”

The new stage was built with accessibility in mind and allows for a seamless transition onto the stage. A timber structure pavilion was installed overtop of the stage to provide cover from the elements for performers. New lighting in the pavilion and lights along the sides of the seating stairs will extend the of this space well into the evenings.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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