- Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation pledges $105,000 to sponsor “the Labyrinth feature” within the proposed new Children’s Garden
- The Children’s Garden is a collaborative project between Niagara Parks and the Niagara Parks Foundation, designed to inspire nature-based play for children of all ages and abilities
- For more information about the Children’s Garden, visit niagaraparks.com/childrensgarden
Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Foundation is pleased to announce a $105,000 donation from the Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation to support the construction of the Labyrinth, one of 12 interactive zones planned for the new four-acre, nature-based Children’s Garden at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.
The Children’s Garden is a collaborative project between Niagara Parks and the Niagara Parks Foundation, that will provide year-round opportunities for children to explore nature while supporting their physical and mental wellness. The project is currently in the detail design phase, led by MT Planners and +VG Architects, with a planned groundbreaking for construction this fall and an anticipated opening in 2028.
The donation from the Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation will sponsor “the Labyrinth,” a central feature of the Children’s Garden that will be a landscape of winding paths, plants and integrated art that encourages curiosity, while prompting children to ask questions about plants, water, ecosystems and the natural world.
As the next phase of growth for the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, the Children’s Garden builds on a long-standing legacy of horticultural excellence, as the institution celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2026.
This milestone donation supports a $15 million fundraising campaign for the Children’s Garden, which will be the first of its kind and scale in Ontario, reflecting a shared commitment to nature-based play, education and environmental stewardship.
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“This generous local support is helping bring the Children’s Garden to life—creating the first of many engaging spaces where children can explore, learn and connect with nature,” said Deborah Whitehouse, Chair of the Niagara Parks Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to the Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation for their leadership and partnership, which is advancing our shared commitment to inspiring nature‑based play and learning for future generations.”
“We admire Niagara Parks Foundation’s commitment to the Children’s Garden being built at Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, and are thrilled to help promote this worthy project, as it is a close fit with Rotary’s focus on children, education and the environment”, said John Beyer, Chair, Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation. “I hope this gift inspires others to join us in supporting the garden.”
About the Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation
The Niagara Falls Rotary Club Foundation was established in the mid-1990s as a separate entity from the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, inspired by the vision of Rotarian Frank Branscombe. Its purpose is to provide long-term support for impactful community projects by building and preserving capital, enabling members and supporters to leave bequests and endowments. Over time, the Foundation aims to make significant contributions to signature community initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy in Niagara Falls.
About the Niagara Parks Foundation
The Niagara Parks Foundation is a board-governed, registered charity that supports Niagara Parks in its stewardship work through funding projects, research and public education. As a self-supported agency of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Niagara Parks relies exclusively on its own revenue streams to operate and maintain its extraordinary 56-kilometre ribbon of parkland. The Niagara Parks Foundation offers the public and corporations unique opportunities to actively contribute and support one of the world’s most beloved public spaces.
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