One of the questions I hear most often about Mulock Park is, "What's happening inside the Mulock House?"

The answer surprises a lot of people.

The beautifully restored Mulock House will become home to a unique partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), bringing rotating exhibitions and cultural programming right here to Newmarket.

Think about that for a moment.

One of Canada's most respected art museums chose to partner with our community. That's something we can all be proud of.

While many residents are excited about the trails, gardens, skating trail and open green spaces, the Mulock House will offer another reason to visit throughout the year. Through its partnership with the AGO, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to experience rotating exhibitions from the Gallery's renowned Canadian and Indigenous collections—bringing art and culture closer to home.

When I first learned about this partnership, I immediately thought about what it would mean for Newmarket families.

For me, this represents exactly what Mulock Park was always meant to become.

Not simply another park, but a place where nature, heritage, culture and community come together.

Mulock Park is one of the most significant environmental, heritage and community-building projects in Newmarket's history. It's transforming a property that very few people had the opportunity to enjoy into a welcoming public space that will belong to everyone.

The addition of the Art Gallery of Ontario inside the restored Mulock House brings that vision to life in a truly special way.

Looking back at photos from 2019, it's amazing to see just how far the Mulock House has come.

The screened porch sat quietly overlooking the property. The grand staircase had witnessed generations of history. Room after room reflected the character of a home that had stood for more than 150 years.

Today, those same spaces are being thoughtfully restored—not simply to preserve the past, but to welcome a new generation of visitors.

Soon, these historic rooms will once again be filled with people exploring art, enjoying community programming, meeting friends for coffee and creating new memories together.

When it opens later this year, visitors will be able to enjoy AGO exhibitions, community programming, a welcoming café, gathering spaces and beautiful views overlooking the Great Lawn. I can already picture families exploring the exhibits, neighbours meeting for coffee and friends gathering to enjoy one of the most unique public spaces in our community.

Projects like this don't happen overnight.

They begin with a vision, grow through years of planning and are shaped by thousands of conversations with residents. I'd like to recognize Mayor John Taylor for his long-standing vision for the Mulock Estate, along with the many Town staff, heritage specialists, consultants, contractors and community partners whose dedication is helping bring this extraordinary project to life.

Later this year, residents will finally have the opportunity to experience Mulock Park for themselves.

Whether you're walking the trails, enjoying the gardens, attending an event, meeting a friend for coffee or stepping inside the Mulock House to experience an AGO exhibition, I hope you'll take a moment to appreciate what this place represents.

Years from now, I hope families won't remember when Mulock Park opened.

I hope they'll simply remember it as a place where they made memories together.

Results for Ward 6. Together, we're building an even stronger Newmarket.

Kelly Broome

What's Happening Inside the Mulock House?