North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville announces the upcoming retirement of Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, effective July 2025. 

Mark has served the community with dedication, vision, and professionalism, having played a key role in expanding and enhancing recreational opportunities across the municipality.

During his tenure, Mark led several transformative projects, including the revitalization of Riverside Park, the expansion of multiple community parks, and the improvement of recreational infrastructure to better serve residents of all ages. 

His leadership has left a lasting legacy of accessible, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces throughout North Grenville.

“It has been an honour to serve the residents of North Grenville and work alongside an incredible team,” said Mark Guy. “Together, we’ve been able to make real progress in creating recreational spaces that bring our community together. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I look forward to seeing these spaces continue to thrive in the years to come.”

Mayor Nancy Peckford noted Mark’s contributions, highlighting his impact on the municipality’s quality of life.

“Mark has worked over many years to meaningfully expand community recreation and green space development throughout North Grenville,” said Mayor Peckford. "His countless efforts to invest in local parks, including in our hamlets, plus the careful oversight of our heavily used sports fields and busy arenas have clearly left their mark, and contributed greatly to the quality of life of our residents.   

“His work has touched thousands of lives in North Grenville. On behalf of Council, I extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for a well-deserved retirement.”

The Municipality is now actively recruiting a new Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture and invites qualified, experienced candidates with a passion for community development and recreational leadership to apply.

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Media Contact:

Kyna Boyce, Director of Communications
Municipality of North Grenville
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