Naming of South Picnic Pavilion in Lions Park

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This project closed in September 2024. Thank you for your feedback!

The County of Brant wants your feedback on the proposed naming of the new South Picnic Pavilion in Lions Park, Paris.

Staff endorse naming the new pavilion the Darin Ayres Pavilion in a report brought forward in April, honoring his 35-year dedication to the County of Brant Community Services department, particularly his pivotal role in enhancing Lions Park. Darin's contributions include park projects like the Pete Lavoie Ball Diamonds and the Walter Williams amphitheater, which have shaped Lions Park into the beloved destination it is today.

His commitment to the community and support of local events make this naming suggestion significant. Please provide your comments or questions on the proposed name by Sunday, June 2, 2024.



September 2024 Project Update

In September, the community gathered to celebrate the naming of the new "Darin Ayres Pavilion" at Lions Park in Paris.

Many in Brant know Darin from his 35 years with the County of Brant in the Community Services Department, where he retired in 2021. During his time with the County, Darin held various roles, with his last decade dedicated to the Brant Sports Complex and Paris Area Parks. His leadership played a key role in transforming Lions Park in Paris into the destination it is today, contributing to projects such as the Pete Lavoie Ball Diamonds, the Walter Williams Amphitheatre, the Sensory Trail, and more.

Darin’s dedication to the community and support of local service clubs and park events inspired County staff to recommend to Council naming the pavilion in his honour. Thank you, Darin, for all you’ve done for the County of Brant!


The County of Brant wants your feedback on the proposed naming of the new South Picnic Pavilion in Lions Park, Paris.

Staff endorse naming the new pavilion the Darin Ayres Pavilion in a report brought forward in April, honoring his 35-year dedication to the County of Brant Community Services department, particularly his pivotal role in enhancing Lions Park. Darin's contributions include park projects like the Pete Lavoie Ball Diamonds and the Walter Williams amphitheater, which have shaped Lions Park into the beloved destination it is today.

His commitment to the community and support of local events make this naming suggestion significant. Please provide your comments or questions on the proposed name by Sunday, June 2, 2024.



September 2024 Project Update

In September, the community gathered to celebrate the naming of the new "Darin Ayres Pavilion" at Lions Park in Paris.

Many in Brant know Darin from his 35 years with the County of Brant in the Community Services Department, where he retired in 2021. During his time with the County, Darin held various roles, with his last decade dedicated to the Brant Sports Complex and Paris Area Parks. His leadership played a key role in transforming Lions Park in Paris into the destination it is today, contributing to projects such as the Pete Lavoie Ball Diamonds, the Walter Williams Amphitheatre, the Sensory Trail, and more.

Darin’s dedication to the community and support of local service clubs and park events inspired County staff to recommend to Council naming the pavilion in his honour. Thank you, Darin, for all you’ve done for the County of Brant!


This project closed in September 2024. Thank you for your feedback!

County of Brant Staff aim to maintain a respectful and constructive dialogue with the public through all forms of communication. We understand and appreciate that people will have differing opinions and concerns, and welcome all feedback, questions, and comments in a respectful and constructive manner.

Please leave your comment or ask your question about the naming of the new pavilion, below. We will do our best to respond within 3 business days. 

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    What a perfect name for the new pavilion. Darin's dedication to the community has been outstanding!

    Muirfamily asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

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    Absolutely! Darin was the best boss I ever had for 12 years.

    Shelby Stone asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share This is a fantastic idea and well deserved! Darin Ayres has done a lot for his community and his dedication to serving others has been outstanding. This is well deserved a great idea. on Facebook Share This is a fantastic idea and well deserved! Darin Ayres has done a lot for his community and his dedication to serving others has been outstanding. This is well deserved a great idea. on Twitter Share This is a fantastic idea and well deserved! Darin Ayres has done a lot for his community and his dedication to serving others has been outstanding. This is well deserved a great idea. on Linkedin Email This is a fantastic idea and well deserved! Darin Ayres has done a lot for his community and his dedication to serving others has been outstanding. This is well deserved a great idea. link

    This is a fantastic idea and well deserved! Darin Ayres has done a lot for his community and his dedication to serving others has been outstanding. This is well deserved a great idea.

    sumfarmer asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share I think Darrin Ayres did an amazing job for our community but was one of many fine staff over the years! We are setting standard that anyone getting 35yrs gets a feature named after them. Shouldn't we be using volunteers for these awards? Firemen, service clubs, charity, etc on Facebook Share I think Darrin Ayres did an amazing job for our community but was one of many fine staff over the years! We are setting standard that anyone getting 35yrs gets a feature named after them. Shouldn't we be using volunteers for these awards? Firemen, service clubs, charity, etc on Twitter Share I think Darrin Ayres did an amazing job for our community but was one of many fine staff over the years! We are setting standard that anyone getting 35yrs gets a feature named after them. Shouldn't we be using volunteers for these awards? Firemen, service clubs, charity, etc on Linkedin Email I think Darrin Ayres did an amazing job for our community but was one of many fine staff over the years! We are setting standard that anyone getting 35yrs gets a feature named after them. Shouldn't we be using volunteers for these awards? Firemen, service clubs, charity, etc link

    I think Darrin Ayres did an amazing job for our community but was one of many fine staff over the years! We are setting standard that anyone getting 35yrs gets a feature named after them. Shouldn't we be using volunteers for these awards? Firemen, service clubs, charity, etc

    Jeff Collings asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your question and feedback. The County of Brant's Parks and Recreation Asset Naming Policy emphasizes community values and recognizes significant contributions, which can include staff, volunteers, and organizations.

    As was done in this case, when naming or renaming County of Brant public parks and facilities, anyone can submit a naming request. This includes recognizing volunteers like firemen, service clubs, and charity workers. The process involves public participation and detailed evaluation to ensure names align with community values and history.

    So, while honoring long-serving staff like Darrin Ayres is valuable, we also encourage recognizing the efforts of dedicated volunteers too. The policy encourages public involvement in suggesting names, ensuring a broad recognition of contributions from various community members.

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share I could not think of a better name for the new pavilion ! Darin Ayres was a huge asset to the County for 35 years ! on Facebook Share I could not think of a better name for the new pavilion ! Darin Ayres was a huge asset to the County for 35 years ! on Twitter Share I could not think of a better name for the new pavilion ! Darin Ayres was a huge asset to the County for 35 years ! on Linkedin Email I could not think of a better name for the new pavilion ! Darin Ayres was a huge asset to the County for 35 years ! link

    I could not think of a better name for the new pavilion ! Darin Ayres was a huge asset to the County for 35 years !

    Marilyn McCulloch asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share This is a fantastic idea, Darin has impacted many communities in the County of Brant, this is well deserved Rob Lowes on Facebook Share This is a fantastic idea, Darin has impacted many communities in the County of Brant, this is well deserved Rob Lowes on Twitter Share This is a fantastic idea, Darin has impacted many communities in the County of Brant, this is well deserved Rob Lowes on Linkedin Email This is a fantastic idea, Darin has impacted many communities in the County of Brant, this is well deserved Rob Lowes link

    This is a fantastic idea, Darin has impacted many communities in the County of Brant, this is well deserved Rob Lowes

    Lowsie asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share I fully support his commitment to our community being recognized in this way! on Facebook Share I fully support his commitment to our community being recognized in this way! on Twitter Share I fully support his commitment to our community being recognized in this way! on Linkedin Email I fully support his commitment to our community being recognized in this way! link

    I fully support his commitment to our community being recognized in this way!

    CharleneO asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share My brothers dedication to his work and how much he cared was unprecedented. Naming the pavilion after him is very well deserved. on Facebook Share My brothers dedication to his work and how much he cared was unprecedented. Naming the pavilion after him is very well deserved. on Twitter Share My brothers dedication to his work and how much he cared was unprecedented. Naming the pavilion after him is very well deserved. on Linkedin Email My brothers dedication to his work and how much he cared was unprecedented. Naming the pavilion after him is very well deserved. link

    My brothers dedication to his work and how much he cared was unprecedented. Naming the pavilion after him is very well deserved.

    Duane Ayres asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share What a perfect name for the pavilion. Darin was and is a great asset to our community. on Facebook Share What a perfect name for the pavilion. Darin was and is a great asset to our community. on Twitter Share What a perfect name for the pavilion. Darin was and is a great asset to our community. on Linkedin Email What a perfect name for the pavilion. Darin was and is a great asset to our community. link

    What a perfect name for the pavilion. Darin was and is a great asset to our community.

    Mbrayshaw asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant

  • Share We fully support the nomination of Mr. Darin Ayres. He demonstrated as an employee and now as a citizen or Paris such support and dedication to the youth and citizens of Paris! Paris should be proud to have a pavilion named after Darin ! I can’t think of another person more worthy ! on Facebook Share We fully support the nomination of Mr. Darin Ayres. He demonstrated as an employee and now as a citizen or Paris such support and dedication to the youth and citizens of Paris! Paris should be proud to have a pavilion named after Darin ! I can’t think of another person more worthy ! on Twitter Share We fully support the nomination of Mr. Darin Ayres. He demonstrated as an employee and now as a citizen or Paris such support and dedication to the youth and citizens of Paris! Paris should be proud to have a pavilion named after Darin ! I can’t think of another person more worthy ! on Linkedin Email We fully support the nomination of Mr. Darin Ayres. He demonstrated as an employee and now as a citizen or Paris such support and dedication to the youth and citizens of Paris! Paris should be proud to have a pavilion named after Darin ! I can’t think of another person more worthy ! link

    We fully support the nomination of Mr. Darin Ayres. He demonstrated as an employee and now as a citizen or Paris such support and dedication to the youth and citizens of Paris! Paris should be proud to have a pavilion named after Darin ! I can’t think of another person more worthy !

    Kim Theresa asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

    Stephanie DeLaronde-Husband
    Client and Business Services Supervisor
    County of Brant