On Tuesday, September 27, the City of Brampton officially renamed Troyers Park to Shri Bhagavad Gita Park to commemorate the Hindu community. Mayor Patrick Brown, Pundits from Brampton Mandirs, Councillors and community members were in attendance.
The Shri Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu spiritual scripture originating from India. The park is home to a play structure, shade shelter and a multi-use court for various outdoor activities.
On August 26, 2022, Brampton City Council passed a motion to rename Troyers Park to Gita Park. At a Special Council Meeting on September 26, 2022, Brampton City Council passed a motion to amend the name to Shri Bhagavad Gita Park.
