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The Eyer Homestead property, at 1045 Elgin Mills Road East, includes both a renovated heritage house (the Eyer Wideman House) and a surrounding 1.75 acre park complete with an outdoor high and low ropes challenge course, a climbing wall and more.
The House & Property
In honour and recognition of its former occupants, the Eyer and Wideman families, the historically designated house is named the Eyer Wideman House. Construction of the house dates back to 1828 and is attributed to David Eyer (1796-1871). The house today is considered one of the Town’s earliest surviving examples of a Pennsylvania-German Mennonite dwelling. The Eyer Wideman House was designated by the Town under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in February 1994 for its significant cultural heritage value.
Originally, the larger Eyer Homestead property (about 200 acres in all) included a sawmill operation (now demolished) and farming activities. More recently, Town residents may have known the property as “Redstone Farm”.
Eyer Wideman Youth Centre
Hey Kids, if you’re between the ages of 12 and 18 years, come check us out at the Eyer Wideman Youth Centre! This facility has been officially restored for primary use by the youth of Richmond Hill! Through the Recreation & Culture Division of the Community Services Department, we will offer you a safe place to hang out with your peers and friends, and participate in as much or as little as you like. We have a space where you can chat, play board games and Wii, do your homework, or just chill and read a book. We have a computer room where you can surf the internet or work on a school project. We also have program space where we will offer activities such as geocaching workshops, girls self-defense, creative café, sketch and draw, digital video editing, electric guitar, and so much more!
Eyer Wideman Youth Centre Event Calendar & Program Details [PDF]
How to Participate
Drop-in Activities
The center will be open on a drop-in basis at the following times:
Summer Hours (July 4 – September 3, 2011)
Thursdays 6 - 9 p.m.
Fridays 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturdays 1 - 5 p.m.
School Year Hours (effective November 1, 2011)
Mondays 4 - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Fridays 4 - 7 p.m.
All you need to do to participate in our drop in activities is purchase a Youth Activity Card membership.
Once you have your membership card, you can come by the center at any time during the drop-in hours of operation, pay a $2 admission fee and participate in the activities and services offered that day.
Stay tuned for the schedule of drop in activities planned.
Pre-registered Activities
A variety of registered activities and programs are planned each season for youth. Register now in order to ensure your space!
Youth Programs [PDF]
Location and Phone Number
1045 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M7
905-737-9210
More Info about what YOUth can do in Richmond Hill
There is so much more for youth to get involved in outside of the Eyer Wideman Youth Centre. Discover all the options by clicking here.
Questions?
If you have any other questions please call the Youth Coordinator at 905-882-4295, ext. 3154.
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course
One of the exciting outdoor features at the Eyer Homestead Park is the high and low ropes challenge course. Access to these elements will be limited to participation in formal programs offered through the Community Services Department or by arranging a group booking for your school or church group, corporate team, community service club, or any other group that you belong to. Birthday party packages will also be developed for young and old. With trained staff on site, the challenge ropes facility will offer a range of services to suit the needs of children, youth and adults.
The course consists of 5 high elements, including a climbing wall with 4 different paths, and 17 low elements.
Each group and individual that takes part will be led through a series of activities by our trained staff. Goals will be set by each group of participants and based on those goals, the staff will choose initiatives, low elements and high elements that can facilitate each participants’ learning.
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course Brochure [PDF]
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course Group Booking Fees [PDF]
Eyer Ropes Challenge Course Waiver Form [PDF]
Who can participate?
Groups of people who want to celebrate a special occasion
Youth and Adult groups (church groups, groups of employees, friends, social clubs, girl guides and boy scouts, elementary and high school students, etc.)
Minimum age requirement is 8 years of age (some restrictions may apply)
Why participate in a Challenge Course experience?
Personal challenge and development
Team building
Good physical activity
Questions?
If you have any other questions please call 905-787-1441, ext. 0.
Testimonials
"We just came back from the High Ropes Course and it was exhilarating to say the least! Your staff Jen and Joel are amazing - knowledgeable, personable and so supportive. They encouraged us to challenge our personal limits and when we did, the feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming! What a confidence builder! Our two teams worked great together - the team building aspect was great! Can't wait to do it again!" - C. Morgan
"Jen and Joel were fabulous instructors! The course will facilitate corporate team building well. It's a great addition to the Town!" - B. Zimmer
"It was a great experience for myself, and the group. Jen and Joel did a wonderful job guiding us through each challenge. It was rewarding to go through them, great to see everyone support each other, and as individuals, reach and surpass the goals we each set out for ourselves for the day." - L. Chen
"I just wanted to pass on a great big thank you to both Jen and Joel for the great instructions that they provided and making the whole experience today amazing. The facility is going to be one that will be booked up all the time once word gets out, because my entire group enjoyed themselves and bonded very well and this will be a fantastic place for corporate teams to do the same. The other areas are perfectly suited for various skill levels and no doubt will make for hours of fun for all. Thanks again for making my day start off with a bang!!!" - D. Williams
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