The newly developed 150-acre public garden park has been an exciting accomplishment for the city of Mississauga, as the vision of a spectacular public garden began in the 1980s. Riverwood covers more than 150 acres of pristine land on the scenic east bank of the Credit River, from Burnhamthorpe Rd. to Highway 403.

Over two-thirds of the site, roughly 100 acres, will be preserved in its natural state, providing and protecting a habitat for over 359 species of native plants and 46 species of birds and animals, including:

• Heron
• Owls
• Red-tailed hawks
• Turkey vultures
• White-tailed deer
• Hare
• Breeding frogs

Over 60% of the site is comprised of old and mature forest, adding significantly to the region's green space. Visitors can enjoy the sit through a series of paths and trails with interpretive signage. The 50 acres once used for farming or residential use will become a series of spectacular gardens for public enjoyment, education and enlightenment.
According to the developers, “the Mississauga’s Garden Park will offer a place to find peace and beauty in an environment that respects the ecology and heritage of the setting, its plants and its animals. It will be a place apart from the life of the city, a place that refreshes the spirit, restores the soul and inspires us by its natural and cultivated beauty.

The habitat that harbors frogs, songbirds and animals will be safeguarded for future generations The spectacular new gardens will bring beauty and joy to the hearts of young and old alike, while showcasing gardening trends.”
The Mississauga Garden Park's development will be phased over multiple stages in the next 30 years. When completed, the spectacular public garden site will feature four formal garden terraces, a natural area, several trails and pathways.

Major Elements planned to enhance Garden One, the MacEwan Terrace, include: the historic MacEwan House, a restored stone and timber cottage; and the MacEwan Barn, built in the early 1800s of hand-hewn timber and local stone. In addition, natural wetlands will be protected and enhanced, as they are breeding and nesting ground for frogs, amphibians, waterfowl.