South Tilston Park

Officially established in 1953, South Tilston Park ws one of six vacant lots dedicated for parkland purposes by the developer of the Bridgeview subdivision. Current amenities include an accessible playground that was constructed in 2019. The park is named in honour of Fred Tilston, who earned his Victoria Cross at the age of 44 years old in a battle on the Rhine in 1945. In 1953, he was honoured with the naming of two parks: North and South Tilston parks. A member of the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment, Captain Tilston was part of the force breaking through the strongly fortified Hockwalk Forest. The regiment was under heavy fire when Tilston was hit in battle, but he maintained momentum with only 26 men remaining at the end of the battle. Parks and Recreation 2450 McDougall Street Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N8X 3N6 Telephone: (519) 253-2300 Fax: (519) 255-7990 Email: parkrec@citywindsor.ca