Renaming of Diamond 1 at Wishing Well Park as “Darryl Harding Memorial Diamond” - by Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

Wishing Well Park became a second home for many under his leadership, making the naming of Baseball Diamond 1 in his honour a meaningful and appropriate tribute. Community organizations, residents, and local leaders were actively consulted as part of this naming proposal and emphasized Mr. Harding's exceptional commitment to equity and inclusion in youth sport. He volunteered over 1,200 hours each year, championed the creation of a girls-only baseball division in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation Rookie League, and personally covered registration fees for children from low-income families to ensure every child had a chance to play baseball. He also pushed for much-needed facility improvements to make youth baseball safer. In recognition of his dedication, Darryl Harding was awarded the Toronto Blue Jays "Seat 21" honour in 2016. A formal property naming application was submitted to the City's Strategic Partnerships Office, and staff confirmed that the proposal aligns with the City of Toronto's Guiding Principles for Commemoration. Residents were actively engaged in the consultation process, and the proposal received overwhelming support from the Wexford-Agincourt and broader Scarborough communities. Naming Wishing Well Park Diamond 1 as "Darryl Harding Memorial Diamond" would serve as a lasting recognition of his service, passion, and enduring legacy that continues through the youth and families he inspired.