Modern Mississauga and Heritage Mississauga have come together to present an ongoing series called “Way Back Wednesday.” We’ll share information about the history of Mississauga here and answer your questions.

Today’s topic is the history of Mississauga's Syed Jalaluddin Memorial Park.

A plaque unveiling and grand re-opening of “Syed Jalaluddin Memorial Park” (490 Mississauga Valley Blvd.) in Ward 4 was held in May 2018. A once under-utilized, nearly forgotten park, it has since been rejuvenated thanks to a joint Municipal/Federal Government funding split. The improvements have included the addition of an outdoor fitness station and seating area and a full playground replacement, featuring accessibility enhancements. The playground’s sand surface has been replaced with engineered wood fiber and paved pathway connections.

The park name commemorates the courageous act of Syed Jalaluddin, a Mississauga Valley resident from Ward 4, who lost his life saving a 5-year old girl from drowning in the Credit River in 1979. Jalaluddin was only 24 years old at the time.