08/22/2026
This week, we’re excited to be installing a new playground at Roybrook Park within the Fieldgate Sports Complex in
We want to recognize Roy Ormiston and his incredible generosity to the Whitby community. His Holstein legacy is such a meaningful part of this town’s story, and it’s inspiring to see that legacy continue to give back to future generations.
We’re truly humbled to play a small part in creating a place where the community can play, laugh and make memories for years to come. ♥️
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⁉DID YOU KNOW⁉ Roybrook Park - Part of Whitby's New Sports Complex, named after local Whitby Resident?
Roy Ormiston (1915–2015) was a highly regarded world-class Holstein cattle breeder and a significant benefactor in the Whitby, Ontario, community. He lived in Brooklin in a modest bungalow south of the FreshCo plaza on the east side of Baldwin Street, and operated a dairy herd of 50 cattle on his 92-acre farm
Ormiston was a dedicated farmer and breeder who revolutionized the Canadian Holstein cattle breed with his "Roybrook" bloodline. His prized cow, "Balsam Brae Pluto Sovereign" (the White Cow), and her grandson, the bull Telstar, had progeny that influenced herds globally, including in the US, UK, Japan, and Germany.
For his contributions to agriculture, he was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1999 and was a two-time recipient of the Holstein Association of Canada's Master Breeder Shield.
Known for his generosity, Ormiston made several notable donations to the Town of Whitby and the Brooklin community. He donated 25 acres of farmland to the Town of Whitby. He and his family also donated land and funds for the development of the civic Brooklin Landmark Square at Baldwin and Wi******er Streets. He also donated $2 million dollars to Lakeridge Health Foundation for the potential new hospital in the municipality.
The outdoor facilities at the future Whitby Sports Complex will be named Roybrook Park in his honor, recognizing a generous land donation by his family.
Legacy: He passed away in December 2015 at the age of 100. His legacy is remembered through his agricultural influence and his community contributions, with local roads like Roybrook Avenue and Telstar Way named after his farm and famous bull.
