History of the site...
In 1867,  ten Peninsula farmers met and decided to form an Agricultural Society, with the aim of promoting activities of the farm, garden, home and social life.  Representatives from South Saanich District included: William Thomson, Henry Simpson, Duncan Lidgate, Thomas Michell, William Turgoose and Capt. George Stephen Butler.  For the first four years, annual Fall Exhibitions (of the North & South Saanich Agricultural Society) were held in different locations, until 1873, when the Society purchased 5 acres (on the "East Road") from Henry Simpson (original owner of the "Prairie Tavern" and later the "Prairie Inn").

This was the site of social gatherings since the early days, including summer picnics, annual balls, annual Fall exhibitions and sporting events were a prominent feature for many years (ie/ horse and pony races; Highland dancing, piping, sheep dog trials, etc.).

In 1933, the Saanich Pioneers' Society was given permission by the Fair Society to erect a log cabin on the grounds, to perpetuate the memory of the Saanich Pioneers and for use as a museum.

The Saanich Fair was held on the East Saanich Road site for some 120 years! In 1992, the sale of the "Fairgrounds" to Polo Park Developments, led to its rezoning in 1996, which provided a donation of a 2.5-acre park to the District of Central Saanich, along  with assistance in preserving/stabilizing the Pioneer Log Cabin, Centennial Building and stables; and full development of the Park.

Construction of the park began in early 2001, a Park Naming contest took place in the summer and official Park Dedication Ceremony held on October 13, 2001, with the official naming of the park as "Saanichton Green".

In 2005, a hard-surface sports court, swings, park lighting and further landscaping were added.