Toronto Parks

• Toronto city councillors vote to make alcohol in parks permanent

  On Thursday, Toronto city council voted to make permanent a pilot program that allowed people over the age of 19 to drink in certain parks.

  Politics

  Apr 18
  
• It could become easier to drink alcohol in Toronto parks. Here’s what’s changing

  The City of Toronto looks set to expand and make permanent its alcohol in parks pilot. A new, full-time plan will allow drinking in at least one park in every council ward.

  Canada

  Mar 29
  
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• License revoked for Toronto Eritrean festival after violent clashes in park

  An Eritrean festival held in a Toronto park has had its licensed revoked by the city after violent skirmishes with protesters broke out Saturday, injuring nine people.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2023
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• Death of woman hit by branch in Toronto park highlights need for maintenance: arborists

  Pari Nadimi, a 71-year-old owner of an art gallery, died days after being struck by a falling branch in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
• Alcohol consumption allowed in 27 Toronto parks, for a limited time

  Starting Wednesday, Toronto residents are allowed to consume alcohol in some parks, as the city kicks off a time-limited pilot project.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• A scummy summer? After months without Woodbine Park fountains, residents speak out

  Months without a fountain at an east end Toronto park have led to a scummy result, which will be resolved, in part, following restoration work on a fountain pump.

  Politics

  Jul 24, 2023
• Toronto council approves pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 27 parks

  The pilot project will run from Aug. 2 to Oct. 9, and allow those 19 and older to drink alcohol at 27 selected parks across the city.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• City called out for poor condition of fountain in Toronto tourist hub

  The current state of a piece of fine public art is drawing the wrong kind of attention over the amount of garbage and vandalism since the water was shut off.

  Politics

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Toronto cherry blossom set to reach peak bloom. Here’s when and where to see the tress

  The City of Toronto said it expected the trees in its 15 public parks typically blossom for between four and 10 days, depending on weather conditions. 

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
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• City of Toronto to address flooding in Riverdale Park West

  Flooding caused by an overflowing pond at a popular Toronto park is leading to soggy walks and concerns over mobility requirements for park-goers.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2023