Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park named after dinosaur hunter By Tanya Ielyseieva A plan to redo Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park (Dalton Road and Bloor St. West) is set to be completed by the end of next year, with construction scheduled to begin next summer. The park is one of the smallest in the Annex and has […]
NEWS: Park set for improvements (Nov. 2020)
December 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on NEWS: Park set for improvements (Nov. 2020)
FORUM: Making it green (Aug. 2020)
September 9th, 2020 · 1 Comment
Parks must grow with the city By Mike Layton As summer slowly comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the ways that our city has developed during these challenging times. Our response to the pandemic has uniquely highlighted that investing in public green spaces and active transportation infrastructure means a better quality […]
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GRADING OUR GREENSPACE (JUNE 2017): Survey reveals significant upgrades
June 30th, 2017 · Comments Off on GRADING OUR GREENSPACE (JUNE 2017): Survey reveals significant upgrades
Some parks still suffer from litter and disrepair Grading our Greenspace returns this month in the first of a three-part series. For this popular feature, we assess many of the parks in and surrounding the Annex considering factors like functionality, safety, cleanliness, seating, and shade. As in past years, our grades are widely varied: after […]