Toronto Accelerates Centennial Park Revitalization Plan, Adds New Amenities This Winter
Winter sports enthusiasts will want to check out Centennial Park this year as the city accelerates revitalization projects to improve amenities in the coming months.
this is all part Toronto Master Plan for Etobicoke’s Centennial Parkwhich will allow the City to transform existing amenities and recreational areas to improve accessibility.
On Tuesday, the city announced that, in the short term, it would be introducing new annual activities in the winter months, including new skate trails, renovations to chalets and toboggan hills, and the addition and improvement of multi-use trail systems.
Despite attractions coming to Centennial Park, ski and snowboard programs won’t be running this winter as staff work to “reimagine” the hill, the city said. A city spokesperson said the next ski season will be the last at Centennial Park before master plans go into full swing.
“Centennial Ski Lift [Park] It will not be operational in 2020, the hill will be closed in 2021 in response to COVID-19 protections, and this year’s modified season ended in early February due to mechanical issues with the ski lift,” the city said. spokesperson said.
“The city is accelerating plans and moving quickly to offer new winter activities for residents and visitors to the park.”
In place of the ski and snowboard program, Centennial Park will host a holiday market featuring local businesses, themed leisure skating in the arena, and a new tobogganing area.
Mayor John Tory said, “I’m thrilled that our staff has made plans for the upcoming winter season with new and fun activities and events to bring people together to enjoy the winter.”
In addition to improving winter comfort, the city has worked to transform playgrounds Wading Pool at Centennial Park.
Implementation of Phase 1 of Toronto’s master plan at Centennial Park began in the fall of 2021 in what the city called “the heart of the park.”
According to the city, the Centennial Park revitalization initiative will be informed by consultant reports, public research, an extensive public consultation process, and will be supported by more than $10 million in capital expenditures over the next five years. Funding comes from the city’s capital budget and other potential sources.
Centennial Park in Etobicoke is Toronto’s second largest park near the Mississauga border.
Toronto Accelerates Centennial Park Revitalization Plan, Adds New Amenities This Winter
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