The High Park recreational trail in Toronto will be rehabilitated with funding with the following contributions from all three levels of government:
- Government of Canada: $8.9 million
- Government of Ontario: $7.4 million
- City of Toronto: $5.2 million
“The High Park recreational trail and High Park Nature Centre are critical parts of our amazing park. I have no doubt that these infrastructure improvements will benefit my constituents in Parkdale-High Park and all Torontonians for years to come. These updates are greener, more accessible and will make facilities in the park available to families and outdoor enthusiasts year round,” said Parkdale-High Park MP Arif Virani
Work will include removing curbs and damaged trail surfaces, improvements to drainage, new seating and landscaping. The High Park Nature Centre will also be rehabilitated to improve access.
Also included, the Ramsden Park Outdoor Twin Pad Artificial Ice Rink will receive upgrades to the refrigeration and electrical systems, ice pad, and apron. The Ted Reeve, Pine Point, and Bill Bolton Arenas will also see their refrigeration systems, mechanical rooms, ice pads and dasher boards upgraded, which will help maintain current service levels and extend the lifespan of the facilities.
“This funding will allow us continue to provide high-quality services to our residents and will allow us to continue to address much-needed repairs,” said Toronto Mayor John Tory.
“The facilities and amenities that are receiving funding today are fixtures in their neighbourhoods and have provided an outlet for physical, social and mental well-being for many years.”
Simone Stock, interim board chair of the Friends of High Park Zoo says they are eager to “embark on this much needed infrastructure project to help improve High Park Zoo.”