Birmingham Street Parkette Opening Party
Join Councillor Morley and the City's Parks + Recreation team for an opening party for a new City park!
🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Birmingham + Twelfth
Join us for:
- Face painting,
- Fitness workshops,
- A tree tour (see below for more info),
- And more!
City staff will be onsite to answer questions about City trees, pollinator gardens, ways to get involved in your local natural spaces, how to use the new fitness equipment, and more.
1-2pm - City of Toronto Urban Forestry Tree Tour “Meet Your New Leafy Neighbours”
Join Toronto Urban Forestry staff for an introduction to the tree species planted in the park, as well as those in the surrounding area. You'll learn how the City plans, plants, and cares for trees to help them thrive—enhancing the beauty of our neighbourhoods while maximizing the valuable ecosystem services they provide.
While you're out, check out the Lakeshore West Garden Tour!
From 10am–4pm on June 21st, the Garden Tour is a day-long community building social event showcasing private gardens in the neighbourhoods of South Etobicoke, Toronto. What makes their tour unique is that it's free to attend and hosted by local homeowners, creating a collection of diverse gardens filled with variety and surprises for the curious.