Plans For Greenwood Rink

While twirling around skating rinks with daughter Lyla Burt,
4, pictured, Porter found dark, smelly rink houses —
which could be community hubs. (Feb. 24, 2010)

Parks, Forestry and Recreation is in the beginning stages of a 2.5 million dollar plan to redo Greenwood Park’s two skating rinks and upgrade the adjacent change house building. The plan may also include putting a roof over the shinny pad and adding a new skating path.

There is amazing potential for community use of the building next to the rink (and swimming pool). Creative and intelligent design could allow for multi-purpose use of the massive, windowless, wasted space occupied by the current change rooms.

What is your vision for this space? Grandparents playing cards, children reading books, singles sharing a warm drink, skaters cozying up for a break? Holiday craft fairs, farmers’ market stalls, resident association meeting space? Community kitchen, school skating program room?

What is your vision for the overall plan of new rinks at Greenwood Park? It's time for 'wild imaginings'.

See Toronto Star article: Porter: Sharpen up our rinks with 'wild imaginings'

Share your ideas at greenwood@parkcommons.ca