Milliken District Park
Milliken District Park is a park located in the Scarborough area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]
| Milliken District Park | |
|---|---|
 A view of the park from the hill | |
  Location of Milliken District Park in Toronto | |
| Type | Urban wild |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°49′45″N 79°16′16″W |
| Operated by | Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division |
Description
The park is located in northeast Scarborough. The area is very large, occupying 32 hectares. There are a total of three playgrounds and a splash pad. The Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre is located at the west side of the park.[2]
History
The park is on the area of the former Milliken’s Corners, a hamlet, founded by Norman Milliken, a United Empire Loyalist from New Brunswick, in 1807. It was mostly farmland.[2]
The park officially opened in 1993.[2]
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References
- Recreation, Toronto Parks, Forestry and. "Milliken Park". City of Toronto. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- "Milliken District Park - Scarborough". To Do Canada. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
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