Ramsden Park

Ramsden Park
Ramsden Park
	Location of the park in Toronto
Type	Public park
Location	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates	43°40′35″N 79°23′35″W
Created	1904
Operated by	Toronto Parks
Website	Ramsden Park

Ramsden Park is a public park located at 1020 Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with access via Ramsden Park Road.[1] and Pears Avenue. With an area of 13.7 acres, Ramsden Park is one of the largest in downtown Toronto.[2]

History

Creation

From the 1840s to the 1890s this was the location of the Yorkville Brick Yards.[3] The yellowish-white bricks produced were used for many buildings in the village and city including Yorkville Town Hall, St. Michael's Cathedral, St. James Cathedral and much of University College.[3] In 1904 the City purchased the land and established a park named after Alderman J. George Ramsden, a local resident who was active in city politics from 1903 until 1936.[3]

Revitalization Project

Ramsden park is the site of a nearly completed large scale renovation. The revitalization project has added the following features[4]:

New playground
Splash-pad features added to wading pool
Rebuilt tennis courts
Multi-purpose sports court
New fenced in dog park
Various landscaping and cosmetic changes
New stairs and ramps at all entrances

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References

"Think Cold! Outdoor Artificial Ice Rinks". City of Toronto. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
"Ramsden Park, the biggest little park in Toronto". This Land is ParkLand. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
"Yorkville Brick Yards". Points of interest along lost streams. P.J. Hare, The Toronto Green Community. Retrieved 2009-09-11.
"Ramsden Park Revitalization". City of Toronto Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 10 July 2020.

External links

Official website

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[1] "Think Cold! Outdoor Artificial Ice Rinks". City of Toronto. Retrieved 2009-09-11.

[2] "Ramsden Park, the biggest little park in Toronto". This Land is ParkLand. Retrieved 10 July 2020.

[Brick-3] "Yorkville Brick Yards". Points of interest along lost streams. P.J. Hare, The Toronto Green Community. Retrieved 2009-09-11.

[4] "Ramsden Park Revitalization". City of Toronto Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 10 July 2020.