Media Advisory - Opening of Toronto's First "Underpass Park"

TORONTO, July 31, 2012 /CNW/ - Waterfront Toronto will officially open Underpass Park, the first park ever built under an overpass in Toronto, on August 2 at 10am. Underpass Park is a unique urban space complete with a stunning public art installation, inviting playground structures, skateboarding facilities and basketball courts.

Underpass Park, located in the West Don Lands, innovatively re-engineers the area under the overpasses and creates an inviting year-round public amenity.

WHO:	Hon. Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Canada Soo Wong, MPP, Scarborough--Agincourt To be confirmed, City of Toronto John Campbell, President and CEO of Waterfront Toronto
WHAT:	Official Opening of Underpass Park
WHEN:	Thursday, August 2, 2012    10 a.m. (rain or shine)
WHERE:	Underpass Park Located south of King Street East under the Eastern Avenue and Richmond/Adelaide overpasses. Please access the park from River Street.

 

SOURCE: Waterfront Toronto

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