The Kennedy Park–Ionview Local Parks Plan outlines short- and long‑term enhancements to the local park system. It identifies opportunities such as upgrading existing parks, creating new ones and improving access and connections to public spaces. Developed with extensive community input, the Plan will continue to be implemented through ongoing engagement and partnerships.
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Extensive community engagement activities supported the study process. Further engagement opportunities will be provided in Phase 4: Local Parks Plan Implementation
The Local Parks Plan will be carried out through short‑and long‑term actions that guide capital planning, budgeting, and park improvements. It will also support the development review process and other future opportunities.
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This project has been classified as an Involve project based on the International Association of Public Participation Spectrum. This means we work directly with the public, stakeholders and rightsholders throughout the study process to ensure that ideas and aspirations are understood and considered.
The project team conducted research and community engagement activities to learn how the Study Area’s park system currently functions, and how the community uses these parks and outdoor spaces.
A report summarizing the existing conditions of the parks and open space system serving the Kennedy Park-Ionview community is available. It includes an inventory of parks and open spaces, park facilities and amenities in the area. It also provides general information about the history, demographics, development and transit network. The findings in this report supported the next phase of study by identifying needs and gaps in parkland and opportunities to address them.
Download the full Existing Conditions Background Report.
On February 9, a youth workshop took place at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre. The goal of the workshop was to understand how young people use parks and open spaces in the area in order to help inform future opportunities to create inclusive park spaces and to connect, improve, and expand parkland. Approximately 20 young people participated in the workshop.
Download the February 2023 workshop summary.
A Social Pinpoint activity was made available from October 30 to December 3. The activity involved an interactive map that allowed participants to drop pins and leave comments on precise locations within the Study Area. The project team collected feedback about what is and isn’t working, as well as opportunities and suggestions for improvements. In total, 540 people participated in the activity.
Download the December 2022 social pinpoint summary.
The project team identified needs, gaps and opportunities in the local parks system through community engagement and consultation with subject matter experts.
On April 24, a community workshop was held at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre where Indigenous community members and those who work with a group that serves Indigenous communities were invited to share their experiences and ideas on parks.
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On December 5, a community workshop was held. Community members were invited to share their ideas and local knowledge at this workshop.
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On October 1, the project team held pop-up events outside of Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre and Jack Goodlad Park, where more than 65 community members learned about the Study and shared their ideas.
Download the October 1, 2023 pop-up summary.
The Local Parks Plan was developed and finalized, including a summary of needs and gaps within the Study Area’s park system, and opportunities and recommendations to address them. This Plan will guide short, medium and long-term improvements in the Kennedy Park-Ionview parks system.
On October 24, an open house took place at The Hub – Mid Scarborough to share information about the proposed recommendations for the future of parks in the neighbourhood and collect feedback.
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With the Local Parks Plan now complete, the project team will begin evaluating and prioritizing the opportunities identified in the Plan to inform future budgeting.
As funding is secured for specific improvement projects and design work begins, additional opportunities for community engagement will be provided.
The Local Parks Plan was completed and available online.
Download the Kennedy Park-Ionview Local Parks Plan.
In 2019, City Council adopted the Parkland Strategy, which identified the Kennedy Park and Ionview neighbourhoods in Scarborough as a priority area for parks planning and acquisitions. As a result, a parkland study was conducted to investigate opportunities to improve the local parks system. The Kennedy Park–Ionview Local Parks Plan has the findings from this study and will be used as a roadmap to inform decision-making and budget allocation for years to come.
