A new 1,849.8m2 park is coming to 1001-1037 The Queensway as a result of a mixed-use development project near Islington Avenue and The Queensway, in the Islington-City Centre West neighbourhood. Officially named Cinema Park in February 2025, the park’s design was developed with the help of community and stakeholder feedback to meet the needs of the growing community.
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The timeline is subject to change.
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 design process to ensure that ideas and aspirations are understood and considered in the design process.
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In this phase of the community engagement process, the City worked with residents, local park staff and the Councillor’s office to define an overall vision for the new park.
The outcome of this phase is a vision for the new park and community ideas to inform design options.
The vision is co-created with the community to describe the ideal future park or facility. It is a big-picture statement that should inspire everyone toward a common understanding of the project’s overall goals and objectives.
Embracing nature and community, the new park at 1001 The Queensway will be a vibrant green oasis in the heart of Islington-City Centre West. This park will be designed with input from local residents and will be an accessible and inclusive space with lush native plantings, shade trees, and ecological buffers that enhance urban well-being and mitigate noise. Flexible, multi-use areas will support a range of activities from cultural events to quiet contemplation, fostering a strong sense of community among diverse groups. This park will not only serve as a peaceful green space from the urban environment but also as a space for recreation and relaxation, making it a key asset for the neighbourhood.
From October 31 to November 14, an interactive thought exchange activity collected visioning ideas for the new park design.
Download the November 2022 Online Thought Exchange Activity summary.
In this phase of the community engagement process, the project team used the outcomes of Community Engagement Phase 1 to create design options for community feedback. This feedback will be used to develop a preferred design for the park.
The outcome of this phase is the selection of a preferred design.
From January 22 to February 11, an online survey collected feedback on the design options for the new park.
Download the February 2024 survey summary.
On February 1, a virtual workshop took place where community members provided feedback on the design options for the new park.
In this phase of the community engagement process, the City will share the preferred design with the community on this page. The project will then move into the detailed design phase, where the design team will finalize the preferred design by working through the technical details and plans for the construction contractor.
Public art will be integrated into the new park as part of a separate process. Infromation will be shared as soon as it is available.
The Garden Theatre Option was the preferred design based on feedback collected in Community Engagement Phase 2. The following changes were integrated into the preferred design based on community feedback:
