A new 1,718 m2 park that celebrates Leaside’s local history is coming to 939 Eglinton Ave. E. as a result of a condominium development project. The new park will be adjacent to Brentcliffe Road, just south of Eglinton Avenue East.
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The timeline is subject to change.
The project is progressing through the detailed design phase and construction is anticipated to start in summer 2024.
Feedback on the proposed concept design for the new park was collected in an online survey from October 25 to November 12. The survey received a total of 543 responses. The project team will use the community feedback collected to develop ideas and confirm priorities for the final park design.
The park design includes:
This is the proposed site plan for the new park:
The new park will feature a heritage hub inspired by Leaside’s local history. From 1940 to 1946, the park site was part of a complex of buildings owned by Research Enterprises Ltd. (REL). During this time, REL was Leaside’s largest employer devoted to producing high-technology equipment, such as optical instruments and radio equipment, which played a major role in Canada’s war efforts during World War II. REL buildings have since been demolished. The new park aims to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage with interactive play elements, opportunities to explore and flexible programming spaces.
