The City is expanding John McKenzie Parkette by approximately 390 m2 (a bit smaller than a full basketball court) as a result of acquiring the land at 37 Norton Ave. in North York. The design for the park expansion will be developed with the help of community feedback and will include an expanded community garden area.

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  • Early April 2024: Construction starts with the demolition of the property at 37 Norton Ave.
  • May 2024: Demolition complete
  • July 2024: Hire a consultant
  • Winter 2025: Community engagement and detailed design
  • Spring 2025: Hire a construction team
  • Summer 2025: Construction starts
  • Fall 2025: Construction complete

The timeline is subject to change.

Online Survey

Early 2025

An online survey will be posted on this page in early 2025 to collect community feedback on the proposed design for the expanded park area. This feedback will be used to finalize the proposed design and begin the detailed design phase.

The results of the survey will be shared on this page.

Level of Engagement

This project has been classified as a Consult project based on the International Association for Public Participation Spectrum. This means we obtain public feedback on existing analysis, alternatives, and/or proposals.

May 2024

Demolition of the property at 37 Norton Ave. is completed.