In 2025, Prescott Parkette was expanded by 1,350 m2 using the land at 31 Blackthorn Ave. The City is now making additional improvements to Prescott Parkette with new features that will be compatible with the active hydro corridor. The scope of these improvements is being finalized. The parkette will be fenced off while environmental work and improvements are completed.

  • Fall 2025: Detailed design
  • Winter to Spring 2026: Hire a construction team
  • Summer 2026: Construction starts, parkette closes
  • Fall 2026: Construction complete, parkette reopens

The timeline is subject to change.

Spring 2025

Parkette Expansion Complete

The expansion of the parkette at 31 Blackthorn Ave. is complete. Environmental remediation is underway following the completion of environmental checks.

December 2024

Environmental checks are done at the site, including locating utilities, drilling and collecting samples.

November 2024

The Toronto Parking Authority started decommissioning the parking lot by removing the asphalt, adding topsoil, and installing sod and a pathway.

Fall 2024

Hydro One reviewed the draft plans for decommissioning and park design. The plans were refined to meet technical requirements and ensure public safety in the active hydro corridor.

Spring to Summer 2024

Meetings were held with the City, Toronto Parking Authority, the local Councillor and community stakeholder groups to discuss the decommissioning plans for 31 Blackthorn Ave. and provide updates on current, new and future paid parking options in the area.

2022 to 2023

The site was reviewed and considered for its potential as a new park, including its design.

Summer 2022

A review of the Toronto Parking Authority’s portfolio determined that the parking lot at 31 Blackthorn Ave. was no longer financially viable. The City identified the site as a potential location for a public park, as it is in an area with a need for more parkland.

Prescott Parkette features open green space and a pathway connecting S.A.D.R.A. Park Trail (to the west) and Don Panos Parkette (to the east). It is bordered by Blackthorn Avenue (west), Prescott Avenue (east), residential properties (north) and a laneway (south).

The park area at 31 Blackthorn Ave., owned by Hydro One, was previously a parking lot run by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA). The parking lot at 20 Prescott Ave. remains open and has been reconfigured to better serve the community. Additionally, TPA has introduced approximately 60 new on-street paid parking spaces to support the local area.