TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Councillor Mike Layton (Ward
11 University-Rosedale) and Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 13
Toronto Centre) were joined by Mark
Garner, Executive Director of the Downtown Yonge BIA, this
afternoon to officially open the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at
College Park in downtown Toronto.
The trail is named after figure skater Barbara Ann Scott, an Olympic gold medalist who
received the Lou Marsh Trophy three times as Canadian athlete of
the year.
The five-metre-wide trail, designed to be a walking loop in
summer, is the first exterior skating path in North America to incorporate state-of-the-art
carbon dioxide technology in its refrigeration system. This
environmentally friendly technology is natural, non-toxic and
non-flammable, with no net greenhouse gas effect.
Adjacent to the trail, an architectural construction of wood,
glass and stainless steel has been designed as the new rink
house/warming station/Zamboni station. Additional park features
include a water fountain and large frog sculptures.
Funding for the College Park redevelopment was secured through
Canderel Stoneridge, with additional funding provided by the
City of Toronto. The College Park
redevelopment project is the result of the City collaborating with
partners including the Downtown Yonge BIA, MBTW Group/Watchorn
Architect and Project for Public Spaces.
Quotes:
"This ice-skating trail turns College Park into a destination
that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Families can come out and
experience this skating trail that takes an
environmentally-friendly approach to a winter activity that is
cherished by so many."
- Mayor John Tory
"College Park is now an exciting location for all through all
seasons due to the exceptional partnership between the City, the
Downtown Yonge BIA and many others."
- Councillor Mike Layton
"For residents and visitors alike, this ice trail and College
Park are exceptional amenities that help make Toronto's downtown more liveable and
enjoyable."
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
"The College Park opening has demonstrated the value of common
vision and collaboration between the City, the BIA, our membership
and the community, bringing a much needed asset to life for this
neighbourhood."
- Mark Garner (Downtown Yonge
BIA)
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