Yonge Street Linear Park Improvements
In 2017, the City completed the Yonge Street Linear Park System Master Plan, which included a comprehensive conceptual plan for three parks in the linear system – James Canning Garden, George Hislop Park, Norman Jewison Park.
All three parks are built over the Yonge Street subway system and together form an important “green spine” and a north-south pedestrian commuter route in the Church Wellesley neighbourhood, just east of Yonge Street.
Alexander Street Parkette was not included in the Master Plan but it is located in the same corridor just east of Yonge Street and has been added to this project to achieve a comprehensive approach to the neighbourhood parks.
Phases
Safety Plan Walkthrough
George Hislop Park and Norman Jewison Park:
Construction is underway in both parks. Anticipated completion is the fourth quarter of 2024. The timeline has been extended due to numerous unanticipated below grade conditions and supply chain issues / long lead times for custom design elements for the unique park designs. Opening is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024.
Alexander St. Parkette:
We are pleased to share that construction for park improvements is currently being awarded to a successful bidder. We will provide a more detailed schedule once the contractor has received a purchase order and submitted their schedule. We anticipate the park to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024.
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