PF&R are developing a 20-year Facilties Master Plan to guide investment in parks and recreation facilities such as community centres, ice rinks, weight rooms and sports fields.  They recognize that Toronto is changing, the population is growing and recreation trends are shifting.  Developing a long-term plan to build and renew facilities across the city will help prepare to meet recreation needs into the future.  This is all good.Public involvement is essential - this is where you come in.  Back in November 2016 there was an online survey - see below Friends post - and a few other methods of consultation.  But it ain't over till it's over ;-) There are still a few ways to provide your valued input.  

Take the opportunity to have your say.  Follow the link(s).  If you use and love what our city has to offer, seize this moment to contribute. Get in at the beginning of the 20 years.  Please, take advantage of this.

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To those it may concern, PF&R would like your opine in a survey!  Takes less than 15 mins, depending on how much additional opine you give.  If you enjoy parks, this is really good opportunity to put in your two-bits.  If you are interested, complete the the survey through their link, Making Permitting Better webpage or the direct link Commercial Special Events Survey.  Feel free to share the links, they want to get as much input as possible.

Liking the 90 newly planted trees in the park?  Out of the 5 city parks with recent plantings, we got the most!  Whoohoo, adopt-a-tree here you come - no kidding, we'll be needing some baby tree parents in the Spring, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.and we'll set ya up. (Remember, no locking bikes to them) Join the Friends and Councillor Layton in thanking Toronto Parks Staff for their dedicated ,caring and hardworking staff.  Click on the link below and do it online.  Easy peasy for something that goes along way....

http://mikelayton.to/join-me-in-thanking-our-toronto-parks-staff

On Tuesday, Nov. 1st, 6pm-9pm the Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park in partnership with Councillor Mike Layton bring you this years' annual Pumpkin Parade extravaganza!  Show off your carved pumpkins and enjoy strolling along the path looking at all the other amazing ones from the neighbourhood.  See flyer below.  Please feel free to print up and share on your condo community board, fb or local cafe. Put a tea candle inside and a volunteer will light it up!

Don't forget, we'll need some help at 9:30pm for the 2nd annual Pumpkin Toss. Please drop by and toss a wagon load for us.  Great late night work out - use your core! - for the adults.  The story behind the 'toss' will be revealed if you show up ;-)

The city wants to consult with dog owners and general public across the GTA.  It'll cover things like by-law amendments, education planning, safety, enforcement stategies etc.  Do it by October 7th, 2016.  Make your contribution if it matters to you.  Follow the link below.....

Responsible Dog Ownership survey