Reimagining the Role of Our Parks

Toronto Park People’s Park Summit is the premier event celebrating and sharing the successes and opportunities of Toronto’s 1600+ parks. This year’s theme, Reimagining the Role of Our Parks, will explore creative ways volunteers and partners can transform parks into the heart of their communities. Join 350+ of Toronto’s most passionate park advocates and champions at the 2014 Toronto Park Summit.

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The 4th Annual Toronto Park Summit will include:

A Keynote by Adrian Benepe

We’re excited to announce Adrian Benepe as our keynote speaker. Adrian was New York City’s Parks Commissioner under Mayor Bloomberg from 2002 to 2012. He is currently a Senior Vice President and Director of City Park Development for the Trust for Public Land, the world’s leading independent organization supporting the protection and enhancement of city parks. Adrian is one of the leading global experts on connecting the public, private, and nonprofit sectors in public-space development and management and his role with TPL is to provide advice on using partnerships to improve parks in cities across the US. As NYC’s Parks Commissioner, Adrian oversaw a renaissance in New York City’s parks system including adding 730 acres of parkland and overseeing such exciting new parks as the High Line, Battery Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

A Showcase of Opportunities to Reimagine Our Parks

We’ll hear from four people who are transforming their parks. Our showcase will include:

• Friends of Earl Bales Park – Partnerships for Park

• Panorama Community Garden Group – Rexdale Foodie Fest

• Friends of the York Beltline – Linear Parks

• The Guildwood Park & Gardens – Where Art Meets Nature

Toronto Park Social
After the speakers, at 4:00 mix with city councillors, park volunteers, park staff, and fellow park advocates. Connect with organizations that can help you make a difference in your park and check out their displays.