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Baird Park has longest arc swing set in the area

By On October 1, 2013 In Baird Park With Comments Off on Baird Park has longest arc swing set in the area Permanent Link to Baird Park has longest arc swing set in the areaPermalink

 Baird Park at 275 Keele St has the longest arc swing in the area, created by a higher than normal for the height of horizontal support and support wings and and a swing seat positioned lower to the ground.  Seated and riding through the lowest point  the swing passes, ensuring to keep  the swinger’s body at a  quiet state, the body of the riders as almost floating – a wonderful feeling  for a toddler.

 

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Reversing the long, slow decline in funding for TO parks

By On December 10, 2012 In 200 Vine Ave, Baird Park, Bennett Parkette, Carlton Park, Dufferin Grove Park, Earl Bales Park, High Park, June Callwood Park, Lithuania Park, Sorauren Park, The Junction, Toronto Parks With Comments Off on Reversing the long, slow decline in funding for TO parks Permanent Link to Reversing the long, slow decline in funding for TO parksPermalink

Image – Carlton Park –  Toronto April 29th 1913

Text from the http://www.parkpeople.ca newsletter

Let City Council know that parks are important to you and that a gradual, slow decline in city support for our parks is not good for your park and community. You can depute to the City’s budget committee, send in your comments or write your local city councillor. Find out how here. Toronto City Council will discuss and vote on the budget at the Council meeting on January 15-17, 2013.

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Vine Parkette front gardens … Parks department seeking interest from community members to maintain front beds

By On June 20, 2012 In 200 Vine Ave, Baird Park, Bennett Parkette, City of Toronto, Earl Bales Park, High park, Lithuania Park, The Junction With Comments Off on Vine Parkette front gardens … Parks department seeking interest from community members to maintain front beds Permanent Link to Vine Parkette front gardens … Parks department seeking interest from community members to maintain front bedsPermalink

If interested you can write the parks supervisor for Vine Parkette (and all the parks in the ward) at kbattig@toronto.ca

Keele St & Humberside Ave – great side facade

By On October 5, 2011 In Baird Park, Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park) With Comments Off on Keele St & Humberside Ave – great side facade Permanent Link to Keele St & Humberside Ave – great side facadePermalink

 

just look at –
the inset eves setback to the window just under the roof line
just look at –
the 1st floor arched windows