Feb 4Council Update - February 2022Council approved an important report this week allowing small secondary homes, known as garden suites, on residential properties. These...
Jan 21Embracing Willowdale's WinterMany have embraced the cold by turning to winter activities to stay active and find the fun side of this week's massive snowfall. Natural...
Nov 26, 2021Parks Survey ClosingThe City of Toronto will be closing its public survey on the new Olympic Gardens Park on November 28. The new park, located in the...
Nov 12, 20212021 Playground Program Nearing CompletionWillowdale is nearing the completion of its 2021 park improvement projects, offering new playgrounds for kids and their families to...
Jul 22, 2021Survey: Willowdale Park ImprovementsThe City is planning improvements to Willowdale Park, including adding accessible junior and senior play equipment, adding an accessible...
Jul 22, 2021Construction at Dempsey ParkThe City is installing new playground equipment at Dempsey Park, including a new swing set and slide, and new rockers, as well as...
Mar 12, 2021New Park Features can Define Local Neighbourhoodsby Markus O’Brien Fehr, Chief of Staff “I want to go to the park with the cool slide,” says one of my kids on a warm spring afternoon. ...
Mar 8, 2021Park Improvement ConsultationsPark Improvement Consultations in March 2021 Please join the consultations about park improvements for the following parks in Willowdale:...
Feb 12, 2021Cool Rinks, Warm HeartsThis year, Willowdale is home to four community outdoor skating rinks. The rinks are built and maintained by local volunteers so that...
Jan 22, 2021Staying Active Outside During the LockdownIn case you missed it last week, Willowdale is home to four natural rinks this winter! Our office will be providing up to date...
Nov 6, 2020Community Conversations about Parks Improvements and Road Safety with Councillor FilionCommunity Conversations with Councillor Filion and Local Community Leaders! Over the next month Councillor Filion is pleased to host a...
Nov 6, 2020Kids Rely on Access to Local Parksby Markus O’Brien Fehr, Chief of Staff Public health experts are trying to balance the risks and benefits of necessary physical activity...
Oct 8, 2020Work Continues on Community Basketball CourtsBy Markus O’Brien-Fehr – Chief of Staff Construction is currently underway for two community basketball facilities that will help keep...
Sep 4, 2020Willowdale Parks Improvement Survey – 2020Provide your input to help improve Willowdale’s parks! Councillor Filion is working with City Staff to develop a list of priorities and...
Feb 4, 2020City Council Passes Ravine Strategy PlanToronto is home to a vast network of ravines that play an integral role in providing environmental, health and recreational benefits to...
Oct 7, 2019Improving Protection For Our TreesTrees are a critically important part of our community. They beautify our neighbourhoods, clean the air, offer shade from the sweltering...
Oct 1, 2019Tree Planting in WillowdaleOver the next few weeks, the City of Toronto will be planting trees in numerous parks within Ward 18 to increase the area’s forestry...
Sep 17, 2019Abbotsford Park Re-OpeningThis fall, we’re excited to open a new and improved Abbotsford Park in the West Willowdale community. Parkland contribution from recent...
Jun 10, 2019Parks & Recreation ImprovementsLocal parks and recreation spaces are a critical part of creating complete communities. To better serve our growing community, we are...
May 17, 2019Arts in the Parks Season Launch – June 7An initiative of the Toronto Arts Foundation which John helped to launch in 2015, Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts...