The City is planning improvements to Willowdale Park, including adding accessible junior and senior play equipment, adding an accessible...

The City is installing new playground equipment at Dempsey Park, including a new swing set and slide, and new rockers, as well as...

by 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. ...

Park Improvement Consultations in March 2021 Please join the consultations about park improvements for the following parks in Willowdale:...

This year, Willowdale is home to four community outdoor skating rinks. The rinks are built and maintained by local volunteers so that...

In case you missed it last week, Willowdale is home to four natural rinks this winter! Our office will be providing up to date...

Community Conversations with Councillor Filion and Local Community Leaders! Over the next month Councillor Filion is pleased to host a...

by Markus O’Brien Fehr, Chief of Staff Public health experts are trying to balance the risks and benefits of necessary physical activity...

By Markus O’Brien-Fehr – Chief of Staff Construction is currently underway for two community basketball facilities that will help keep...

Provide your input to help improve Willowdale’s parks! Councillor Filion is working with City Staff to develop a list of priorities and...

Toronto is home to a vast network of ravines that play an integral role in providing environmental, health and recreational benefits to...

Trees are a critically important part of our community. They beautify our neighbourhoods, clean the air, offer shade from the sweltering...

Over the next few weeks, the City of Toronto will be planting trees in numerous parks within Ward 18 to increase the area’s forestry...

This fall, we’re excited to open a new and improved Abbotsford Park in the West Willowdale community. Parkland contribution from recent...

Local parks and recreation spaces are a critical part of creating complete communities. To better serve our growing community, we are...

An initiative of the Toronto Arts Foundation which John helped to launch in 2015, Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts...

Toronto’s annual spring cleanup takes place on April 26-28, 2019.  The Clean Toronto Together program mobilizes more than 200,000...

As you make your gardening plans for the spring, think about new trees and shrubs.  The City of Toronto is continuing its tree planting...

Last week, John joined Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson celebrity gardener Ben Cullen at Cummer Lodge to welcome 600 new plants donated...

Update (June 20, 2017): Many thanks to the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries who have donated approximately 13 acres of ravine land to...