Council approved an important report this week allowing small secondary homes, known as garden suites, on residential properties. These...

Many have embraced the cold by turning to winter activities to stay active and find the fun side of this week's massive snowfall. Natural...

The City of Toronto will be closing its public survey on the new Olympic Gardens Park on November 28. The new park, located in the...

Willowdale is nearing the completion of its 2021 park improvement projects, offering new playgrounds for kids and their families to...

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...