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2025 Toronto Park Summit

TIME, DATE

1:00 pm EST, Jun 14, 2025

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Summit

Save the Date

📅 Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 7 pm EST

📍 Daniels Spectrum, Toronto

    For more information reach out to:
    chashie@parkpeople.ca. 

    Collaborating for Social Connection and Vibrant Parks

    Join us and hundreds of park changemakers—NGOs, community groups, municipal staff, and advocates from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond—for a day of knowledge sharing, connection, and inspiration. 

    This network-wide gathering gathers those dedicated to creating vibrant, accessible, and climate-resilient parks and public spaces.

    We’re excited to welcome Interdisciplinary Artist Ange Loft as our keynote speaker, who will reflect on Indigenous connections, partners, and aspirations that deepen Indigenous presence in parks.

    What to Expect:

    • Inspiring guest speakers and engaging panel conversations.
    • Community stations showcasing inspiring park initiatives
    • Food & drinks and plenty of networking opportunities

    Join the conversation on the future of urban parks and public spaces in Toronto, and gain fresh perspectives from diverse voices in the community.

    Details on the program and registration will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

    Ticket Pricing

    • Government & Park Professionals: $25
    • NGOs: $15
    • Community members: $5

    Daniels Spectrum

    Daniels Spectrum is located on the unceded Ancestral shared lands of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit Nations.

    Daniels Spectrum is a community cultural hub in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood. It is home to many outstanding arts-based and community-focused organizations, and contains several event, performance and exhibition spaces that host tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of arts and cultural events each year.

    FAQ & Practical Information

    Building access: 

    Daniels Spectrum is fully accessible by Ontario standards. Barrier-free access to the building via the Dundas Street entrance.

    Amenities and Support: 

    • All washrooms and drinking fountains are accessible 
    • Signage throughout the building are in braille 
    • Support person and service dogs are welcome 
    • Hearing assist devices are available upon request

    Email Cynthia Hashie to let us know how we can support your attendance at chashie@parkpeople.ca. 

    This event will be facilitated in English.

    Daniels Spectrum is located at 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7. The main entrance is on Regent Park Blvd, barrier-free entrance is on Dundas Street.

    Parking: 

    Paid public parking at Daniels Spectrum is available in a lot located underneath the building  (approx. 100 spaces). The vehicle entrance is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Sackville Street on the western side of the building. Parking is $10.00 for 8 hours. We encourage you to come via public transit if possible.

    Public transportation:

    • Streetcar: The 505 Dundas and 506 Carlton streetcars stop at Dundas St. E. & Sackville St., a short walk from the venue.
    • Bus: Route 65 Parliament stops at Dundas St. E. & Parliament St., a 5-minute walk away.
    • Subway: From Castle Frank Station (Line 2) or Queen Station (Line 1), take the 65 Parliament bus south to Dundas St. E.

    Cycling: A Bike Share station is located a 12-minute walk away.

    If transportation assistance is needed, please let us know, and we can arrange coverage upon request.

    Music will be playing in the background during the event. It will be at low/moderate volume. 

    Interaction level will be high. Participants are encouraged to initiate conversations and engage in discussion with others. However, this is optional.

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