City of Toronto seeking public input for a new five-year plan for parks, trails and natural areas. Residents are invited to attend one of four public consultation meetings:

North York – Wednesday, November 16, Mitchell Field Community Centre, 89 Church Ave.

Scarborough – Monday, November 7, Warden Hilltop Community Centre, 25 Mendelssohn St.

Toronto East York – Thursday, November 24, Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne St.

Etobicoke York – Thursday, December 1, Amesbury Community Centre, 1507 Lawrence Ave. W.

As directed by Council, the plan will guide decision-making and investment in City parks in order to meet the diverse needs of Toronto residents, including:

• designing beautiful, unique and sustainable park spaces
• protecting and expanding natural areas
• balancing park uses to include play spaces, natural areas, sport activities, urban agriculture and cultural expression
• engaging the community through stewardship, volunteering and partnerships, and
• ensuring that the City’s parks and trails are available and accessible to all residents.

The public can also provide feedback about parks services through an online survey, launched today at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parksplan.