by Renee Tratch | Aug 13, 2017 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground
Well this exceeded all my expectations. This past year Grange Park went through a major overhaul, a revitalization that revived a very urban greenspace, turning it into a beautiful, greener and friendlier place to play. The park itself stretches south behind...
by Renee Tratch | Jul 3, 2017 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground
It’s the heart of the downtown, home to Toronto City Hall and the City’s go-to spot to celebrate the latest celebration. But on the day-to-day, it’s filled with Torontonians and tourists just passing by and hanging out. Here are six things you can do with your kids at...
by Renee Tratch | Nov 10, 2016 | Free, Fresh Air, Park & Playground
We’ve been driving past the Beach Skatepark for years and as I do with most activities, I file it away in my head as another destination for when my kids are old enough. Well we finally made it. Except that, we don’t skateboard yet. But my boys on bike and scooter...
by Renee Tratch | Sep 19, 2016 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground, Wading Pools
More park envy. This downtown green space in the Annex neighbourhood is nestled within beautifully tree-lined streets. I want to live here. And those that do know their local play space Vermont Square Park has everything: the Dennis Lee Playground and its cool pirate...
by Renee Tratch | Aug 24, 2016 | Fresh Air, Park & Playground, Wading Pools
Cool kids in the west end know they’ve got it made with one of the best green spaces in Toronto. Spanning a huge chunk of the hipster hood between Queen and Dundas West at Strachan, Trinity Bellwood Park is a place to hang for big big kids as well as the littles in...
by Renee Tratch | May 25, 2016 | Music, Park & Playground, Splash Pad
At the centre of one of Toronto’s prettiest midtown parks come sweet sounds of kids playing, laughing and — making music. No question, any Canadian parent will immediately recognize the iconic elephant made famous by musical trio Sharon, Lois & Bram....
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