TORONTO, April 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Residents from the York
South-Weston community came out today to tour their new recreation
and community centre, participate in arts and recreation activities
and participate in the official opening ceremony.
Mayor John Tory, Laura Albanese, MPP for York South-Weston,
Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 10 York Centre), Chair of the
Community Development and Recreation Committee, local Councillor
Frank Di Giorgio (Ward 12 York South-Weston) and Councillor Frances
Nunziata (Ward 11 York South-Weston) participated in the official
ribbon-cutting and the reveal of a commemorative panel.
"This is the largest recreation centre that the City of Toronto has opened in many years and
I'm so pleased to be a part of it," said Mayor Tory. "The community
was integral to the development of this phenomenal facility that
will serve as a space for residents to gather, learn and play
together for many years to come."
"The new York Recreation Centre is a testament to the strong
commitment by the City of Toronto
to the residents of York South-Weston," said MPP Albanese. "This
truly is an opportunity for our community to finally enjoy and
benefit from this great centre. Congratulations to all."
"This fully accessible centre provides state-of-the-art
recreation facilities for Torontonians of all ages and abilities to
use," said Councillor Pasternak. "As a priority centre, it's
wonderful that all City-run programs will be offered here free of
charge."
"This is the first community centre in the former municipality
of York," said Councillor Di
Giorgio. "This versatile facility allows us to meet all of the
needs of the community from large competitive swim meets to walking
clubs for seniors and everything in between."
"The creation of this recreation centre has been a vision of
mine for several decades – since my days as Mayor of York," said Councillor Nunziata. "To see it
come to fruition is truly a dream and I am so glad to witness
it."
The new fully accessible 6,255-square-metre facility features a
six-lane, 25-metre pool with ramp and seating gallery, tot pool,
indoor running/walking track, fitness studio, weight room,
multi-purpose rooms, kitchen and double gymnasium.
There are over 100 parking spaces at the facility. The main
parking entrance is at the intersection of Black Creek Drive and
Photography Drive.
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SOURCE City of Toronto