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It and the Gehry stair complement each other quite nicely in that second last photo.

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[someMidTowner]

The AGO has released a timelapse of the move:

 

[Hamiltonian]

Walked past at night. It is light beautifully from all angles...

 

[ADRM]

From Cressy's latest newsletter, including official opening details:

Grange Park - Opening Celebration July 8th
I am thrilled to announce the Official Opening Celebration of the newly revitalized Grange Park on Saturday July 8th.

Lead by the Grange Park Advisory Committee (GPAC) - which includes the Ward 20 City Councillor, the Grange Community Association, the AGO, local residents, OCAD U, University Settlement, St. George the Martyr Church, and City of Toronto Parks staff - this breathtaking revitalization has been more than 10 years in the making. Countless hours working together in public consultations, workshops, and more has resulted in a truly special greenspace in our community. The new and improved park includes:

• 78 more trees than before the improvements began
• Larger and updated play structures for children, including a destination playground, inspired by art supplies and the creative process
• New and expanded seating
• A Dogs-off leash area
• Walking path and pedestrian oriented lighting for safety
• Public washrooms and expanded horticulture
• 14 literary inscriptions leading into the Park

Here we are and this project is right on schedule. Over the last month, you may have noticed that Two Large Forms, the much loved Henry Moore sculpture that has graced the streetscape of Dundas and McCaul for over four decades, has been re-located. The cherished Forms are just around the corner in their new home in marvellously re-designed Grange Park.

Thank you to all those who played such a critical role in stewarding this project through the years. I look forward to celebrating with all of them, and all of you on July 8th (more details can be found below). For more information on the Grange Park Revitalization, visit the project website.

July 8
Grange Park Opening Celebration
Grange Park 12-4pm

 

[greenleaf]

I know the official opening is July 8, but does anyone know if the playground is open to the public now?

 

[Napalm Frog]

As of last night, playground is still closed (I visit the dog park daily).

 

[greenleaf]

As of last night, playground is still closed (I visit the dog park daily).

Thank you! I guess my kids can wait until the 8th.

 

[ponyboy]

still closed today (Friday) when I biked through at 4pm, although seems very close to done. Just some mulch to spread and temp fences to be removed. I was hoping it would be open for Canada Day.

 

[Napalm Frog]

5 large rock slabs and the water drinking station were installed in the dog park yesterday. Water not running yet, looks like they are currently working on some final plumbing as there was a steady leak draining onto Grange Rd.

Pic from Grange Park Dog Owners Group's Instagram page. To the right is still the picnic bench... Sort of hoping that goes.

 

[interchange42]

The fences are still up so that the lawn have as much time to 'take' as possible before opening.

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[GeneralGrievance]

From today's opening! (sorry, there's a lot of 'em)

 

[Marcanadian]

Some more from Saturday's festivities:

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

 

[JasonParis]

Went by on the weekend and I love the reinvigorated park a lot. I was a bit worried about Large Two Forms moving, but it seems to work here. More room to breath and more angles to admire it from.

I think The Grange (home) still feels without purpose though. A nice cafe/bar spilling into the park may be the answer.

 

[Johnny Au]

It would be great to have a community kitchen and market in Grange Park as well.

 

[Towered]

It would be great to have a community kitchen and market in Grange Park as well.

Couldn't agree more. The makeover looks great, but I feel that more features should have been included to really make it great.