Hello Neighbours!
Happy November! A few updates to share with you this month.
Parkdale Holiday Market – November 20 and 21
The PCA along with our partner the Parkdale Nifty 50’s is hosting our first Holiday Market on November 20 and 21 at the Parkdale Community Centre. Stop by between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and visit our local vendors. We will also be featuring new Parkdale merchandise with our new Parkdale logo. These items will make great holiday presents, not to mention showing off your neighbourhood pride. We will be following all health and safety protocols for this event.
Secret Playground in Parkdale
You may have noticed that the Secret Playground equipment has been removed. Sadly, the playground equipment did not meet CSA standards and had reached its useful life. The equipment has been removed by the City and the land has been loaned and seeded. Pre-COVID, we had a volunteer team that spent considerable time consulting with residents, evaluating the space, and identifying the possibilities and constraints of the space. The City does not have any specific plans for this site, and we would love to restart and pick-up the plans from pre-COVID to design a usable space for our community. If you are interested in joining the Secret Park volunteer team, please let me know.
Parkdale Community Rink and Hub
The Community Rink and Hub construction is moving along. We are excited to be opening in January. In the meantime, a reminder that the construction site is very active, and we ask that everyone stay safe and keep away from the site.
Volunteer Engagement
We are always looking for volunteers and residents to get involved in our events, programs, and initiatives. If you are interested in helping out in a small or big way, contact our Volunteer Engagement Director at [email protected].
As always, welcome your feedback – don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Amanda Affonso
