Extending the Swimming Season at Riverdale Park East: meeting growing demand for healthy recreational activities - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton

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The decision

2022-07-19 · Toronto City Council · amended

As filed

City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the season for the outdoor pools at Riverdale Park East, Woodbine Beach Park and at the Amesbury Sports Complex until at least September 11, 2022 and longer, if possible.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

City staff have recently announced the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East will not open this year until late July. Though originally scheduled to open on June 18th, it was discovered that additional repairs to the pool basin were needed over what was originally anticipated when the existing liner was fully removed and basin could be more accurately assessed. Swimming is both a healthy recreational activity and a life-saving skill.

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The City should do its utmost to foster this activity. Both the park and pool are an important oasis for East End residents. Many residents use the pool and it always quite full. It also serves as critical respite during heat waves. Parks, Forestry and Recreation does extend the season at select pools. It would only fair to the residents who use the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East to offset the late opening with an extended season.

Staff recommended

Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton, recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the season for the outdoor pool at Riverdale Park East until at least September 11, 2022 and longer, if possible.

On the record

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