Toronto Berczy Park Revitalization | ?m | ?s
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NBGtect
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A lot of people in this city just don't care about the mess they make and they sh*t on everything nice for others to clean up. I'm for a few Pitbulls here. Cuban-American rappers included.
Ryan_T
Senior Member
Are we sure it's vandalism? Could it be that the paws are bolted down, and the heat made the whole thing expand beyond the shear-point? Maybe it's brittle enough to snap.
T.E.C.II
Active Member
It wouldn't surprise me. They had already damaged some of the benches.
It's funny, I've been watching a show recently called King of the Road, which is like a scavenger hunt with skateboarding involved. You'd be surprised at what skateboarders are able to grind. One guy did a trick on top of a fire hydrant, of all things.
It's funny, I've been watching a show recently called King of the Road, which is like a scavenger hunt with skateboarding involved. You'd be surprised at what skateboarders are able to grind. One guy did a trick on top of a fire hydrant, of all things.
tripwire
Active Member
Are we 100% sure it was a skateboarder? I don't like them ruining the benches, but let's make sure we have proof with this dog. It's a real shame though. 
grey
Senior Member
Surely the bigger shame to consider here is that a Firkin chain pub beat C'est What, a national treasure, by one vote.
lead82
Senior Member
Absolutely amazing park. I wish we could have similar quality of urban parks throughout the city. The attention to details, the whimsy, the beautiful fountain, the benches, the paving. It's what good public realm looks like.
Benito
Senior Member
Got to see the fountain working for the first time today, it is just incredible. Overheard a couple of guys panning the fountain, I guess everyone doesn't appreciate this excellent addition to our city.
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Benito
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ADRM
Senior Member
I fully agree, though I should say that I had a pop over to Grange Park the other day, and all those positive elements are present there, too. It's great to see.
Slowly but surely, we're getting our civic shit together. Even though GP isn't yet fully open, it's worth checking out as well if you like what's happened at Berczy.
lead82
Senior Member
I haven't gone there yet but it's on my to do list. I've heard many good things about it as well. The only negative are those stupid cheap plastic city garbage bins.
condovo
Senior Member
The key here, like everywhere else, is going to be maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. I'm not encouraged on that score but hopefully there will be enough eyes on this park, Grange Park and others to keep maintenance at an acceptable level.
maestro
Senior Member
I think the best course would be to have a community not for profit in charge of the park. Still, I'll give the parks department and the people of Toronto to not do or allow anything stupid here.