The city of Toronto has released a new draft policy regarding the use of city parks by dogs. Specifically the new policy is looking to address the issue of off leash areas for dogs. During the week of June 4th, a number of public consultations were held across the city. A revised policy, based on these consultations will be presented to the Parks Committee meeting on July 4th and Metro Hall. Deputations will also be taken at this meeting. If the staff report and draft policy are accepted by the Park Committee, they will be presented to City Council on or about July 18th.

If you are interested in reading the current draft policy, it can be read at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/dogs.htm.

There is also an online survey in which you are invited to participate (http://wx.toronto.ca/inter/pfr/offleash.nsf/feedback?openform).

Some other groups that were at the public consultation distributed material. For background you might want to look at www.playatthepark.ca and www.parksfordogs.com.

Finally, if you have issues or concerns, you may wish to contact the Friends of Trinitybellwoods at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , our local councillor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or the chair of the parks and environment committee, Paula Fletcher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This year The Annual Senhor Da Pedra Festival will not have an event take place in Trinity Bellwoods Park. It will only the procession that will take place. Please note below the street closures that will be effected by the procession.

STREET CLOSURE: August, 4, 5, 6 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Closed Grace St. from Dundas St. West to the lane north of Plymouth Avenue and Plymouth Avenue to Grace Street and the Laneway north of Dundas St. West to Grace St.

Big thanks to YOU the Community that came out to support the market. It would not have been the success it has been without you. We were so happy to see how quick we had regulars, a social gathering place developed and an underused, yet quaint part of the Park found it's vocation.

We look forward to seeing everyone next season! As soon as we have a start date for the 2008 season, it will be posted.

If you were a patron of the Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market, we would value your comments/feedback from the inaugural year. If you are willing to share with us, please do!

Sincerely,
Carolyn Wong Scott Ciniello
Farmers Market Commitee Chair Market Manager
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION UPDATE
Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff are hosting a public information update. The current off-leash area of the park has been assessed to be suitable for off-leash activities.

The purpose of this meeting is to:
- Review the People, Dogs and Park Strategy
- Review and fine tune the Off-Leash Area "Conditions of Use" with respect to Trinity Bellwoods and South Stanley Parks"
- Share ideas, comments and solutions.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2007
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: TRINITY COMMUNITY REC. CENTRE, 155 CRAWFORD ST.

Contact Info: Peter Leiss, Supervisor (416) 392.7945