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| Sabina Ali |
R.V. Burgess Park in Thorncliffe Park has been recognized as a Frontline Park by the U.S. based City Parks Alliance. The alliance is an urban parks advocacy group which is associated with a local body of similar purpose, the City Parks Alliance. Although honorary in nature the designation is a worthy acknowledgement of the work and dedication of local citizens who have spearheaded the transformation of R.V. Burgess Park from a littered and unappealing place into a useful and pleasant asset to the community. The renewal began in 2008 when Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division partnered with the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee to bring playground equipment back into the park. Since then steady work has transformed the location into a social and cultural meeting place. “This is wonderful recognition of the great work by the Women’s Committee and our volunteers,” said Sabina Ali, Project Coordinator for the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee. “By working together in our local park, we have been able to make a very positive change in our community. It’s very empowering.”
