Mel Lastman Square

Mel Lastman Square
Public square
Mel Lastman Square, as seen from a building across Yonge Street, with the North York Civic Centre in the background
Features Concert stage; reflecting pool/skating rink
Opening date 1998
Surface concrete
Dedicated to Mel Lastman, Mayor of North York and Toronto
Owner City of Toronto
Location 5100 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M2N 5V7
Mel Lastman Square
Location of Mel Lastman Square in Toronto
Coordinates: 43°46′3.33″N 79°24′48.46″W / 43.7675917°N 79.4134611°W / 43.7675917; -79.4134611Coordinates: 43°46′3.33″N 79°24′48.46″W / 43.7675917°N 79.4134611°W / 43.7675917; -79.4134611

Mel Lastman Square is a public square at North York Civic Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named for former North York mayor (and later Toronto mayor) Mel Lastman.

The square hosts a variety of activities throughout the year, but is primarily a quiet space in which to relax or eat lunch.

Surrounded by Yonge Street on the east, the Toronto District School Board headquarters on the south, North York Civic Centre on the west, and the North York Central Library to the north, Mel Lastman Square was intended to be the heart of North York. With its sunken configuration and tree cover, activities can take place away from the busy traffic on Yonge Street.

An artificial stream runs from a fountain under a large sign at Yonge street down into a large concrete square. Planters, trees, shrubs and wooden benches surround the area. A large pond is located in the centre of the square that serves as a relaxing focal point in the summer and a skating rink in the winter.[1]

The square also features an outdoor theatre for a number of events, including Sunday Serenades jazz concerts each summer. Other events include RBC Run for the Kids, a farmer's market, cultural festivals, Canada Day festivities and numerous family events.

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References

  1. ↑ "Parks, Forestry and Recreation : Mel Lastman Square". City of Toronto. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
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