Park(ing) Day Toronto 2024 Activation Locations

672 Dupont St, Toronto (parking lot)
Mutable Spaces
Activator BKNC Architects
Friday, September 20, 10AM - 3pm
Description: As architects & urban designers, we help re-think our city's urban fabric. MUTABLE SPACES is a commentary on our very own parking lot.  How might re-programmed parking spots change the way urban space is perceived? Join us at our playful installation for community engagement, live performances, and conversation!

55 Gould Street, Toronto
Park(ing) Spot
Activator: TMU Department of Architectural Science Students
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 20-22.
Description: Park[ing] Spot is designed to transform a traditional parking space into a dynamic, multi-functional pavilion at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in downtown Toronto. Addressing the lack of outdoor gathering spots on campus, this activation aims to provide a much-needed destination for TMU’s commuter students while enhancing the pedestrian experience along Gould Street. The pavilion will foster relaxation, socialization, and community engagement, demonstrating the students' ability to drive meaningful urban change while advancing sustainable development practices.

2465 Kingston Rd, Scarborough
Cliffcrest Plaza (parking lot north-east corner)
Last Blast of Summer
Activator: The Biglieri Group
Friday, September 20, 11am-6pm
Description: Join The Biglieri Group for the Last Blast of Summer as they transform parking lot spots in Cliffside Plaza into a nostalgic last bit of summer with chalk zone, lounging area, games and lemonade

130 Cumberland Ave, Toronto (curb lane)
Activator: ARUP Toronto
Saturday, September 21, 10am – 5pm
Description: For the founder of Arup, inspiration was often found while sitting in his garden. The installation transforms urban space into an urban garden, reclaiming a parking spot for public enjoyment. Experience nature in the heart of the city. The space hosts a book & plant drive throughout the day to promote discourse on sustainable design.

142 Westmount Ave, Toronto (boulevard & curb lane)
Activ(ate)
Activators: Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, with Lion Coffee & F45 St. Clair West
Saturday, September 21, 10am-4pm
Description: This activation hosted by Dubbeldam Architecture & Design features fun activities for kids, a HIIT class in the park(ing) run by F45 St. Clair West, Music, Dance, and refreshments lovingly crafted by local business Lion Coffee.

35 Front Street East (curb lane)
Five Spaces
Activators: SvN Architects + Planners
Saturday, September 21, 8am – 5pm
Description: Streets are places for people! Streets have the power to define the way we live together.  Explore five installations that imagine the many opportunities for Toronto’s streets to become places where community life unfolds, relationships are built, and local culture is expressed. Our streets are social. Our streets bring us together. Our streets build vibrant communities. Our streets are playful. Our streets are filled with life.

25 St Mary Street, Toronto (parking area)
Pop-Up Bike Café
Activators: Cycle Toronto & PEDAAL Bikes & Coffee, sponsored by TenBlock
Saturday, September 21, 1pm-5pm
Description: Pop-Up Bike Café - Help transform a parking lot into a vibrant, bike-friendly oasis for Park(ing) Day. Free bike check-ups by CycleTO plus free Brompton bike demos and refreshments by Pedaal Bikes & Coffee

2252 Bloor St West, Toronto (curb lane)
Pop-up Bike Repair Cafe
Activator: Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition
Saturday,  September 21, 11am-3pm
Description: Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition is hosting a pop-up bike repair and cafe on Bloor West; Pop by and enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks while talking all things cycling and celebrating the new Bloor bike lanes.

55-119 Mill St, Toronto (curb lane)
Streetside Stories
Activators: Anna Asgaraly, Eugene Woo, & Novaya Politra
Saturday, September 21, 12pm-8pm
Sunday, September 22, 12pm-8pm
Description: Streetside Stories is Park(ing) Day activation transforms two parking spaces in Toronto's Distillery District into an outdoor reading room. The project upcycle materials to create a cozy space to pause, browse, and reflect. The curated book collection celebrates the city's eclectic community and fosters moments of calm amid the urban bustle.

7 Bernard Ave (curb lane)
Avenue Road Creative Drawing in the Park(ing)
Activator: Embracce (Alejandra Fajardo)
Saturday, September 21, 11am - 5pm
Sunday, September 22, 11am - 4 pm
Description: This Creative Drawing Parket invites the Annex and Yorkville community to unleash their creativity and artistic expression. Three easels with paper and soft pastels, seating areas, bubble stations, and chalk art on the pavement will aim to engage people of all ages, including young children, in transforming this parking spot into a vibrant, creative space.

6 Markham Street (curb lane)
Balloon Grove
Activator: Urban Noodling (Solar Jiao)
Saturday, September 21, 11am-4pm
Description: Balloon Grove imagines an improbable blossoming of urban “green space” by providing a typical Toronto streetscape with swaying “palm trees” and “floating grass.” This installation challenges the public to rethink our use of urban spaces and the accessibility of natural environments in our cities. In alignment with the values of Park(ing) Day—reclaiming urban space for people rather than cars—Balloon Grove demonstrates how a parking spot can be swiftly transformed with minimal materials into a positive space for gathering and socializing. This project utilizes a typically overlooked area, much like the sparse greenery in our urban landscapes. By turning this spot into a vibrant, ephemeral grove, we aim to spark a deeper conversation about who our cities are truly designed for and the benefits of reclaiming spaces for nature and community

1239 Queen St West, Toronto (curb lane)
A Truckload of Park Hangs
Activator: Enzo Sun
Saturday September 21, 10am – 10pm
Sunday September 21, 10am – 10pm
Description: “A Truckload of Park Hangs” is a volunteer-run activation inviting pedestrians to hang out on a hammock and tell stories. As an act of tactical urbanism, the trucks allow for a quick yet ambitious set up for a small space to become a play space. Collaborating with Greenest City and borrowing objects from local establishments, this is a park, a participative rope structure, and a sound sculpture playground.

4 Ashbury Place
Ashby Park(ette)
Activator: Allison Douglas
Saturday September21, 9am-4pm
Description: On a quiet laneway in Corktown, neighbour's take the opportunity to occupy their street and provide an informal place for fostering community amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto.

G Ross Lord Park Parking Lot
G Ross Lord Park(ing)
Activators: Mahdi Zangeneh
Sunday, September 22,  4pm – 5pm
Description: Experience a vibrant transformation of parking spaces into interactive community hubs featuring art, workshops on sustainable living, and discussions on urban green spaces. Discover how repurposing can enhance public areas!

MISSISSAUGA

4 Elizabeth Street, Port Credit (parking lot)
Bead(ing) Between the Lines
Activator: Sandi Boulis
Saturday September 21, 12pm – 10pm
Sunday September 22,  12pm – 8pm
Description: Parking Day activation will offer a welcoming space with shaded seating, planters, and a beading station where participants can create personal beaded accessories. The activation encourages creativity, relaxation, and social interaction, with light music creating a lively atmosphere while being mindful of the surrounding environment.

5320 Ninth Line, Mississauga (parking lot)
Churchill Meadows Community Centre
Pop-Up Pickling Parkette
Activator: Global Sustainable Foods (Hannah
Saturday September 21, 12pm - 6pm
Sunday  September 22, 12pm – 6pm
Description: GSF will host two workshops in the park(ing) lot: a seed planting workshop and a
pickling workshop. The seed planting workshop will teach participants how to grow their own
vegetables and herbs at home, encouraging sustainable food practices that can be easily
adopted. The pickling workshop will teach participants how to preserve food through pickling, promoting a simple yet effective method to reduce food waste. By learning these techniques, attendees can make better use of surplus produce, while gaining an understanding of the broader impact of sustainable food habits.