Plan your Park(ing) Day
Map out sites of most interest or those closest to you and pay a visit! We’re adding more activation sites each day so check back soon!
Park(ing) Day Toronto thanks its generous partner organizations for supporting the 2024 Park(ing) Day Grant Program.
Park(ing) Day Toronto 2024 Activation Locations
TORONTO
MUTABLE SPACES
672 Dupont St, Toronto (parking lot)
Friday, September 20, 10AM - 3PM
BKNC Architects
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!
TAKE A MINUTE
1 Toronto Street, Toronto
Friday, September 20th, 10AM - 8PM
Adam Sauriol/ Students from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
Architecture students from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design invite you to Take a Minute! out of your busy commute to relax and enjoy a book, express yourself through art, and enjoy conversation in an urban sanctuary in the midst of Toronto’s bustling downtown core.
LAST BLAST OF THE SUMMER
2465 Kingston Rd, Scarborough (Cliffside Plaza - Parking Lot NE Corner)
Friday, September 20, 11am-6pm
The Biglieri Group
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.
PARK(ING) SPOT
55 Gould Street, Toronto
Friday PM, Saturday & Sunday, September 20-22
TMU Department of Architectural Science Students
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.
MUSING THE GARDEN
130 Cumberland Ave, Toronto (curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 10am – 5pm
ARUP Toronto Office
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 will be host to a book & plant drive throughout the day to promote discourse on sustainable design.
ACTIV(ATE)
140-142 Westmount Ave, Toronto (boulevard & curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 10am-4pm
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, with Lion Coffee, F45 St. Clair West, & Lokaal Coworking
Join us this Saturday, September 21, where we'll be transforming our own boulevard parking spaces into a lush pop-up park. Enjoy greenery, live music, and delicious food and beverages from local business Lion Coffee. Plus, get moving with a free HIIT class by F45 St. Clair West at 10am!
FIVE SPACES
25-35 Front Street East (curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 8am – 5pm
SvN Architects + Planners
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.
POP UP BIKE REPAIR CAFE
2252 Bloor St West, Toronto (curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 11am-3pm
Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition
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.
POP UP BIKE CAFE
25 St Mary Street, Toronto (parking area)
Saturday, September 21, 1pm-5pm
Cycle Toronto & PEDAAL Bikes & Coffee, sponsored by TenBlock
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.
STREETSIDE STORIES
55-119 Mill St, Toronto (curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 12pm-8pm
Sunday, September 22, 12pm-8pm
Anna Asgaraly, Eugene Woo, & Novaya Politra
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.
DRAWING THE PARK(ING) LINE
7 Bernard Ave (curb lane)
Saturday, September 21, 11am - 5pm
Sunday, September 22, 11am - 4 pm
Embracce (Alejandra Fajardo)
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.
BALLOON GROVE
5 Boustead Avenue, Toronto
Saturday, September 21, 11am-4pm
Urban Noodling (Solar Jiao) w/ OLA Daycare & T.O. Balloons
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.
A TRUCKLOAD OF PARK HANGS
1292 Queen St West, Toronto (curb lane)
Saturday September 21, 10am – 10pm
Sunday September 21, 10am – 10pm
Enzo Sun
“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 for greenery and Danu Social House for refreshments, this is a park, a participative rope structure, and a sound sculpture playground.
ASHBY PARK(ETTE)
5-7 Ashbury Place
Saturday September 21, 9am-4pm
Allison Home-Douglas
On a quiet laneway in Corktown, neighbours 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 PARK(ING) LOT
G Ross Lord Park Parking Lot
Sunday, September 22, 4pm – 5pm
Mahdi Zangeneh & Marjan Haghi
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
A BEAD(ING) BETWEEN THE LINES
91 Lakeshore Road East, Port Credit, (parking lot)
Saturday September 21, 12pm – 10pm
Sandi Boulis & Mahima Patel
This activation will offer a welcoming space with shaded seating, planters, and a beading station where participants can create personal beaded accessories, While encouraging creativity, relaxation, and social interaction!
POP UP PICKLING PARK(ETTE)
5320 Ninth Line, Mississauga (parking lot)
Churchill Meadows Community Centre
Saturday September 21, 12pm - 6pm
Sunday September 22, 12pm – 6pm
Global Sustainable Foods (Hannah Elhamahmy & Amira Babeiti)
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.