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Why is Corktown Common closed so early for the Games?

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Corktown Common is an active, vibrant and inviting park – the heart of the new West Don Lands neighbourhood – and also an integral part of the CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Athletes’ Village (Athletes’

What is a Flood Protection Landform?

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In this blog post, we explore the importance of the flood protection landform in the West Don Lands - a vital piece of urban infrastructure that sits beneath the surface of Corktown Common and

Construction Starts on Berm and New Waterfront Park

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Toronto, June 25, 2007 – Federal Environment Minister John Baird, Ontario Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal David Caplan and Toronto Mayor David Miller today launched the start of construction

From the Archives: Corktown Common

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What was once part of a neglected post-industrial area within a floodplain, Corktown Common now functions as both a captivating public space and critical flood protection mechanism.

Kick Off Summer With a Splash!

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Looking for a way to cool off and combat the heat this summer? Conveniently located in many parks and playgrounds, Toronto has over 100 splash pad locations open for the season – and some of the

We’re Having a Party at Corktown Common!

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On July 10, Waterfront Toronto and its development partners in the West Don Lands – River City’s Urban Capital and the Canary District’s Dundee Kilmer –- are throwing a community picnic at Corktown

Corktown Common Summer Wind Down

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This summer, Waterfront Toronto officially opened Corktown Common. Two tremendously successful events celebrated this vibrant and inviting destination park in the heart of the emerging West Don Lands.