The Unofficial Website of Dufferin Grove Park, Toronto
Films, videos, slide shows
The Big Back Yard in Dufferin park, a 1995 film made by Amnon Buchbinder
Dufferin Grove Adventure Playground
Basics
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Dufferin Grove Park
Dufferin Grove Park is a public neighbourhood park located in Toronto Canada, just south of Bloor, on the east side of Dufferin.
Friends of the Park
This is not a government website. See About Us and the Park for more information. A project of CELOS.
For the basics, see
- Website & Privacy Policies
- How To Get Involved
- The Role of the Park
Location and Contacts
Click here for a map.
Email:dufferinpark@gmail.com
Staff: 416-392-0913
dufferinpark@gmail.com
Local Discussion Groups
Independent neighbourhood groups:
In the Neighbourhood
Local service providers
If a pipe bursts in your basement or your roof leaks, where do you turn? Find out your neighbours' favourite fixers, where your neighbours like to go out to eat, who they go to for piano lessons, and more. This list Local Service Providers is a compendium of listserv posts from four local lists
17th Really Really Free Market at Campbell Park
The first Saturday of every month
195 Campbell Avenue, near Landsdowne and Wallace
Open from 10am until 4pm. Bring your items before 3pm. Clean and usable items only.
Everything is free--really! No swapping, not trading. Bring what you don't need, take what you need.
Custodians:
NewsDUFFERIN GROVE ORGANIC FARMERS' MARKET The Weekly Market Notes for Thursday March 6th (3:00pm - 7:00pm) are on-line. Skate & Shop Season is on at the market, and there's lots of great food coming in. Read more>> The Farmers' Market continues all year round, every Thursday, rain, snow, or shine. At this time of year, you'll find it in the zamboni garage and rinkhouse, with a few vendors outside as well if weather permits. Read more background info about the market>> SPORTSThe rink seasonIt began on November 23, 2013. For Dufferin Rink current information: 416 392-0913. Dufferin Rink is scheduled to stay open until March 16. See the schedule for hours and other details. For the most up-to-date rink information citywide: cityrinks.ca LARGER SKATE SIZES are limited at Dufferin, since the City has stopped replacing the skate inventory. We have no Size 11 or 13 adult hockey  Friday Night SuppersFrom 6 (ish) to 7.30 There is always soup, a vegetarian or vegan entrée, a side dish, a salad, and dessert. Although the money all goes back directly to the City now, prices listed are still only a suggested donation. If you can’t spare the cash, donate at some other time – nobody goes away hungry! (Of course, if you feel like donating more than the suggested amount, that’s fine too.) Click here for this Friday's menu.  March 2014 newsletter is onlineRegular activitiesCAMPFIRES There are three small-group campfire locations, but only two are in use in any given season – centre path and rinkside in winter. The centre path fire circle is in the middle of the park. The park’s recreation staff book the cooking fire times. There is an orientation and fire safety session for first-time users, and staff are available to help start/end your fire. You can email staff at dufferinpark@gmail.com, Pizza Day
Weather permitting in season. $2.50 per pizza is the requested donation. You get a lump of dough, some tomato sauce, and cheese, and you can pick toppings from the park gardens when they’re growing there. If you plan to bring a big group (more than 12 people altogether) please call ahead to warn the staff 416-392-0913 or email dufferinpark@gmail.com.” Details on Pizza day information page Gardening 2013
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