City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: July 30, 2013
City of Toronto's recreational sites on Simcoe Day holiday Monday
The City of Toronto encourages residents to take advantage of the City's attractions and recreational sites that will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy on Simcoe Day – Monday, August 4.
Swimming, parks and community centres
All City of Toronto parks, outdoor swimming pools, wading pools and splash pads will be open on Monday. Indoor pools and community centres will be closed. More information about locations and hours of operation is available at http://www.toronto.ca/swim or by calling 311. Water quality reports for local beaches are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health/swimsafe/index.htm.
Golf
All five City-run golf courses will be open and offer holiday rates on August 4. More information about hours and locations is available at http://www.toronto.ca/golf.
Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.)
Featuring traditional farm animals, Riverdale Farm is the perfect place for animal lovers. Families can enjoy a self-directed tour and can visit the farmer at 11:30 a.m. at the lower Francey Barn. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and activities are free. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/ or by calling 416-392-6794.
High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)
The High Park Zoo, featuring domestic and exotic animals, is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. The llama pen is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends and statutory holidays. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/ or by calling 311.
Toronto Islands (ferry located at the foot of Bay Street)
Just minutes away from downtown, the Toronto Islands are a great place to walk, cycle, explore and view the city skyline. Getting there by the ferry is half the fun. Arrive early to avoid long lineups. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island.
Greenhouses (19 Horticultural Ave. and 151 Elmcrest Rd.)
A wide variety of flowers are in full bloom at Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory. Both conservatories are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Information is available by calling Allan Gardens Conservatory at 416-392-7288 or Centennial Park Conservatory at 416-394-8543 or visiting http:// toronto.ca/parks/parks-gardens.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line, 416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
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News Release: July 30, 2013
City of Toronto's recreational sites on Simcoe Day holiday Monday
The City of Toronto encourages residents to take advantage of the City's attractions and recreational sites that will be open for residents and visitors to enjoy on Simcoe Day – Monday, August 4.
Swimming, parks and community centres
All City of Toronto parks, outdoor swimming pools, wading pools and splash pads will be open on Monday. Indoor pools and community centres will be closed. More information about locations and hours of operation is available at http://www.toronto.ca/swim or by calling 311. Water quality reports for local beaches are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health/swimsafe/index.htm.
Golf
All five City-run golf courses will be open and offer holiday rates on August 4. More information about hours and locations is available at http://www.toronto.ca/golf.
Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.)
Featuring traditional farm animals, Riverdale Farm is the perfect place for animal lovers. Families can enjoy a self-directed tour and can visit the farmer at 11:30 a.m. at the lower Francey Barn. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and activities are free. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/ or by calling 416-392-6794.
High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)
The High Park Zoo, featuring domestic and exotic animals, is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. The llama pen is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends and statutory holidays. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/ or by calling 311.
Toronto Islands (ferry located at the foot of Bay Street)
Just minutes away from downtown, the Toronto Islands are a great place to walk, cycle, explore and view the city skyline. Getting there by the ferry is half the fun. Arrive early to avoid long lineups. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/island.
Greenhouses (19 Horticultural Ave. and 151 Elmcrest Rd.)
A wide variety of flowers are in full bloom at Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory. Both conservatories are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Information is available by calling Allan Gardens Conservatory at 416-392-7288 or Centennial Park Conservatory at 416-394-8543 or visiting http:// toronto.ca/parks/parks-gardens.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line, 416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
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