Rinks at three Toronto parks will be revamped thanks to an investment of more than $500,000 from three organizations as part of an NHL all-star legacy project.
The money from the Toronto Maple Leafs, MLSE Foundation and the NHL has been earmarked for ball and ice hockey rinks at Alexandra Park, West Mall Rink and Port Union Community Recreation Centre.
Coun. Ausma Malik, who represents Spadina-Fort York, told a news conference at Alexandra Park on Wednesday that the investment will reduce barriers to play.
“These upgraded recreational spaces will provide more than 23,000 young people in our neighbourhood with a place to hang out, have fun and make connections to each other,” she said.
The weekend features several community events, including free ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square from Thursday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with more than 20 hours of public skating time and free skate rentals.
The 2024 NHL All-Star Game is set for Saturday at 3 p.m.
WATCH | CBC’s Greg Ross talks hockey with former NHL player Wendel Clark:
The Toronto Maple Leafs, MLSE Foundation and the NHL unveiled on Wednesday the 2024 NHL All-Star Legacy Project with an investment of more than $500,000 to revitalize ball and ice hockey rinks at three parks in Toronto: Alexandra Park, West Mall Rink and Port Union Community Recreation Centre. CBC’s Greg Ross talks to former NHLer Wendel Clark about the money.