"Getting our parks ready takes real work. It's not just flipping a switch. Washrooms get clean, lines get flushed, parts get replaced, water gets tested. People need them. Having more washrooms, clean ones, upgrading them, really makes a difference. We're repainting them, repairing them. It's going to be a lot better."
"The city is spending $132 million to upgrade 125 park washrooms for use all year. Park washrooms are open from May to October. The city has also added 16 new public washrooms, including at such locations as Allan Gardens, Biidaasige Park and Centennial Park."
"I'm really, really pleased to see the higher standard of bathroom cleaning. I have noticed it, as I go around my ward, that park bathrooms, especially ones that used to be frighteningly grungy, are regularly better."
Toronto has launched a major initiative to open and upgrade park facilities for the warmer months, with 1,000 water assets becoming available in May and June. These assets include washrooms, water fountains, bottle-filling stations, dog fountains, splash pads, and pools. Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized the extensive preparation required, including cleaning, flushing lines, replacing parts, and testing water. The city is investing $132 million to upgrade 125 park washrooms for year-round use, moving beyond the traditional May to October seasonal schedule. Additionally, 16 new public washrooms have been added at locations including Allan Gardens, Biidaasige Park, and Centennial Park. City council members praised the upgrades, noting improved cleanliness standards and the importance of accessible facilities for park users.
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