The history of High Park

In 1836, John George Howard purchased a 160-acre (0.65 km²) property in the County of York, to the west of Toronto, for a sheep farm.

In 1873, Howard and his wife agreed to convey their country property to the City of Toronto.^[3] There were several conditions to the conveyance, including that the Howards continue to live at their residence, no alcohol ever be served in the park, and that the City hold the park "for the free use, benefit and enjoyment of the Citizens of Toronto for ever and to be called and designated at all times thereafter High Park".

1930 - The city purchases 71 acres to the west of the park (formerly part of the Ellis estate), encompassing all of Grenadier Pond within the park boundaries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Park

Stuff in High Park: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/highpark.htm

High Park Community Advisory Council: http://www.highpark.org/
Mar 08 - 10:30AM - Walking Tour - Winter Tree Identification

ok... time to stop procrastinating and get some work done.