Sunnybrook Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sunnybrook Park |
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Sunnybrook Park in the autumn
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Area | 147.1 acres (59.5 ha) |
| Created | 1928 (City of Toronto) 12 June 1969 (transferred to Metro Parks) |
| Operated by | City of Toronto |
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Sunnybrook Park is a big public park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can find it north of the Leaside area and south of the Bridle Path neighborhood. This park is a great place for many activities, with lots of bike trails, special areas for dogs to play, and the Sunnybrook Stables where you can ride horses.
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A Look Back: Sunnybrook's Past
Sunnybrook Park used to be a huge farm called Sunnybrook Farm. It was about 175 acres, which is like 130 football fields! The farm had stables for horses and was located in the Leaside area.
Who Owned Sunnybrook Farm?
A family named Joseph and Alice Kilgour owned the farm. Joseph Kilgour was the head of a company called Canada Paper Company. He bought the farm in the 1890s.
How it Became a Park
In 1928, the Kilgour family gave the farm to the City of Toronto. This is how it became the public park we know today. To remember the Kilgour family, special gates were put up in 1933. There is also a plaque at Wilket Creek Park.
Sunnybrook Stables: Horseback Riding Fun
Sunnybrook Stables is a popular place where people can learn to ride horses. It has been open to the public since 1978. The stables are home to about thirty horses.
Riding Arenas
The stables have two main areas for riding. There is a large indoor arena, built in 1982, which is great for riding all year round. It's about 12,000 square feet! There is also an outdoor arena. This outdoor space is also used as a paddock, where horses can roam freely.
Paddocks for Horses
Behind the indoor arena, you'll find three more paddocks. These are open areas where the horses can stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors when they are not in their stalls.
A Sad Event in 2018
On May 21, 2018, a fire broke out at Sunnybrook Stables. It was a very sad event. The cause of the fire is not known for sure. Investigators thought it might have been caused by fireworks that were reported in the area.
Cricket at Sunnybrook
Sunnybrook Park has also been a place for sports, especially cricket. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams.
International Matches
In 2004, the park hosted a special cricket match. The Canada national cricket team played against the Bermuda team. This was part of a big competition called the ICC Intercontinental Cup. The match ended in a draw.
Other Tournaments
The park also hosted six matches during the 2001 ICC Trophy. This was another important cricket tournament.
See also
In Spanish: Parque Sunnybrook para niños
