Toronto Sculpture Garden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toronto Sculpture Garden |
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Iron sign above the southerly entrance gate
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| Type | sculpture garden |
| Location | 115 King Street East, Toronto |
| Created | 1981 |
| Operated by | Toronto Parks |
| Open | 8 am to dusk |
| Website | City of Toronto |
The Toronto Sculpture Garden is a cool outdoor space in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's located at 115 King Street East. This small park is about 80 by 100 feet (25 by 30 meters). It's right across the street from the historic Cathedral Church of St. James. The garden started in 1981 and is now managed by Toronto's parks department. It's a special place where you can see amazing art!
What Can You See at the Toronto Sculpture Garden?
The main feature in the Sculpture Garden is a beautiful waterfall fountain. It runs along the east wall of the park. The water from the fountain flows into a special grate. This grate is about 1.06 meters (42 inches) wide and 24 inches (0.6 meters) deep. The waterfall itself is also about 1.06 meters wide. It's a peaceful spot to enjoy the sounds of water.
Artworks and Exhibitions
The Toronto Sculpture Garden shows temporary art pieces by different artists. This means the art changes over time, so there's always something new to see! They even ask artists to create new works just for the garden. These special projects can have a budget of up to $30,000. Many famous sculptors have shown their art here. Some of these artists include Brian Groombridge (in 1990), Kim Adams (in 1994), Liz Magor (in 1997), and Derek Sullivan (artist) (in 2005).
Images for kids
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Sign on the brick wall beside the northerly entrance gate to the Toronto Sculpture Garden, on King Street East
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Gold, Silver and Lead by Jed Lind, on display in the Garden from 2011 to 2013
