Downtown outdoor spaces

[danbrotherston]

The main traditional use of Rockway Gardens is as background for wedding pictures.  It has never really been a recreation space (a relaxation space, perhaps).  A few years ago, the Horticultural Society (HS) installed a couple of outdoor chess tables, although I’ve never seen them used.  I think the HS hosts occasional events and an annual plant sale, but I think their resources are limited. 

Since we’ve made Rockway GC into a park, I’ll cancel the new Eastend square, but I’ll expand Market Green to include the old supermarket and its parking lot.  And let’s not forget the small plaza in front of the preserved portion of the Onward Mfg building. 

Lol...just a little ambition eh.

Yeah, I mean, that is what I've seen people doing. But there's literally no reason not to go there for a walk or a picnic. It's a lot bigger than I thought. Most people doing to Victoria Park seem to be doing that, the playgrounds are full of course, but so is the rest of the park.