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Berczy Park, Toronto

This is a new fountain, part of a renovation of Berczy Park by Claude Cormier + AssociƩs. I haven't found a source that reveals who designed the fountain or the figures of 27 dogs, one cat., and a giant bone. I put a note over the cat, who has been distracted by two sculpted birds on a lamppost.

I didn't have high hopes for the fountain while it was building, but it's quite agreeable now that the water's on.

The chief reason for renovating the park was that many of the trees were dying because of lack of space. Many of the trees are new, but in a few years the park should be shady again.

Berczy Park is named for William Berczy, who was extensively involved in the development of early York (as Toronto was then known). He helped clear and developed the townsite, built 15 miles of Yonge Street, cleared the Rouge River, and founded Markham, Ontario, among other work as an architect and surveyor. He also was a successful painter and writer.
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10 comments

rdhinmn said:

Nicely muted colors. And an interesting urban space. I sure hope it's not "No Dogs Allowed!"
8 years ago

John FitzGerald said:

The park isn't big enough to have a dog run, Bob, but I'm sure they're allowed on a leash.
8 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Thanks for showing, John ! Good Morning !
8 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to Ulrich John:

Thanks, Ulrich, and a good evening to you.
8 years ago

tiabunna said:

Looks good, but what is the significance of the 27 dogs and 1 cat? I shall lay awake tonight wondering.....
8 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to tiabunna:

There seems to be no significance to the numbers, George. Another cat is going to be added ata distance, too.
8 years ago

Keith Burton said:

An usual, but charming fountain........I be the kids love it, and it's very photogenic.
8 years ago

John FitzGerald said:

Cormier's website has several photos showing kids enjoying the fountain, Keith (you have to scroll down a bit):

www.claudecormier.com/en/projet/berczy-park
8 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Nice shot!!!!!
8 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to Nouchetdu38:

Thanks, Nouchetdu38.
8 years ago