Green Space Festival 2023: Neighbourhood Information

Each year during the final weekend of Pride, The 519 hosts the Green Space Festival (GSF) featuring a series of signature events held at Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church Street. The festival, along with other activities held during Pride month, has many positive impacts on our local neighbourhood and businesses.

Just the facts:

GSF is The 519’s biggest annual fundraising event that takes place during Pride month every year
Proceeds generated from GSF go to support The 519’s unique year-round programs and services for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and enable us to provide free space for community-led organizations.
The 519 is Canada’s most prominent 2SLGBTQ+ community centre and multi-service agency, serving underserved local residents and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Toronto and beyond. We are also a City of Toronto agency and a registered charity.
GSF has been able to directly invest over $4.5+ million into programs and services for marginalized 2SLGBTQ+ communities as a direct result of our fundraising.

We are committed to building on the improvements we have made to how we manage sound mitigation, traffic flow, pedestrian safety, maintenance, and communications in our previous festivals. We are grateful for the ongoing support, feedback, and advice from our neighbours, the Councillor’s office, the Church-Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, the Church-Wellesley BIA, and City staff. Please see the following information about our commitment to access to the park and other facilities during the festival.

Sound Mitigation

We are continuing to incorporate sound-proofing features in our site plan to direct sound away from our neighbours as much as possible. New additions for this year include a new festival layout which will help with sound mitgiation.
We will not exceed 80 db during the events, and will be monitoring this diligently during the festival.
Amplified sound will end promptly at 11:59pm on June 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.

Thank you for your continued support and care for The 519 and the communities we serve. We can’t wait to see you at the festival!

Monday June 19

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

9:00 am onwards: 10-foot fencing installed on the north and south sides of the park.
11:00 am onward: Setup/installation.
Delivery of portable toilets.
Delivery of supplies to interior of The 519.
The 519 is open until 9:00pm.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Some areas will have limited access for festival setup.

Access to AIDS Memorial

There will be moments with limited access for festival setup. Front Desk can assist you in accessing the AIDS memorial if needed.

Access to Splash Pad

Regular access.
Festival setup underway. Please use caution.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Regular access.

Access to Monteith

Regular access.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

6 am onwards: Lane closure on Church Street east curb and sidewalk extends from Monteith Ave. to Anvil Alley.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Ramp into The 519 will be accessible at all times during building hours.

Tuesday, June 20

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Candlelight AIDS Vigil 2023: 9:00 to 11:00 pm
Festival setup continues. Some areas will have limited access.
The 519 is open until 9:00 pm.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Regular access.
Some areas will have limited access for Candlelight AIDS Vigil setup after 5:00 pm.

Access to AIDS Memorial

Regular access until 5:00 pm.

Access to Splash Pad

Regular access.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Regular access.

Access to Monteith St.

Regular access.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Lane closure on Church Street east curb and sidewalk extends from Monteith Ave. to Anvil Alley.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Ramp into The 519 will be accessible at all times during building hours.

Wednesday, June 21

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Event: Starry Night, 5:00pm to 11:59 pm
Continued installation and deliveries for festival all day.
The 519 is open with limited access until 4:00 pm.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

No access.

Access to AIDS Memorial

Access available through Front Desk from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Access to Splash Pad

No access.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square only

Access to Monteith

Access for residents only

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Lane closure on Church Street east curb and sidewalk extends from Monteith Ave. to Anvil Alley.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Access ramps will be available on both sides of sidewalk closure to ensure accessible throughway passage.
Ramp into The 519 will be accessible until 2 pm.
Entrance to park for those with mobility needs, strollers, available at Church & Monteith exit.

Thursday, June 22

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Event: Disco Disco, 5:00pm to 11:59 pm
The 519 is open with limited access until 7:30pm.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Through-access between Church and Jarvis via dog park only, until 3:00 pm.*

Access to AIDS Memorial

Access via Front Desk from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Access to Splash Pad

Access via park entrance to the south of The 519 for families only until 3:00 pm*.
After 4:30 pm, access continues via festival entrance immediately north of The 519 (subject to bag check and stroller check).
Playground equipment tied down at 7:00 pm.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square all day/evening.
Access via Park entrance South of The 519 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm only.*

Access to Monteith

Access for residents only.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Lane closure on Church Street east curb and sidewalk extends from Monteith Ave. to Anvil Alley.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Access ramps will be available on both sides of sidewalk closure to ensure accessible through-way passage.
Ramp into The 519 will be accessible until 3:00 pm.
Entrance to park for those with mobility needs, strollers, available at festival entrance immediately north of The 519.

Friday, June 23

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Event: One World, 5 to 11:59 pm
The 519 is open until 7:30 pm with limited access.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Through-access between Church and Jarvis via Dog Park only, until 3 pm.*

Access to AIDS Memorial

Access via Front Desk from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

Access to Splash Pad

Access via park entrance to the south of The 519 for families only until 3 pm.*
After 4:30 pm, access continues via festival entrance immediately north of The 519 (subject to bag check and stroller check).
Playground equipment tied down at 5 pm.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square all day/evening.
Access via park entrance south of The 519 from 9 am to 3 pm only.*

Access to Monteith

Access for residents only

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Lane closure on Church Street east curb and sidewalk extends from Monteith Ave. to Anvil Alley.
Full street closure by Pride Toronto commences at 6 am.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Access ramps will be available on both sides of sidewalk closure to ensure accessible through-way passage.
Ramp into The 519 will be accessible until 3 pm.
Entrance to park for those with mobility needs, strollers, available at festival entrance immediately north of The 519.

Saturday, June 24

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Event: Pride and Remembrance Run, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Load-in and setup for Pride and Remembrance run from approx. 5:30am to 8:00am
Event: Lipstick Jungle, 1 to 11:59 pm
The 519 is open with limited access from 9:00 am to 7:30pm.

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Through-access between Church and Jarvis via dog park only from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Access to AIDS Memorial

Access via Front Desk from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Access to Splash Pad

Access via park entrance to the south of The 519 from 9:00 am until 12 pm.*
Access for families only after 12:00 pm via entrance immediately north of The 519 (subject to bag and stroller check).
Playground equipment tied down at 5 pm.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square all day.
Access via south entrance (off Church St.) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.*

Access to Monteith

Access for residents only.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Full street closure continues by Pride Toronto.
Throughway will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Access ramps will be available on both sides of sidewalk closure to ensure accessible throughway passage.
Ramp into The 519 will be accessible at all times during building hours.
Entrance to park for those with mobility needs, strollers, available at festival entrance immediately north of The 519.

Sunday, June 25

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

Event: Treehouse Party, 1 to 11:59 pm
The 519 is open with limited access from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Through-access between Church and Jarvis via Dog Park only from 9 am to 12:00 pm.*

Access to AIDS Memorial

Access via Front Desk from 9:30 am to 5:00pm

Access to Splash Pad

Access via park entrance to the south of The 519 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.*
Access for families only after 12:00 pm via entrance immediately north of The 519 (subject to bag and stroller check).
Playground equipment tied down at 5 pm.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square all day.
Access via south entrance (off Church St.) from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm.*

Access to Monteith

Access for residents only.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Full street closure by Pride Toronto continues.
Through-way will be maintained for community members using sidewalk lane barriers.

Accessibility Information

Access ramps will be available on both sides of sidewalk closure to ensure accessible through-way passage.
Ramp into The 519 will be accessible at all times during building hours.
Entrance to Park for those with mobility needs, strollers, available at festival entrance immediately north of The 519.

Monday, June 26

Activity within Barbara Hall Park

The 519 is closed.
Polling station for Mayoral By-Election will be open from 9 am to 9 pm,

Access Through Barbara Hall Park

Limited access until 5 pm due to festival teardown, clean-up, and powerwash.

Access to AIDS Memorial

Limited access until 5 pm due to festival teardown and park clean-up.

Access to Splash Pad

Regular access.
Festival teardown underway.

Access to Off-Leash Dog Park

Access via Cawthra Square all day.
Access via south entrance begins approximately at 3 pm.

Access to Monteith

Regular access.

Church Street Lane Closure Information

Regular access.

Accessibility Information

Regular access.

*Hours for access to dog park and splash pad via park entrance south of The 519 are subject to change based on public safety and operational considerations.

SPLASH PAD: Only families with children can access the splash pad from June 21 to June 25 during the times above. While the splash pad will be open during festival event hours, Barbara Hall Park, including the splash pad, is licensed for alcohol consumption. Caution is advised when setup or events are underway. For safety reasons, we will be tying down playground equipment at 5 pm June 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.

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