Grange Park, Public park in downtown Toronto, Canada
Grange Park is a public park spanning roughly 1.8 hectares adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario and Ontario College of Art and Design. The space features mature trees, walking paths, open lawns, and includes a children's playground, splash pad, designated off-leash dog area, and picnic spots.
The site originated from Harriet Boulton's donation in 1910, when she gave the Grange manor and surrounding land to the then-Museum of Fine Arts in Toronto. This early gift shaped the space into its current form as a publicly accessible area managed through ongoing collaboration between the museum and the city.
The Henry Moore sculpture Large Two Forms anchors the center of the park and visibly connects artistic objects to the green space. The location draws visitors who walk between the art museum and the landscaped areas while experiencing how sculptures become part of everyday outdoor life.
The park features wide, accessible paths suitable for people of different abilities and mobility levels. Visitors will find seating, picnic tables, and plenty of shade under mature trees, which is especially helpful on warm days or when taking breaks.
The site operates through an unusual partnership where the art gallery maintains ownership of the land while Toronto Parks handles daily upkeep and maintenance. This blend of private stewardship by a cultural institution and public park management is uncommon and shapes how the space is cared for.
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