November, 9, 2017
John Rieti
CBC News

Parks staff warn nearly 200,000 on waiting list for recreational programs and facilities.

With Toronto’s parks and recreation facilities in huge demand, city council approved a long-term $2 billion plan Thursday to build and maintain them across the city.

In 2016, parks staff reported the waiting lists for programs and facilities had 198, 228 names on them — more than double what it was in 2007. At that rate, they warn that number could top 400,000 by 2025.

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