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<title>Adrian</title>
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Who's Debbie Downer? You mean Bonnie?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1396853</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:42:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Paul</title>
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High Park is absolutely beautiful, a true gem in Toronto. But it could use more energetic and imaginative, innovative management. There used to be a paddleboat rental facility on Grenadier Pond up to the end of the 1980s. The pond could be a great place for a weekend paddle in summer, but bizarrely, the city not only removed the boat facility but banned boating! I can understand motorboats being banned, but at least paddleboats or canoes would surely be a wholesome, low-impact fun activity. Otherwise, it's a waste of a beautiful spot.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1364098</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:28:36 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>info@pentagram666.com</title>
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Agreed, Bonnie.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1360436</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:34:14 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Barbi</title>
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I don't think Bonnie was attacking the staff themselves that work at the zoo. Her valid point is that it is the CITY is not putting in enough effort in all of these areas: not enforcing leash laws, not giving enough resources to hire enough staff for the zoo, and not enforcing stricter standards for fishing. 

Certainly the current Ford administration isn't helping matters, but hey, it will be election time again before you know it and maybe our next mayor will give High Park the attention and resources it deserves.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1359087</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:18:19 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Anne</title>
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I somewhat agree with Bonnie... re the 'off leash' dogs.  Drives me crazy seeing the so called responsible owners allowing the dogs to run freely within the on-leash areas of the parks.  They've scared the heck out of us when we are there; I've seen a couple knock down children (strangers) and I hate seeing them chase the wildlife especially when there are the young animals out and about.   We've seen coyotes in the park and I have to warn people with small dogs to be careful about the coyotes, just in case.   The off-leash area is the perfect spot to let the dogs run around like crazy, not the other areas.  We go to High Park every weekend and I love it.  It's also good to see that most people use the garbage bins too.  The park is wonderful as an in-city getaway.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1359065</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:24:26 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Bruno</title>
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Bonnie,

Maybe it would just be better if they covered it into concrete and make it more like Yonge and Dundas square.

Imagine people fishing and walking their dogs in a park. That's just crazy and inconsiderate.

Did you forget your meds by any chance?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358925</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:37:25 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>j-rock</title>
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The day Toronto stops comparing itself to New York is the day we finally grow up as a city.

I lived in High Park until recently, and I miss the neighbourhood,but the park in particular. It is one of best parts about living in the city. Whether you want to go on hike, take a walk, have a picnic, walk your dog, bike, rollerblade, play with your kids, go fishing, skating, play baseball or hockey - it has something for everyone.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358901</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>frances</title>
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there are actually two full-time veterinarians that work at the High Park Zoo. They are really amazing and knowledgable, and take really great care of the animals. You can see them around sometimes, feeding the animals and even walking the llamas around the park. But, like many city staff, they are over-worked and have access to little help and have just had their jobs cut by council. 
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358898</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:48:56 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>the lemur</title>
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High Park may be less than half the size of Central Park, but it's also less landscaped and doesn't have a major street running through the middle. No comparison.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358855</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:23:57 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>biggy</title>
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I would rather a wilder / natural park you can go anywhere to 70% closed off Central Park. And yes I have been to both.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358845</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:00:56 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>stopitman</title>
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High Park is a scaled down version of Central Park, as the article mentions, but it is also considerably more natural, in that the natural landscape has been preserved more readily.  This is not the case with Central Park, or Hyde or Kensington Parks in London, for that matter.  I think High Park maintains a good balance between being natural (i.e. not unnatural tree species, grass everywhere, or landscaping rocks) and being accessible.

Another neat thing about the park is that there's that underground river system under the park the city accidentally found that flows from Georgian Bay and has been untouched for thousands of years.]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:11:01 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>foo</title>
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Unfortunately, High Park is no Central Park - not even close.  It can be though - wouldn't that be nice.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358832</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 18:45:46 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Aaron</title>
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What do think will happen first: restaurant rebuild, legal alcohol in parks, DRL, or manned mission to Pluto?

I'll go with Pluto.]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:50:57 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>W. K. Lis</title>
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It should be remembered that John Howard only owed a portion of today's High Park. The city purchased the other portions of the park from other landowners to create the park. The other portions are not covered by Howard's anti-alcohol ban. I think the current restaurant is within Howard's farm, but if they ever have to rebuild the restaurant, they could build it within the other landowner's land to get around the ban. ]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:43:07 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Aaron</title>
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"but as mentioned there is no alcohol served"

You know you're in Toronto when...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358796</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:40:24 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>b</title>
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haha! debbie downer!...
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358788</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:20:54 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Pk</title>
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But Bonnie, what about Feline AIDS?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358769</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:33:53 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>could_be_better</title>
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It's a great park with lots of potential, but its infrastructure is showing its age and its more used areas are often littered and tattered. Like many of Toronto's parks, it's suffering from years of casual neglect by the city…while Central Park is beautifully maintained.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358766</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:27:32 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>vampchick21</title>
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I bet you're great fun at parties!  ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358762</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:57:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>James</title>
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Quick note - it's a castle playground, not a pirate ship playground. (But, can you imagine??)

Unlike Bonnie, though, I think this park is amazing. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358757</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:34:15 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Bonnie</title>
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This isn't a balanced view of a once-great park. For one thing, the fishermen have taken over Grenadier pond, leaving fishing line in their wake that kills ducks and geese. Park authorities have done nothing other than put up signs. It hasn't helped, naturally. You mention on-leash dog walking. Who are you kidding? Dogs run free all over the park, the leash laws are not enforced, so if you don't want a big dog literally running into you, or after you, don't go to High Park.  Litter abounds on the park trails and in the water. And don't get me started on the zoo. How well are the animals cared for in that decrepid facility? Are they even being cared for at all! I can't go to that zoo, it's just too depressing. The animals deserve a better fate than to be condemned to those tiny spaces, without any care and attention from qualified personnel. The animals are doomed to a life of misery: small enclosures, no enrichment activities. That zoo is utter hell.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2012/08/toronto_parks_high_park/#c1358748</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:50:43 EDT</pubDate>
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