City of Toronto renames park in honour of late councillor Jaye Robinson

Jaye Robinson’s service to the City of Toronto spanned over two decades. (Photo: Rob Oliphant @Rob_Oliphant/X)

By City of Toronto

The City of Toronto has named a parcel of land in Lawrence Park Ravine after City Councillor Jaye Robinson, who passed away on May 16, 2024. The ceremony, held tomorrow, will bring together City officials, community leaders and Councillor Robinson’s family to celebrate and honour her memory.

The newly named Jaye Robinson Park, approximately 2.5 hectares and located in the heart of Don Valley West, commemorates the late Councillor’s contributions to the City. This location was chosen in consultation with the Robinson family, noting that it held special meaning to the late Councillor as a place where community comes together.

Jaye Robinson’s service to the City of Toronto spanned over two decades. She began her career in municipal government as a staff member, working first for the former City of North York and then for the City of Toronto post amalgamation, prior to her election as City Councillor for Don Valley West in 2010. Don Valley West is home to over 70 parks with some of the densest tree canopy in the city. Robinson played a crucial role in expanding Toronto’s tree canopy and revitalizing parks.

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Mayor Olivia Chow alongside Councillors Rachel Chernos Lin (Don Valley West) and James Pasternak (York Centre) will be at the ceremony for the Jaye Robinson Park sign unveiling .
Date: Sunday, June 22Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Jaye Robinson Park, 3055 Yonge St. (just south of Lawrence Ave. E.)
Note: A photo opportunity will follow the remarks

Quotes:

“Parks were not just green spaces to Jaye—they were places of connection, celebration, and community. She believed in building a city where people could gather, play, and thrive. On behalf of City Council, I am honoured to support the renaming of this park as an important symbol of Jaye Robinson’s legacy and her commitment to public service on behalf of her constituents and the people of Toronto.”

– Mayor Olivia Chow

“Councillor Jaye Robinson was a visionary leader at City Hall and a strong voice for the communities she represented in Don Valley West. As a committed supporter of Toronto’s green spaces, Jaye spearheaded ambitious park and ravine projects across Ward 15. With a prominent frontage on Yonge Street, the naming of Jaye Robinson Park within the Lawrence Park Ravine is a fitting testament to her remarkable legacy.”

– Councillor Rachel Chernos-Lin (Don Valley West)

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