TORONTO — The City of Toronto has officially opened the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park in downtown Toronto.
The trail is named after figure skater Barbara Ann Scott, an Olympic gold medallist who received the Lou Marsh Trophy three times as Canadian athlete of the year.
The five-metre-wide trail, designed to be a walking loop in summer, is the first exterior skating path in North America to incorporate carbon dioxide technology in its refrigeration system, noted a Dec. 7 statement.
The technology is natural, non-toxic and non-flammable, with no net greenhouse gas effect.
Adjacent to the trail, a new structure built of wood, glass and stainless steel has been designed as the new rink house, warming station and Zamboni station. Additional park features include a water fountain and large frog sculptures.
Funding for the College Park redevelopment was secured through developer Canderel Stoneridge, with additional funding provided by the City of Toronto.
The College Park redevelopment was undertaken with such partners as the Downtown Yonge BIA, MBTW Group/Watchorn Architect and Project for Public Spaces.
“This ice-skating trail turns College Park into a destination that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Families can come out and experience this skating trail that takes an environmentally friendly approach to a winter activity that is cherished by so many,” said Toronto Mayor John Tory in the release.
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