Five unlikely sites for a memorable picnic in the city StarTogether
The grass looks greener, and the sky bluer, when enhanced by the yellow brick of this stunning collection of 1930s-constructed Art Deco buildings that process drinking water. With sprawling lawns, an unobstructed view of Lake Ontario, and beach access, it’s an excellent —and dog-friendly — spot to bring a blanket and soak up the sun.
appeared in such movies and TV shows as “The Expanse,” “Strange Brew,” and “Nightmare Alley,” as well as featuring in Michael Ondaatje’s novel “In the Skin of a Lion.” Outfitted with shaded benches, seating surrounding an epic tree planter, and a variety of grasses, stonecrops and perennials, the green roof — one of more than 700 in the city — is the largest open to the public, and a peaceful reprieve from the hubbub of Nathan Phillips Square below.Tucked beneath the Richmond and Adelaide overpasses, this park is quieter than one might expect.
This is a greener alternative to the nearby Sugar Beach, with a large lawn, rows of benches under a canopy of trees, waterfront picnic tables, and a splash pad. The space has washrooms and a water fountain, but pack a picnic for this one, since nearby food options are limited.
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