| June Rowlands Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | 220 Davisville Ave, Toronto |
| Coordinates | 43°42′02″N 79°23′18″W / 43.70056°N 79.38833°W / 43.70056; -79.38833 |
| Created | 1923 |
| Operated by | Toronto Parks |
| Website | June Rowlands Park |
June Rowlands Park, formerly Davisville Park, was renamed in 2004 in recognition for her dedication to the City of Toronto Located on the northwest corner of Davisville Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road, the park is the recreational hub of the area, with a baseball diamond, children’s playground and wading pool. The Davisville Tennis Club operates the six courts along the north side of the park on Millwood Road.
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