In November, Crosstown South Park will officially open at the intersection of Eglinton and Don Mills, adding more than 3,000 square meters of new green space to the growing Flemingdon Park neighborhood — right next to the future Don Valley LRT station.

Designed with a children’s playground, picnic area, outdoor amphitheater, shaded seating and expansive lawns, the park is part of a larger Eglinton-Crosstown redevelopment plan that is set to bring thousands of new housing units to the area.

But the park’s star is undoubtedly the giant bronze sculpture of a seated bear by Toronto artist Dean Drever, a symbol of love, peace and protection. The park’s official name will be announced at the time of its public opening.

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