We are fortunate to have the use of Betty Sutherland trail adjoining our neighbourhood.
The trail borders the west end of our neighbourhood and follows the meanders of the East Don River from Duncan Mills Road to Sheppard Avenue.
The paved trail is 1.85 kilometres long and is situated in 104 acres of green land.
Residents can take a stroll along the trail, jog, cycle or roller blade.
The link to park information is http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/betty-sutherland-trail
Betty Sutherland served 13 years as an elected representative of the former North York Council until her retirement from politics in 1985. From 1979 to 1985, Mrs. Sutherland was a member of the former Metropolitan Toronto Council and the former Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Devoted to the improvement of recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors to Metro Toronto. The trail was named in her honour by the former Metropolitan Toronto Council on March 1, 1988, in recognition of her significant contribution to the development of the regional parks system.
