Jack Goodlad Park (Toronto, Ontario) | place with historical importance, neighbourhood, bus stop, sports ground

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A 5 hectare park located on Kennedy Road just south of Lawrence Avenue East. The park features two ball diamonds, four Bocce courts, a splash pad, basketball courts and a children's playground.

Was once the site of a drive-in theatre...

This drive-in theatre was located on the east side of Kennedy Road at Ranstone Gardens (south of Lawrence Avenue East).
It had a ‘gala opening’ on June 19, 1952.

Was advertised as having the biggest screen in Canada, a supervised kiddyland and ‘double car ramping’ to bring you closer to the screen. The opening attraction was “Summer Holiday”, starring Mickey Rooney and Gloria DeHaven.

In 1963 the Drive-In began offering Sunday shows. However, by the late 1970s, the changing community and increased traffic on Kennedy Road made it difficult for the Scarboro Drive-In to continue operating successfully and the facilities were closed. The City of Scarborough later acquired the property and built Jack Goodlad Park and community centre.

Jack Goodlad Park still exists as of this post, July 2008.