Mel Lastman Square Rink

Mel Lastman Square is a public square at North York Civic Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named for then North York mayor Mel Lastman. It was officially opened on June 16, 1989 by Norman Jewison and Mel Lastman's granddaughter Brie Lastman. The architects were J. Michael Kirkland.

Mel Lastman Square is a beautiful park featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains and a reflecting pool. Special events that showcase music, art, dancing, theatre, food, and sports are planned by our city's various cultural groups for every season. The Square has various levels and areas that are suitable for an assortment of activities, such as cultural festivals, concerts, fund raisers, awareness campaigns, children's activities, art displays and more. For special events, call the Mel Lastman Square at 416-338-3343. In the winter months, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink.