Citing safety concerns, the City of Toronto has banned tobogganing on most hills, while also designating certain parks and locations specifically as toboggan hills.
A total of 45 of the 74 hills have been deemed unsafe by the city, and officials say all toboggan hills must have a clear path from the top to the base, free of hazards and obstructions. There is. Obstacles include ditches, fences, trails, trees, etc.
These designated toboggan hills are also subject to regular safety inspections, the city claimed.
“Tobogganing is prohibited on some hills. Hazardous materials are blocking the slopes, making the hills unsafe for tobogganing,” the city said in a statement. CBC NewsCanada's national broadcaster.
The city reportedly called the number of prohibited hills “dynamic,” saying the number could change from year to year if site conditions change.
The city's redundant toboggan hill inspection program began in 2017, when officials decided to assign city staff to inspect “heavily used” toboggan hills and warning signs.
“The city has a responsibility to ensure that city property and all activities conducted on city property are reasonably safe,” the city claims, and the city takes toboggan safety very seriously. He seems to be thinking about it.
Officially in Toronto toboggan website – Taxpayers will be provided with a map of where they can have fun and provided with safety tips.
Tips include “wear a helmet,'' “ski in the middle of hills,'' and “avoid icy areas.''
The city also advised revelers to avoid using “dangerous” discs and tubes, and reminded everyone not to join in the joy of bringing family pets to the park.
“Please leave your pets at home. They may become agitated and difficult to control, which could result in injury,” the city declared.
City councilor Brad Bradford said his ward could violate city bylaws because Toronto has become an “uninteresting city.”
“This is complete nonsense,” the councilor said. “It's not a fun city to see them cracking down on tobogganing, especially in a place that has decades of tobogganing experience and tradition.”
A popular tobogganing spot in East Lynn Park, where Mr Bradford is a councilor, was recently placed on a no-go list.
“The reality is there will be people tobogganing in East Linn Park tomorrow,” Bradford argued. “We're expecting 10 centimeters of snow overnight, and that could include me and my daughter. It's not a good use of time, it's not a good use of resources, and it's not a good use of people. That's why we're cynical about Toronto. “
The city reiterated in a statement that the park in question has been officially deemed unsafe.
“East Linn Park was evaluated using the Toboggan Hill Inspection Process and identified several permanent obstructions and safety concerns on the site, including stairs, wading pools, field house buildings, utility poles, and trees. It has been deemed unsafe due to the above hazards.
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