This wooden castle structure is part of the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground. It’s a very popular place to find West Toronto families on a sunny afternoon.
Jamie Bell championed the idea of having the community design and create the ultimate playground, and in 1998 - 1999 work began with children working alongside parents, teachers, and other volunteers. The design was supplied by Robert Leathers Architects, a firm specializing in community playgrounds.
Jamie Bell passed away in 2002, and the park was renamed in his honor a year later. His dream was a fantastic success, and the area makes up one of the most unique children’s destinations in Toronto - to say nothing of the fact that it is completely free, thanks to the care of the Toronto City Parks and Recreation Department.











