Who knew that toddlers playing sports could cause such an uproar? Apparently, the laughter and chatter from a group of little ones at a local park was just too much for some neighbors to handle, resulting in a swift ban from Lynndale Parkette. The Sportball program, which aimed to teach essential sports skills to kids aged 16 months to 5 years, met three times a week for a total of six hours—until complaints about a “noisy and unsafe environment” led to their eviction, as reported by the Toronto Star.
Yes, you read that right—“unsafe and noisy.” We’re talking about toddlers! “They’re not even playing a real game yet,” chuckled Lisa Thompson, whose 4-year-old son, Max, was part of the program. “They’re just zig-zagging around cones and having a blast.” With a maximum of 10 kids allowed in a class, the usual turnout was typically around five kids enjoying the sunshine and some playtime.
In the two weeks since their sessions began, city officials were inundated with complaints from residents. Local Councillor Mark Johnson noted that some folks were even against the city issuing a permit for the group in the first place! As a result, the kids were told to pack up their fun and find another location, with organizers warned of potential fines for returning. “When the city says you have to move, you move,” said Sportball Manager, Rachel Adams. It’s disheartening to see a program designed to foster community and joy for children crumble due to a handful of complaints. After all, what did these neighbors expect when moving next to a park?
“It’s utterly ridiculous,” added Thompson. “How can kids be that disruptive? They’re just enjoying their time and water breaks!” Surprisingly, many in the community felt the same way. “It doesn’t make sense. That’s what parks are for!” exclaimed Tom Richards, who lives right next to the park. “I didn’t even hear anything.”
As for the toddlers? They’ve now relocated their rambunctious activities to Blantyre Public School—just a stone’s throw away. Here’s hoping the new neighbors are ready for the joyful chaos of pint-sized athletes!
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In summary, a toddler sports program was forced to leave Lynndale Park after complaints from some neighbors about noise, despite the fact that the program was simply teaching young children basic sports skills. The move has sparked confusion and frustration among other residents who believe parks should serve the community’s needs, including the laughter of children. Now, the program has found a new home nearby, and we can only hope the new location welcomes the fun!