In a surprising turn of events, a local toddler sports program has been forced out of its park venue following complaints from nearby residents about the noise levels. The Sportball program, designed for young children ages 16 months to 5 years, previously met at Lynndale Parkette three times a week, engaging a small group of kids in playful activities. Unfortunately, after receiving numerous complaints regarding an “unsafe and noisy environment,” the program can no longer operate in the park.
Cathy Abji, whose daughter Asha participates in the program, expressed disbelief over the situation. “They’re not even playing an actual game yet; they’re just having fun moving around some pylons!” she laughed. Typically, the program accommodates a maximum of ten children, but attendance usually hovers around five.
Local Councillor Gary Crawford reported that residents flooded city officials with concerns, prompting the city to cancel the program’s permit. The organizers received stern warnings that both the organization and participating parents could face penalties if they returned. “When the city says you have to move, you move,” shared Sportball Manager, Rachel Thompson.
While it’s understandable that the program must comply, many community members, including Brian Hill, who lives adjacent to the park, found it perplexing. “How can little kids be that disruptive? I didn’t hear anything at all!” he noted, reminiscing about his own noisy childhood games in the same park. Another neighbor, Michael Stokes, added that he had no idea the program was occurring, stating, “With classes running from morning until evening, it’s easy to miss a few toddlers playing.”
After being displaced, the energetic toddlers have relocated their activities to Blantyre Public School, just a stone’s throw away from Lynndale Park. One can only hope that the new neighbors are more accommodating of the laughter and joy that comes with young children enjoying their time outdoors.
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In summary, the Sportball program for toddlers has been removed from Lynndale Park due to noise complaints from neighbors, despite the program’s small size and innocent activities. As the kids embark on their new adventure at Blantyre Public School, it raises questions about community expectations and the purpose of public parks.