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Monday, July 13, 2009

King of the Jungle playground, James Floyd, Toronto, Ontario




Little Norway Park, also in Toronto. Love those silvery claws. No info on designer or date...

Thanks to reader Scott Torrance for letting me know that this is the work of landscape architect James Floyd, who practices in Newfoundland.

[photos by bennylin0724 and greying_geezer via flickr]
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6 comments:

  1. JennyJuly 14, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    What!? Near Harbourfront Centre? I used to pass that park on the way to work, but I've never known about this. Thanks!

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  2. arcadyJuly 14, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    If it's any consolation, I didn't find it while I was there either! It popped up in a random google when I was already home. I don't always like animal figures on playgrounds but I think this lion is very appealing and friendly in appearance. If you go, let me know how the children seem to respond to it.

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  3. JennyJuly 14, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Fun assignment. I'll head down this weekend.

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  4. Michelle ClayJuly 15, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    This reminds me of my favorite sculpture from my childhood: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Awakening_(sculpture) It was such a whimsical place for children to play. You could climb to the top of his knee (with the assistance of someone tall) or get in his mouth.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    That is some serious concrete craftsmanship... any idea how they did it? This playsite must really allow children to get excited about it and keep going back because of the memorable images of the lion. I bet their imaginations go wild!

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  6. ScottTorranceDecember 4, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I believe it is Landscape Architect James Floyd who practices in Newfoundland.

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