Warren Park Sports Association: Ruth Chantler
Channel: Back Lane Studios
Date: 2021-11-28

Young families, community spirit and an impressive sports program:  Ruth Chantler, who has lived in Warren Park for 65 years, was treasurer of the Warren Park Sports Association in the 1960s and '70s. She describes the ambitious program organized by volunteers for the kids of young families moving into this unique Toronto community, south of Dundas St. W. and east of the Humber River. Known as "The Valley," Warren Park was developed for housing starting in the 1950s.
Lambton House and Heritage York provided important support and resources for the making of this video. It was edited by Chris Higgins, a former board member.
Ruth Chantler's story is part of Back Lane Studios Mapping our Memories project, which is supported in part by funding from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program.