The wait for Toronto's Leslie Lookout Park is almost over, and the new public space now has a confirmed grand opening date of Saturday, September 14.

CreateTO, a City agency responsible for managing Toronto's real estate assets, announced the opening on Thursday after months of speculation.

The park is located on the Martin Goodman Trail at the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park and will become the first major public space to open in the regenerated Port Lands area, offering an artificial sandy beach fronting the sprawling Ship Channel as well as a lookout tower boasting picturesque views of the Toronto skyline.

Get ready for an exciting day – Leslie Lookout Park is officially opening on Saturday, September 14!

Come explore your new go-to spot to catch panoramic views of the city’s dramatic skyline, to kick back or play along the stunning public beach and to enjoy vibrant green… pic.twitter.com/gIugLOaXXt

— CreateTO (@_CreateTO) August 29, 2024

Leslie Lookout Park has already sailed past an expected opening in 2023 and then again this summer. Most recently, the park's designers at CCxA announced that the park was set to open in July — a plan which never came to fruition as August now draws to a close.

But after delays and prolonged radio silence on the project's timeline, today's announcement marks the first official confirmation of an actual date from CreateTO.

We’re working on the final touches at Leslie Lookout Park and the construction of the boardwalk is underway. We can’t wait to welcome you all soon – stay tuned for details on the grand opening.
@CityofToronto #PortLands #TorontoWaterfront #CityBuilding pic.twitter.com/p8ZGZF8Cqn

— CreateTO (@_CreateTO) August 7, 2024

The public is invited to come check out the new park for the first time on opening day, Saturday, September 14, 2024.