The gazebo was added in 1975 when the paved streets were buried. The Victorian garden design was a collaboration between Owen Scott of Landplan Collaborative Ltd and the Garden Club of Toronto and was completed in 1981. The pathways, berms, and lighting were added in 1983 and 1985. The original iron fencing around the garden was provided by the Toronto Historical Board (now Heritage Toronto) and the University of Toronto. The horse trough fountain was relocated from the south side of King Street to where it stands today. This was part of a massive redevelopment of the St. Lawrence district under the supervision of then City Planner Ken Greenberg.
For a great collection of construction photos of the park visit Old Toronto Sidewalk Labs.
