Between the 1980s and the early 2000s, Christie Pits Park in Toronto was not a place you would want to be after it got dark out. Ever since, Christie Pits has been shuttered on Canada Day as dusk settles, with police cars ringing the perimeter and Christie Street closed to traffic. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe sense that Christie Pits is not a safe place after dark is once again creeping in. On the other hand, keeping Christie Pits Park from falling back into disrepute is absolutely worth the risk. As Christie Pits teeters again, it's time to clean things up before they get out of hand, and ensure the park remains one of Toronto's natural jewels.