{"id":601935,"date":"2026-04-13T20:33:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/601935\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:33:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:33:12","slug":"jurassic-park-reopens-for-raptors-playoff-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/601935\/","title":{"rendered":"Jurassic Park reopens for Raptors\u2019 playoff run"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\tBy The Canadian Press<\/p>\n

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TORONTO \u2013 Toronto Raptors fans will soon be able to return to Jurassic Park.<\/p>\n

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Now that the team has secured its spot in the playoffs, Scotiabank Arena is reopening its tailgate area for fans to watch home and away games, starting with Saturday\u2019s faceoff with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round.<\/p>\n

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The courtyard \u2014 better known as Maple Leaf Square but dubbed Jurassic Park during the Raptors\u2019 post-season run \u2014 opens to fans two hours before each game, with the gates closing after halftime.<\/p>\n

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Fans need a pass to attend, which they can get for free through a draw on the team\u2019s app.<\/p>\n

Aside from the big screens, the tailgate events are expected to have stage performances and special appearances from celebrities and team personalities, as well as prizes.<\/p>\n

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Maple Leaf Square will be closed to vehicles throughout the playoffs, and nearby Bremner Boulevard will be closed on a game-by-game basis when a tailgate is planned.<\/p>\n

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

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