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Toronto Parks
One of the points strong of our city is our fantastic parks system. Big or small, these parks provide everything from play to quiet relaxation. Our parks transmit peace, quiet and natural beauty of the outdoors without leaving the city. Walkers, joggers, cyclists and hikers can run 90km of paved trails. There are several fantastic sites for family picnics and group events. Convenient TTC service near most principal park entrances and ample parking makes reaching these parks easy.
Ashbridge's Bay Park
Lakeshore Boulevard East, Coxwell Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1B4, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 392 8186
Using for everyone from dog walkers and cyclists to rollerbladers, this parkland region of the Beaches is widely popular between the fashionable and free-spirited. Encompassing big expanses beach and boardwalk, the area is generally host to summertime sporting competitions and Toronto music festivals. Visitors to the city can enjoy of the vegetation and make a good use of the park's fire-pits and picnic areas, while additional facilities offer public toilets, drinking fountains, parking and a boat launch.
Toronto parks and gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Toronto parks and gardens admission: free
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High Park
1873 Bloor Street West, Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 392 1111
Extending across 400 acres / 160 hectares, this delicious parkland provides a regale of opportunities for outdoor pursuits comprehending swimming; ice skating, baseball, tennis and walking, with generous nature trails. Besides the recreational activities offering, visitors come to Toronto's High Park to delight its very woodland and picnic areas, and to tour the park's very own zoo and greenhouse. Outdoor theater performances are also a regular occurrence here in the summer months.
Toronto parks and gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Toronto parks and gardens admission: free
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Thomson Memorial Park
Lawrence Avenue, Brimley Road, Toronto, Ontario, M1P 4N7, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 396 7406
Named after the Thomson family, who were between the principal settlers in the Scarborough area of Toronto in 1796, the Thomson Memorial Park is most distinguished for being home to the fascinating Scarborough Historical Museum. Visitors to the museum can explore the history of the area, while the park grounds provide everything from tennis courts and soccer fields to softball diamonds and a petting zoo. Families can delight the public picnic areas offered, while children can cool off in the wading pool.
Toronto parks and gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Toronto parks and gardens admission: free
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen Street West, Strachan, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 392 1111
Mainly known as one of the best point to come and practice tennis in the city of Toronto, Trinity Bellwoods Park is home to a total of eight tennis courts, the use of which is open to the public. The courts are divided into two groups, with one set of courts accessible for use free of charge for a 30-minute period.
Toronto parks and gardens open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Toronto parks and gardens admission: free
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Toronto Sculpture Garden
115 King Street East, Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1G6, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 485 9658
Situated across from St. James Cathedral, this stimulating and imaginative garden is the appropriate place to going out from the urban jungle for a few hours. Housing dozens of sculptures in the middle of beautiful flora and fauna, the Toronto Sculpture Garden is not only a good point to rest and admire art, but is also host to an acclaimed restaurant, which overlooks the garden.
Toronto parks and gardens open: daily - 08:00 to dusk
Toronto parks and gardens admission: free
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