As per the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, unless authorized by permit, no person shall operate loud speakers or amplifying equipment from any source in a park. Permits may be obtained through Parks and Recreation.
Before reporting a noise issue, try speaking with the person making the noise to give them the opportunity to correct the issue. If this approach does not solve the issue, you can submit a Park Use service request below, or by calling 311.
Individuals and organizations can apply for a noise exemption permit for specific events or activities that may be in contravention of the Noise Bylaw if all the application requirements are met. Learn more about the noise exemption process.
Report noise that is exempt or permitted during allowable hours and does not violate the Noise Bylaw. These reports will not be investigated but will be recorded to help inform future policy and enforcement decisions.
For more information, please refer to the related article linked below. You can report a Permitted or Exempt noise complaint online www.toronto.ca/311 or by calling 311.
Bylaw enforcement does not handle loud parties or disorderly behavior. To report these types of noise, call the Toronto Police Services non-emergency number at 416-202-222 or call 911 for emergencies.
Downsview Park, Rogers Stadium, Rouge Park/beach are not City Parks. Downsview Park/Rogers Stadium is Federal land and Rouge Park/beach falls under Parks Canada.
To report a noise complaint for one of these locations, you can submit the amplified noise complaint online at: www.toronto.ca/311, or by calling 311.