Register for the virtual public information meeting on March 2, 2026 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to learn more about the improvements and the construction schedule.
David Crombie Park is a 1.6 hectare linear park in east downtown Toronto, located within an area of cultural and heritage significance. With the David Crombie Park Revitalization Plan complete, the City is now implementing improvements informed by the Plan.
The park improvements are happening alongside cycle track improvements on The Esplanade. This coordinated approach will help create a more connected and integrated area around the park for the neighbourhood.
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Construction will be phased as follows:
The timeline is subject to change. To minimize service disruptions during construction, portions of the park will remain open. Pathways will stay accessible whenever possible, with temporary closures introduced only as needed to support construction activities.
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The park revitalization includes upgrades to pathways, landscaping, seating, lighting and community gathering spaces. Improvements will enhance accessibility, safety, and year-round use, while preserving the park’s mature tree canopy and strengthening ecological health through new planting and soil enhancements.
As part of the broader project, improvements along the Esplanade and cycle track improvements will enhance the public realm and better connect the park to the surrounding community. This work includes streetscape upgrades, improved pedestrian connections, and coordination with underground infrastructure to support long-term sustainability.
Together, these improvements will create a more vibrant, accessible and resilient park and public realm for the community to enjoy for years to come.
The David Crombie Park Revitalization Plan was completed in 2023 after a multi-year consultation process with community, stakeholders and Indigenous communities. The Plan reflects a shared vision for future improvements to the park and was shaped by a wide range of community engagement activities.
Community engagement began in 2018 with a Public Life Study that documented how people were using the park in different seasons. The City followed this with one‑on‑one interviews, a public kick‑off event and the first public workshop, which introduced early discussions about park use, challenges and opportunities.
In 2019, the project moved into developing and refining park options with community input. A second public workshop invited participants to review early design ideas and share feedback on what they valued and what could be improved. Later in the spring, a third workshop presented a preferred design and gathered final input before the Plan was completed.
In 2023, the project moved into the detailed design and construction document preparation phase. This phase also included park pop-ups and a public information session to share and confirm the detailed design with the community before implementation.