New Parks in Wilson District

Two planned parks coming to the Wilson District, adding 1.63 hectares (about the size of two soccer fields and five basketball courts) of new parkland. A new large 1.20-hectare park – roughly the size of a soccer field and 3 hockey rinks – is proposed to be located at the south end of the district. Another new park, 4,300 m2 in size – about the size of 3 hockey rinks – is proposed in the northeast corner of the district.

More information about the timeline for these projects will be added to this page as soon as it is available.

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The Wilson District is a 44-hectare (18-acre) area located directly north of Wilson Avenue. The district is bordered by Dufferin Street to the west, and Wilson Station along with the Wilson TTC Training Centre to the east. The district currently houses a portion of the decommissioned airport runway and an airport service road, which is characterized as a large open area.

The vision for Wilson District focuses on creating a community with mixed-use employment, housing and retail, along with parks and public spaces. As part of the Downsview Secondary Plan, the district will integrate green infrastructure and facilities to manage stormwater. This approach will enhance climate resilience and support a sustainable, long-term future for the community.

Stormwater Management Strategy

New development in Downsview will feature an innovative, decentralized stormwater management system. This system uses solutions to temporarily hold rainwater, and infiltrate water to reduce how much enters the sewer system. This helps manage water that would otherwise flow directly into storm pipes and downstream, where it could lead to flooding and damage.

The decentralized stormwater management system will be in the large southern park. This park may include floodable recreational features and green infrastructure, such as a basketball court and a rain garden, that are designed to safely flood and drain following major rainstorms.

An illustrated diagram shows three types of green infrastructure: (1) a mixed-use development with green roofs, trees, and a central plaza; (2) a redesigned street intersection featuring wide sidewalks, bike lanes, transit stops, and tree-lined medians; and (3) a naturalized park space with winding pathways, dense tree planting, and open areas for walking and seating.

The stormwater management system in the district is interconnected.

  1. Shows a private development site. During typical rainfall, stormwater will be managed where it falls using green infrastructure such as green roofs and underground stormwater tanks integrated into the development blocks.
  2. Shows a roadway with a planted boulevard. In day-to-day storm events, stormwater will be captured and filtered through landscaped areas along the roadway.
  3. Shows a park. In rare, major storm events, when the systems in private developments and roadways exceed their capacity, stormwater will temporarily be managed within parkland areas designed to safely hold excess water and slowly drain following the storm.
Date modified: June 25, 2026