Humber Bay Park East is closed due to construction. Parking and park access is restricted for public safety. Alternate parking is available at Humber Bay Park West.

At over 43 hectares in size, Humber Bay Park is a destination park that offers a quiet refuge on Toronto’s waterfront. The park is defined by two separate peninsulas bisected by Mimico Creek; Humber Bay Park East and Humber Bay Park West. In 2019, the City completed the Humber Bay Park Master Plan, a guiding document that will inform future decision-making for park improvements and maintenance. All improvements will be implemented incrementally and over time as recommendations are prioritized, funding becomes available and projects and their associated budgets are approved.

As part of the Master Plan, architectural improvements are planned for the ‘East Entrance Meadow’ and the ‘Pond and Linear Wetland’ areas in Humber Bay Park East. These improvements include a new building with integrated landscaping and a revitalized wetland system and pond with upgraded walkways, boardwalk and bridges. This work is planned for 2021-2025 and will happen alongside one another to ensure coordination.

September 2023

Wetland Revitalization Update

The wetland shaping and boardwalk foundation work is nearly completed. Wetland fine grading and planting restoration is planned to start in September and continue until December 2023.

No vehicle access and limited pedestrian access to the park will continue due to the nature of construction related to the Humber Bay Park East Shoreline Maintenance project, led by TRCA.

Opening more pedestrian pathways is not feasible until the new boardwalk and bridges are constructed in 2024.

October 2021

Public Information Session

A public information session was held in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to provide an update on the upcoming wetland revitalization, new building project and shoreline works at Humber Bay Park East.

Watch the full public information session on YouTube.

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As part of the Master Plan implementation, architectural improvements are coming to the park, including a new East Building that will be integrated with the existing landscape and a revitalized wetland system and pond with improved walkways, boardwalk, and bridges.

Project Timeline

  • November 2021 to June 2022: Site demolition and services
  • June 2022 to September 2023: Wetland shaping and boardwalk foundations
  • September 2023 to December 2023: Wetland fine grading and planting restoration
  • December 2023: East Building construction starts
  • Spring 2024: Boardwalk replacement
  • Summer 2024: Energizing of wetlands
  • December 2025: East Building construction complete

The timeline is subject to change.

This section is organized as follows:

  • Master Plan Vision
  • Developing the Master Plan
  • Community Resource Groups
  • Community Engagement Meetings and Events

Master Plan Vision

The vision for the Humber Bay Park Master Plan was to create a more integrated and ecologically resilient Humber Bay Park that celebrates the unique character and setting of each area (East, West, and Mimico Creek). The Master Plan is intended to:

  • Protect and enhance the valued naturalized landscape, habitat and recreational uses in the park
  • Improve the safety and access to and within the park
  • Ensure that proposed improvements respond to existing and future needs of the community and city residents

Developing the Master Plan

The Master Plan is a collaborative effort between the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the City of Toronto, community groups, residents, and design professionals. The development of the Master Plan happened over a two year period and was divided into key phases:

Inventory and Analysis, Concepts and Alternatives

After an extensive review of background documentation, meetings with City staff, the TRCA, park operations and maintenance staff and a site inventory, a series of design principles and objectives were developed to support the vision for the Master Plan.

Preliminary Master Plan

The preliminary Master Plan synthesized initial concepts into what was presented to staff, public consultation as well as stakeholder and committee input for feedback and further refinement.

Costing and Phasing

A high-level cost estimate was prepared for the implementation of the Master Plan. The cost estimate was divided into phases for possible implementation based on park user needs, opportunities for coordination with other improvement initiatives and funding availability.

Final Master Plan

A preferred design concept for the park was developed based on a synthesis of the draft explorations and in response to staff, public consultation as well as stakeholder and committee input. The document includes a summary of the site analysis, design principles and guidelines and sets out recommendations for proposed improvements that support the vision for the park that was established in the earlier stages of the project.

Although the land occupied by the private boat clubs is not included in the scope of this Master Plan, a series of meetings were held with the clubs to understand their functional and operational requirements within the context of Humber Bay Park.

Community Resource Groups

To ensure the relevance of the Master Plan to the public and local community, two community resource groups were created to provide input, guidance and advice throughout the master planning and architectural design process.

A Community Resource Group (CRG) was established to represent the community, business groups and park/trail users and provide input to assist in the successful completion of the design phase. The CRG was selected through an open application process.

An Architectural Community Resource Group (ACRG) was established to represent the community, business groups, resident associations and park/trail users and provide input to assist in the development of a program and design features for the building in Humber Bay Park East. All applications from residents and group representatives were accepted.

Community Engagement Meetings and Events

February 2019

Master Plan is Released to the Public

On February 22, the Humber Bay Park Master Plan became available to the public.

TRCA Board Meeting

On February 22, a TRCA Board Meeting was held.

July 2018

Architectural Improvements Open House

On July 12, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

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December 2017

Community Resource Group Meeting 5

On December 5, this meeting was held.

October 2017

Architectural Improvements Public Meeting 1

On October 30, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

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August 2017

Architectural Community Resource Group Meeting 3

On August 30, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

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July 2017

Architectural Community Resource Group Meeting 2

On July 5, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

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April 2017

On April 5, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

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February 2017

Community Resource Group Meeting 4

On February 6, this meeting was held.

October 2016

On October 26, a meeting was conducted to provide information and gather feedback about the architectural component of the Humber Bay Park East Building Project.

September 2016

Public Meeting 3

On September 29, the Project Team presented the preliminary results for the online survey that was conducted in May/June 2016. The feedback from this meeting was used to establish immediate and long-term objectives for the park. Applications for the Architectural Community Resource Group were available at this meeting.

Community Resource Group Meeting 3

On September 14, this meeting was held.

May/June 2016

Online Survey

The City conducted a survey to gather feedback related to park programming and the proposed improvements. The survey was available to complete online from May 6 to June 30, 2016.

Public Meeting 2

On June 15, a public meeting took place to share information about the project and gather feedback through the Master Plan process. The feedback from this meeting was used to establish immediate and long-term objectives for the park.

Farmers Market Pop-Up Event

On June 11, a pop-up community engagement event was held during the weekly farmers market. Preliminary principles and objectives for the Master Plan were displayed and visitors were advised of upcoming public meetings.

Community Resource Group Meeting 2

On May 16, this meeting was held.

April 2016

Community Resource Group Meeting 1

On April 6, this meeting was held.

February 2016

Public Meeting 1

On February 16, a public meeting took place to share information about the project and gather feedback through the Master Plan process. The feedback from this meeting was used to establish immediate and long-term objectives for the park.