Parks, Gardens & Beaches

Toronto Island Park

The Toronto Islands provide a great, refreshing escape from downtown with a beautiful view of Lake Ontario on one side, and the city skyline on the other.

High Park

This large, centrally located park is a jewel in Toronto’s park system.

Ravines & Natural Parklands

Toronto has many natural areas including ravines, woodlands, and the shoreline of glacial Lake Iroquois, on both private and public land.

Paddle Sports

Find launch locations, stand-up paddleboard rental sites and storage locations.

Gardens & Horticulture

With thousands of plants, flowers, shrubs and decorative trees, Toronto's gardens and conservatories are great places for exploration and inspiration.

Beaches

Many of Toronto’s waterfront parks have sand or cobble beaches for you to enjoy including 11 designated swimming beaches.

Zoos & Farms

Toronto's parks are home to unique and wonderful animal attractions that are open year round. Each offers a distinctive setting in which to experience, appreciate and learn about animals.

Dog Off-Leash Areas

Responding to increased demand for off-leash areas, the City of Toronto invested over $5 million between 2009 and 2016, improving and creating DOLAs all across the city.

Parks & Facilities

There are hundreds of great parks throughout Toronto. Each one is important to its neighbourhood, and many have special features that make them popular destinations for residents and visitors alike.

Winter Washrooms in Parks

Some park washrooms are kept open and cleared of snow and ice during the winter.