Below is a list of the top and leading Parks in Toronto. To help you find the best Parks located near you in Toronto, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Toronto’s Best Parks:
The top rated Parks in Toronto are:
- Orchard Trail – features apple orchards within the trail
- Vista Trail – has a two-level viewing platform which is one of the best places to view Toronto’s autumn colors and spectacular valley views
- Sherwood Park – showcases an off-leash dog area, picnic area, and playground that are perfect for family hikes
- Don River Valley Park – serves as the “backyard” of 250,000 urban residents
- Moccasin Trail Park – has lush greenery and a fresh environment near the city
Orchard Trail
Orchard Trail is a famous Rouge Valley trek that offers young woods interspersed with wetlands and early European settlement evidence such as residual orchards, houses, and an ancient mill. The north trailhead is located at the bottom of Zoo Road on the south side of the road, about a 5-minute walk from Parks Canada’s Welcome Area at the top of Zoo Road; the south trailhead is located on Twyn Rivers Drive. In addition, the Parks Canada Visitor Welcome Area, located behind the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre off Zoo Road, hosts guided hikes.
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LOCATION:
Address: Rouge National Urban Park, Toronto, ON M1B 5W8
Phone: (416) 264 2020
Website: pc.gc.ca
REVIEWS:
“Wonderful escape from the city. There are multiple trails that one can take. The river just adds to the fun.” – Manas Grover
Vista Trail
Vista Trail features a two-level viewing deck built in collaboration with Ontario Power Generation. Throughout the year, the viewpoint offers excellent views of the Little Rouge Creek and Rouge River basins. Along the trail’s forest crest, just past the viewing platform and hydro corridor, tree variety and microclimates are significant features. The sunny southern slopes are dotted with maple and oak trees, while the chilly northern slopes are cloaked in dark hemlock woods.
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LOCATION:
Address: 1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5W8
Phone: (416) 264 2020
Website: pc.gc.ca
REVIEWS:
“It was one of the best trails I’ve been to with steep valleys and River at the bottom.. enjoyed the blissful greenery and calm environment. It’s really is a very well planned trail park. Loved the experience.” – Jerome Sydney
Sherwood Park
Sherwood Park is a lovely park with two wading pools, excellent walking and jogging paths, public restrooms, picnic tables, and a huge playground. Their wading pools are located downhill from the park entrance and are large enough for everyone to enjoy, with various spray effects. This park has a fenced-in off-leash dog area. Free parking is provided at the main entrance on Sherwood Street, east of Mount Pleasant Avenue, in the front of the park.
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LOCATION:
Address: 190 Sherwood Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 2A8
Phone: (416) 392 2489
Website: toronto.ca
REVIEWS:
“Sherwood Park is a great space to take out dog too – there is a large off-leash area for dogs to run freely, which is nice. We prefer to come during quieter hours on weekdays though. Also, nice walking trails or for jogging as well” – Lorraine Rendle
Don River Valley Park
Don River Valley Park is a 200-acre park that stretches from Pottery Road to Corktown Common. Don River Valley Park serves as a gathering place for residents and a tourist destination, linking communities and new projects to important parkland. It is the “backyard” of 250,000 people and represents some of the country’s greatest cultural and economic variety. The Park’s landscapes assist reduce the impact of climate change in the flood-prone valley by protecting the Valley’s delicate biological characteristics.
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LOCATION:
Address: Don Valley Pkwy, Toronto, ON
Phone: (416) 338 4386
Website: donrivervalleypark.ca
REVIEWS:
“It’s hard to see this as separate from the larger east-end trail system. There are some well-paved trails for walking or biking, as well as a few paths that aren’t paved that are more suited for walking/hiking only. It’s great to be able to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some nature. You can take the time to enjoy the nature around you. There are some beautiful views of the city skyline. Take a break from things for a few hours and relax in this beautiful part of Toronto.” – Harry Bradley
Moccasin Trail Park
Moccasin Trail Park is a 15-hectare park with walking trails in a naturalized ravine woodland located near Lawrence Avenue East and the Don Valley Parkway. The trail continues eastward, beneath the Don Valley Parkway, to further parkland. Visitors will find themselves on the banks of the East Branch of the Don River at the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area after passing through a second underpass beneath the Canadian National Railway line.
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LOCATION:
Address: 55 Green Belt Dr, Toronto, ON L4Z 2P5
Phone: (416) 392 2489
Website: toronto.ca
REVIEWS:
“It’s a nice trail. A good place to bike, run, or walk. I always like these bits of nature in the big city. It lets you take a break from the stresses of everyday life.” – Harry Bradley
