When you look at a satellite map of Toronto, you’ll notice a good amount of green! Thanks to the ravine system, the Toronto Islands and astute city planning, there are gorgeous parks perfect for a family outing strewn all around town. We’ve rounded up our favourite spots, so lay back and hang out with our Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.
Note: There are always improvements and additions being made to Toronto’s playground. Find out more information on scheduling here.
Family Parks and Playgrounds in Downtown Toronto
Corktown Common
Address: 155 Bayview Ave., Toronto
A marvel of park and playground design, this park feels quiet and relaxing even though it’s surrounded by busy highways. It features a well spread-out playground, nature area and innovative splash pad, plus a gorgeous downtown view.
David Crombie ParkÂ
Address: 131 The Esplanade, Toronto
Along a long strip of land along The Esplanade near St. Lawrence Market, this park has quite the urban feel, particularly its basketball that is regularly featured in Toronto Raptors’ promos. It also features two children’s playgrounds, baseball diamond, and wading pool.
Grange Park
Address: 26 Grange Road West, Toronto
Under the shadow of the AGO and OCAD’s imposing architecture, this park has an urban vibe with its newly designed playground, splash pad and off-leash dog area.
Regent Park
Address: 600 Dundas St. East, Toronto
Home to one of the city’s best indoor pools, this newly remodelled park also has a modern playground with some really interesting climbing equipment and a fountain that acts as a splash pad in the summer.
St. James Park
Address: 120 King St. East, Toronto
Grab a snack from the vendors and farmers’ market at the historic St. Lawrence Market then head to this food-themed playground, full of climbing opportunities to work off the kids’ sugar rush.
Toronto Island Park
Address: Wardâs Island, Centre Island and Hanlanâs Point, Toronto
Going to “The Islands” is a special trip for many families. Don’t miss Centreville Amusement Park, but there’s also Franklin Childrenâs Garden, Far Enough Farm, bike rentals, splash pad and fountain, and of course beaches!
Underpass Park
Address: 33 St. Lawrence Street, Toronto
A park doesn’t even require grass when it’s this cool! Actually located under highway ramps, this artistically graffitied space has a modern playground, basketball court and skateboarding area.
Vermont Square Park
Address: 819 Palmerston Ave., Toronto
Families in the Annex flock to this neighbourhood park near Bathurst and Dupont. It has a wooden playground with climbing levels and multiple slides, a wading pool, bocce court and outdoor table tennis, plus the William H. Bolton Arena is located on site.
Family Parks and Playgrounds in the East End
Biidaasige Park – NEW!
Address:Â 51 Commissioners Street, Toronto
The brand new Biidaasige Park (pronounced âbee-daw-si-gehâ and meaning âsunlight shining toward usâ in Anishinaabemowin / Ojibwemowin) opened with great fanfare in July 2025 as part of the East Portlands’ waterfront revitalization. This park honours Canadaâs wildlife, green spaces and waterways with creative playground areas, depicting badlands and animal sculptures.
Greenwood Park
Address: 150 Greenwood Ave., Toronto
Greenwood is busy year-round, with a skating path and covered rink in winter, then a playground, outdoor pool, splash pad and exercise equipment in the warmer months. It’s also the new home of the deliciously bustling Leslieville Farmers’ Market.
Kew Gardens
Address: 2075 Queen St. East, Toronto
Located between the lake and Queen East in the Beach, my kids call this “Castle Park” because of the turreted castle in the elaborate playground climbing structure. The park also has a wide space and gazebo where events take place, a hockey rink, large wading pool and tennis courts.
Monarch Park
Address: 115 Felstead Ave., Toronto
Tucked away south of the Danforth, this sleepy neighbourhood park comes alive in summer with one of the best outdoor pools in the city, a small fenced-in playground and a barrier-free off-leash dog park.
Riverdale Parks – East & West
Address: 550 Broadview Ave. & 375 Sumach St., Toronto
Separated by the Don Valley, these sister parks are both known for their steep and obstacle-free tobogganing hills. The east side has a rink, tennis courts and an outdoor pool plus a gorgeous sunset view of downtown. The west side has a baseball diamond, wading pool and the adorable (and free!) Riverdale Farm.
Stan Wadlow Park
Address: 888 Cosburn Ave., East York
One of the best spots in town to celebrate Canada Day, this East York park also has numerous baseball fields, a newly renovated playground, off-leash dog area, access to nearby ravine trails, skateboarding park, outdoor pool and splash pad.
Withrow Park
Address: 725 Logan Ave., Toronto
This popular Greektown park features a sizeable playground, ball diamonds, multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, volleyball court, dog off-leash area, and a wading pool. Don’t miss their popular weekly farmers’ market!
Family Parks and Playgrounds in the West End
Christie Pits Park
Address: 750 Bloor St. West, Toronto
This large park right on Bloor West features the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, skateboarding area, basketball and volleyball courts, a children’s playground and labyrinth, splash pad and wading pool.
Dufferin Grove Park
Address: 875 Dufferin St., Toronto
Just south of Bloor West, this park features a multipurpose sports field, basketball court, picnic area, wading pool, children’s playground and reflexology footpath. Plus, be sure to check out the farmers’ market at their indoor-outdoor clubhouse!
Florence Gell Park
Address: 85 Varsity Road, Toronto
This neighbourhood park near the shores of the Humber River has recently received a beautiful playground upgrade, including rustic wooden castle-themed equipment with climbing structures.
High Park
Address: 1873 Bloor St. West, Toronto
As you might expect from a name like “High Park”, it’s pretty impressive. Best known for its popularity cherry blossom season and Dream in High Park outdoor theatre, the list of amenities is long, from common features (outdoor pool, playgrounds, off-leash dog area, baseball diamonds, wading pool, ice rink) to the unique (free zoo, nature trails, restaurant and pond).
Sorauren Avenue Park
Address: 289 Sorauren Ave., Toronto
This busy park in the Roncy/Parkdale neighbourhood is known for its farmers markets and neighbourhood events, such as screening free films in the summer! Amenities include a ball diamond, off-leash dog area with fountain, drinking fountain, outdoor oven, tennis courts, and a large sport field.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Address: 790 Queen St. West, Toronto
Hang with the hipsters on West Queen West, where you’ll find a large playground, baseball fields and large off-leash dog area, farmers’ market as well as informal free concerts on weekend.
Family Parks and Playgrounds in North Toronto
Cedarvale Park
Address: 443 Arlington Ave., Toronto
This district park is a hub for outdoor activity, with tennis courts, two sport fields, cricket pitch and a baseball diamond. For a little fun on a sunny summer day, there is a splash pad and playground for children to enjoy.
Earl Bales Park
Address: 4169 Bathurst Street, Toronto
At the site of the first Canadian Tire Jumpstart playground, families find plenty of double-wide ramped structures, as well as interesting features such as tactile and music elements. The extensive park facilities include an outdoor amphitheatre, bike trail, off-leash dog area and splash pad.
Earlscourt Park
Address: 1200 Lansdowne Ave., Toronto
In the Corso Italia area of St. Clair West, Earlscourt has a complete array of equipment, with a big outdoor pool, playground, playing fields, and spots to play baseball, basketball and soccer, and run track.
June Rowlands Park
Address: 220 Davisville Ave., Toronto
“Skinamarinky dinky dink” your way over to the Sharon, Lois and Bram Playground, named after the classic Canadian children’s music group, which includes themed apparatus like the itsy-bitsy spider music garden and even a reclining elephant!
Oriole Park
Address: 201 Oriole Parkway, Toronto
In Forest Hill, you’ll find this relaxing park, with the Neshama Playground that includes an obstacle course, aquatic-themed splash pad, baseball diamond and tennis courts.
Raccoon Park – NEW!
Address: 86 Soudan Ave.
Created by the award-winning playground designer Earthscape, this new playground honours our city’s unofficial animal mascot, raccoons! Fronted by uptown condos, this small park has a picnic area, small splash pad, plus a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station.
Milliken Park
Address: 5555 Steeles Ave. East, Scarborough
This park has multiple playgrounds, including an accessible playground featuring rubber tile surfacing, baby and saucer swings. There’s also hiking trails and a pond, plus public washrooms near the parking lot.
Rosebank Park
Address: 1051 Progress Ave., Scarborough
Near the Rouge National Urban Park and the Toronto Zoo, this park has been updated through the city’s Playground Enhancement Program, including new state-of-the-art play features like slides, climbing structures and swings, plus more seating, rest areas and shade areas.
Amos Waite Park
Address: 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke
This lakefront park in South Etobicoke features a pirate-themed splash pad and playground, an outdoor pool and waterfront paths.
Marie Curtis Park
Address: 2 Forty Second Street, Etobicoke (South of Lake Shore West)
This is a beautiful lakefront park in Etobicoke. Along with a garden-themed spray pad, it includes a playground, wading pool, public swimming beach and picnic spots. Further along, there is an off-leash dog park and walking trails including a connection to the Waterfront Trail.
Tom Riley Park
Address: 4725 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke
Following the path of the Mimico Creek through Etobicoke, this park straddles Dundas West near Islington. It includes a health club/arena, baseball diamond, multipurpose sports field, tennis courts, and an allotment garden. Plus, in its recently improved playground, Earthscape has created another exciting Canadiana theme: this time it’s a beaver that kids can climb!
Convene with nature in our list of Parks activities and events here!
