Before I start, a silly reminder to mark down or write down which port you are leaving from. This will be important to know when you are going back and exiting the island. There is not one but several ports of entry. I followed Google Maps and that's the port I used. Another tip that will save you some $. Drive one more street (Yong St. toward Kibo Sushi) and you will find a parking lot that charges $20 from 6am-6pm versus the one near the Jack Layton Perry Dock that charges $20 for 2 hours! Come really early as initially we had difficulty finding a parking that would fit our SUV (w/o scratching ours and others' cars!) When we complained and were about to leave, the parking attendant found us a better space that had more room. We came with our toddler (2.5-ish) just for her. I agree with sentiment of some other reviewers that the rides could use an upgrade. If it's first time your kid is riding, I would sit with them on slower rides. At least they had some animals (rabbits, donkey, horses, sheep?, goats, and Llamas). Food is the same that you would expect anywhere in an amusement. Pizzas, burgers, fries, etc. etc. Important note: When going back, you will see "Water Taxi" signs and "Ferry". Do not stand in massive line for Ferry. We waited almost an hour then decided to ditch the line and it didn't take us much time to get a water taxi instead. There were few people and in very short time, enjoyed our ride back. Kudos to the water taxi companies. The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Grossly overpriced. But this is what you get when no competition. The sign says celebrating 55 years. Looks like they have not replaced the rides in 55 years. I was laughing when I saw cobb Webbs on rides and fences. It's so old! Outdated. We went on a weekday so at least it was not crowded. However, not worth coming here and waiting in long lines. It's old and outdated and expensive. Basically those are the 3 adjective describe this place! It's for kids 10 and under I would say. You can go in and do splash pad for free. No tickets needed to enter, only to go on rides. read more

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WAAAAAAY OVER PRICED. Super run down like raggedy honestly and it's rides are dated. It needs an upgrade on every level. It stormed last night and it was completely flooded. The benches were floating in swamp water The splash pad looked nice bc it was being renovated and it looked done but it wasn't open yet The golf course was nasty and closed The bumper cars were a joke The kids rides are for kids no bigger than 10 if that mainly 5 year olds though Over priced nasty food options I gave I two stars bc it's fast to get over there from the ferry read more

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Centreville can get rather crowded. Since it's the amusement park of the Toronto Islands, all the kids want to go there to play. As a child, I loved the antique cars. The swan boats were charming also. Nowadays, I still enjoy Far Enough Farm, which features many different animals, including some that aren't that typical of amusement park farms or petting zoos. They have Flemish Giant rabbits which are amazingly huge and cute. The Silver pheasant is a gorgeous bird -- it has some soft white feathers with delicate black markings that look like calligraphy. The Mandarin ducks were also very cute and have some pretty impressive feathers. There isn't much to eat in Centreville other than junk fast food that you'll probably have to wait ages in line to buy. I think the best plan is to pack a picnic lunch and relax on the grass somewhere. There are lots of green grassy areas just outside of Centreville on the Island. read more

I think that Centre Island is a great place for kids and adults! Contrary to what some of the reviewers said, I don't think that it should be torn down. Centreville has a lot of history and I remember going there when I was a kid and having such a great time. For those people who think that the rides aren't exciting enough, they can go to Canada's Wonderland where they can go on rides that will make their heads spin. But for those people who have kids, like my son who is 10 and is a bit afraid of the big scary rides- Centreville is perfect for him. He absolutely loved the Scrambler and he went on it 5 times!! I like the fact that Centreville has a lot of trees which provide lots of shade, especially on a really hot day. For someone like me who burns easily, having that shade makes it much easier to wait while my son goes on the rides. It's also great that there are a lot of other areas of the park to explore. It's like we're going on an adventure. This year we went over the bridge to Olympic Island and we saw the park with the beautiful little theatre. Each year we discover something new when we go and the ferry ride back is so relaxing feeling the wind in your hair. The price is also not that bad, when you compare it to other bigger amusement parks. Another attraction, is that the grounds aren't so big, so you don't get tired walking around. My family will keep going as long as Centreville is there. read more

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The Theme Park boasts fun for the whole family. There are only three rides a child over 12 would enjoy. My 13 year old was bored and asked to go home early. The Subway on the island has a sign showing fountain drinks yet they do not serve them and the Beavertails kiosk has advertisements for drinks they don't serve either. read more

I think Centreville gets away without trying very hard for two reasons - the first being that its presence on the Island already gives it an air of being special just for existing. The second is that there really isn't much by way of competition, other than the very expensive Ontario Place on the other side of the water. If you go to Centreville, there are a few good tips to follow. Try to regain your sense of childhood wonder and take everything with a huge grain of salt. While being drunk sounds like a great idea, I'd recommend against it because too many of the rides involve spinning around until you feel like you're going to puke. For this very reason, we move into my second point of advice - save the delicious carnival food until after you've gone on rides. Trust me. My least favorite part of Centreville is the very depressing "zoo" which is like a petting zoo minus the petting. Sad-seeming, semi domesticated farm type animals sit in cages and seem to ponder their own personal existential dilemmas. Avoid (especially if you have allergies!). My favorite part of Centreville, by a wide margin, is the "Dark Ride". A lot of the rides there have obviously gone through several incarnations, and this one is no exception. It is referred to by several different names on varying signage and maps, but it's great. It's your classic carnival spooky house, including cheesy pop out dummies and silly props. A must-ride, even though the ride tickets are horribly, horribly overpriced here. read more

I don't know what I expected, but I was quite underwhelmed by the experience. I came here with my girlfriend and her nieces, and perhaps if her nieces were 7 instead of 13, this would have been a better destination of choice. I think one of the surprising things was how expensive it was. Sure, there is no admission fee into the park, but each ticket is just under a dollar and the average ride takes 5 or 6 tickets. So think about that for a second... 6 dollars to ride a log flume down a small ramp once. 6 dollars to drive a bumper boat around for 4 or 5 minutes. 5 dollars for 4 minutes of bumper cars. It adds up faster than the overpriced food selections available. My biggest disappointment was the poor excuse of a mini golf course they had. The thing was tiny, dated and run down, and clearly hadn't been cleaned in a while (there were little sticks, leaves, dirt all over the course making it impossible to hit the ball straight). $5 for 9 holes, $9 for 18 holes. After 9 holes we had enough and just said screw it. Most overpriced mini golf I've ever played. I guess I can say that while it was worth a try, but not a revisit. The highlight was the ferry ride to and from the island, nothing accredited to Centreville Amusement Park. read more

it was a horrible place, do not go there i had to go with my brother, too busy and the rides suck 1wonderland 5 stars

Walking around centreville reminded me if the movie adventureland lol Overall it was nice. The rides are quite fitting for younger children and the fact that wild life such as ducks and geese roam freely added to the island's experience. The only thing, which has been mentioned, was the farm was lacking, however you would have to take into consideration that it's not supposed to be the main attraction. Another thing, don't be fooled by the website cause it ain't everything the site makes it put to be. Lastly when we arrived, being that we weren't from the area, there were no indications of when the amusement park closed. It doesn't mention anything about when they close on the website or anywhere on the island and entrance to the amusement park. To our surprise, and after parking, and taking the ferry, we had 1 hour to allow our 3 year old to have her fun. Also, she couldn't go on as many rides as we got the impression she could from the website which resulted in her riding over and over the same rides just to get our monies worth lol The ferry ride was cool for the children and even for me. Would I take my family back? Probably but it would be when my children are bigger so they can enjoy all the rides. read more

This here is a great place to chill with kids and have some fun at Central island. They have train ride through the park, Merry Go round and a Big Wheel. The Food area is pretty decent and their are multiple choice in icecream and they also have a funnel cake location. read more

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Great rides and great value especially for kids. Also, they can get a ride all day wrist band. I like that option since I hate having to pay full price at a place like Wonderland where I go on one or 2 rides. Most of the rides are for younger kids (7 and user), but my 9 and 11 year olds were still able to find a few rides that they liked. read more

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We brought our two-year-old to Centreville, and we all loved it! It was perfect for his age. My husband and I have been to Centre Island, Toronto Islands before and don't even remember this area, but I guess it's because we didn't have children and it's really targeted towards families. He was able to ride a good amount of rides, both with and without his parents. His favorites were the driving rides, so there were a few that he really loved. It had such a nice atmosphere. Since he's still so young, we didn't have a need to purchase a ride-all-day pass, we just bought a sheet of tickets, which we didn't even use up. We would absolutely return, and would probably make a point to again visit on a weekday, as it wasn't overly crowded. read more

The great thing about Centreville is the location on Centre Island; it feels a lot more civilized (and, if you're a kid, exotic) to step off the ferry and walk among the picturesque willows to get to it, instead of trudging through some huge parking lot. Centreville is pretty much for the elementary-school crowd. Even the faster rides like the Log Ride or the Scrambler (on which I once lost my wallet, so check your pockets) are tame by theme park standards. But the atmosphere is laid back, and if you're there escorting some rugrats, you won't feel stressed, even though you might get bored. read more

GREAT place to spend a day in the summer. Only complaint is the splash pad areas weren't the cleanest. Food is pricey, but what kids park isn't. The ferry wait was fine early morning, On the way back, we waited about 10 minutes. We didn't buy an all day ride pass and survived the day with using 33 tickets. Take the train ride ..it takes you throughout the park and the whole family can ride. read more

Amazing and mysterious place with small tracks running everywhere in the grass, and a floating swan ride for your picture with Grandma. I used to dream about this place as a boy, so apparently it made a big impression. My Nephew loved the water slide and ran right back up about 8 or 10 times with his friend. On a slow weekday kids can't get enough. And pity the poor island access, but isn't an old-school ferry ride just so much fun? A park for kids, in the city, better than Canada's Wonderland unless they are tall enough for the big rides. Seriously! Save your time and money and come here, because at CW you're just going to be standing there all day anyway watching the midget coaster, the midget bumper cars, etc. And it's not one-tenth as charming as this place with its cooling tree shade and fresh lake air. You can also be home or eating dinner downtown in about an hour. read more

This place is a lot of fun, especially if you have kids, I don't have any, and apparently dogs don't count. Either way I had a great time with my boyfriend, who looks like a straight version of Freddy Mercury. So needless to say, he gets a lot of attention from all the ladies there and everywhere he goes. Most women would be jealous, but I parade him around like the arm candy he is. Going back to Centreville, the food is a bit pricey and not worth it. The rides are a lot of fun! You can always leave to eat and come back in, but they don't let you bring your own food, drinks or dogs into the park. All in all, a GREAT experience. read more

Took my niece to Centreville this past Weekend for their Easter Eggstravaganza and O M G was it fun! The staff were so patient with the many many many people on the island for the holiday and the events were cute and most of all felt age appropriate and safe! We got home with lots and lots of goodies! We will definitely be back all summer to see what other fun they've got up their sleeves read more

Went to Centreville amusement park today after a wonderful morning at the beach. We had two tickets left so on our way out, Our 5 year old went on the fire engines ride. The self propelled cars ran into the left door (which was slightly closed too far) and jolted the car off track. After the ride malfunction, the ride operators seemed to be more concerned with their equipment than the safety and welfare of my child. This was a very disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable day on the island. read more

What an awesome place. They have so many things to do here. We went bike riding, sun bathing and my son place until he was exhausted at Centreville Amusement Park. Ticket price was a bit higher than I would have like, but it was worth seeing him enjoy himself. read more

Okay amusement park. Rides are definitely kid-centred so don't expect a lot of legroom. Rides are ticketed so you don't have to pay to walk in but some rides require more tickets than others. Not worth going on the rides by yourself but an okay experience if you have kids or just want to socialize with friends. read more

Centreville has become an integral part of marking the summer. Our kids now even mark their height with which rides they are tall enough to ride (my almost six year old will be crushed that the bumper boats are not likely to happen by the end of this summer as she has really been dreaming of hitting this milestone). Because there is no entrance fee, it's great for any age. When my oldest was 22 months old, we would visit for a carousel ride or two (adults ride with little ones for free), the bumble bee ride, and the fire engines. Just a few tickets would last the whole day, with some time at the farm and splash pad (both free). Soon she was old enough to make the wristband worthwhile and we'd just spend a few tickets on her little sister as we'd done for her before. This summer we will be all-in with the family pass. When my daughter was asked for a school project about what makes her happy, other kids mentioned food treats or a pet...she said "centre island!" She has already determined that we will be celebrating my birthday there in May "because it's the whole family's favorite place". And it really is! Go on weekends in May or September for reduced crowds, or go early and late in the day with a break in the middle of the day at the beach/splashpad in the summer. read more