Amazing Place for an Evening Stroll…read more Guildwood Park and Gardens is a nice little spot for a stroll. With nicely kept walking paths, gardens, sculptures and an outdoor stage give it a try yourself. It is also home to the Guild Inn Estate, where you book events and rent it out as a banquet facility. We spent the day exploring the water and were looking for somewhere to take a nice walk just before we left the area. This park is connected to other parks and trails along the Scarborough Bluffs. It's good for groups, families, couples, bike riding and the solo traveller. If you're ever in the area check it out yourself.

Located in Scarborough, this is a great place to wander around, sit and take in the views or admire…read morethe numerous sculptures around. Part of the Scarborough Bluffs technically, it tends to be a bit less crowded. I always enjoy coming here and being able to wander the trails close to the cliffs to take in the water views! And on your way there, see the various sculptures, columns and art work scattered throughout the park. Check out online as there are maps/info that will make sure you don't miss out on any of the art works. Many engagement and family photos are done here. There is even the Guild Inn and the event building for weddings/celebrations etc. The park/trails are clean, plenty of open space to chill on a picnic blanket or have the kids run around. Coming here in fall is spectacular as the leaves changing colours makes it lovely. A hidden gem out in the open :) Plenty of free parking!

This park is beautiful all season long! We are fortunate to live close enough to bike there during…read morewarmer months and spend time skating on the pond and the river when it freezes over in the colder months. The parking lot here isn't huge so it can get busy but if you are able to find parking in one of the nearby streets and stroll down, you are in for a real treat. There is always wild life to observe and pedestrian friendly path that will make you want to keep on walking! A bridge at the end of the parking lot will take you over to the Pickering side where the waterfront trail continues well into the Durham region with expansive waterview most of the way. Definitely a great place to visit for some quiet time!

Started biking from Morningside and Ellesmere all the way to Rouge Beach Park via Port Union…read moreWaterfront trail. The scenic view is superb. You feel like you are far away from Toronto City. Came here on weekdays for less crowd. Lots of people in the beach, you can do picnic , swimming, biking, jogging or just relax and enjoy the view.

Having visited Canada's latest and largest urban wilderness park, Rouge National Urban Park, many…read moretimes over the years, I have always wondered what this river does south of the 401. Normally we access the Rouge by heading up past the Toronto Zoo on Meadowvale in Scarborough north of the 401. Following the sometimes incorrect gps map we found ourselves immersed in an array of suburban homes on quiet streets will hills and curves and eventually saw a City of Toronto parks and rec sign for Cedar Ridge Park and Gardens. Sounded perfect! Alas, there was a sign at the empty parking lot saying it was for authorized parking only. We took that as a No Parking sign. After getting over that shocker, we realized that the streets around were mostly empty with free parking everywhere only a few steps away. From the City website: "Cedar Ridge Park is popular for wedding photography and a beautiful spot for a picnic. It's also home to the Cedar Ridge Creative Centre where the City runs Creative Arts programs." It also says they have a couple bike trails so bring your two-wheeler. With massive trees around the empty parking lot, the forest drew us in with its beauty and we were on our way down an unmarked path that wound its way down a hill toward the Rouge. Well, at least we thought it was the Rouge, but looking at the map the Rouge is further east and this is Highland Creek. Oh well, next time we will explore further! It's a beautiful area regardless and with Highland Creek meandering through the area, a lush green canopy can be expected in the warmer times of the year.

Massive park in Scarborough with many trails. Great spot for hiking and photography. I absolutely…read morelove visiting here to see the fall foliage. Parking spots can be a bit tough to find in the peak fall period so come early in the morning if you can.

We cam here because we were interested in hiking within the GTA. This was a great option, about…read more20min from where we were staying. We visited on a May weekend on a nice day and there was plenty of (free) parking avaiable. There were Rangers available at the entrance to the hike (not sure if this is normal, or just because of the toronto open days weekend). They were really helpful and offered great recommendations for the hikes, The hike we chose was fairly easy,although it was confusing at times due to the signage. We very rarely get lost, however on this hike we got lost at least twice and had to back track. But apart from that it was still a great time.

My employer has used this park & facilities to hold staff team-building events annually (excluding…read morethis pandemic year). It's a great escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Many mature trees with huge canopies to plant yourself under and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

4 stars purely based on the small dog park alone…read more I took my pup to this park as they were having an event at the Museum for dogs and went to the dog park after. My pooch lived his best life in the small dog part portion. Fully enclosed. Huge. Grass. Shade. Seats. Secure. My dog loved it and so much space I let him run free for 1.5 hours. Remember to bring some water and a bowl for your dog - there is a dish on the ground that people fill up with their water that all dogs seem to have taken a swig from, but that's kind of gross. There are also sections for big dogs and active dogs, so it's nice that the dogs all have their own areas depending on if they are small, large, or very active. I think there is also a 'quiet' section for dogs that don't want to be around others.

What an amazing spot to watch the sunrise! Absolutely breathtaking!…read more There's a few parks where you can enjoy a family picnic or take a relaxing stroll along the water. And if you are heading here like us to catch the sunrise, park your car in the bluffer's beach parking. We'll definitely be back to explore the area when it gets warmer.

I visited on Good Friday, it was a beautiful spring afternoon and it seemed like everyone in the…read morearea was visiting Bluffer's Park at Scarborough Bluffs. There is a network of wide gravel paths with nice water views of Lake Ontario. I was disheartened to see a lot of trash in the park. There were benches and tables throughout the park, but most people were enjoying sitting on the rocks. Many were taking photos. There were also grills and the smell of barbeque hit me. The bluffs are quite majestic. There is a restroom near the start of the path. The day I visited there was an ice cream food truck onsite. There is a large parking area which I had to circle multiple times before a space became available and when I left it took me over 20 minutes to get out of the lot and onto the main road. The Scarborough Bluffs are approximately 40 minutes from the Toronto airport.

What a lovely park! Beautiful tree lined trails for a shady walk, run or bike ride. Good for…read morecouples, families and large groups. They have a large open flat space to hold large scale games with room to set up tents around the borders for spectators. They also have a playground, a splash pad, and public washrooms. Definitely stop by in the Fall to watch the salmon run up the Highland Creek. Come early to get a parking space because it fills up fast.

A lovely conservation area with a nice trail along Lake Ontario. We were in the East End and…read moredecided to check out a nearby park after our very generously portioned lunch from Lamanna's. The entrance fee is per person, but so worth it as it goes into preserving this greenery. While walking the trail, I saw a nice patch of Trilliums. The grounds are well-maintained and perfect for anyone looking to have a leisure walk. Would love to come back to explore further. Good for: Exercise, Hiking

Such a cute little spot to relax, refresh and recharge. Cute spot to I've a picnic, great views…read moreoverlooking the water. Finding the entrance was a little tough but once you get into the park so many different options of where to go. The pool and splash pad were not open due to Covid19.

The garden is named after Rosetta McClain and was donated to the City of Toronto by her husband and…read moreson. There are remnants of a house in the gardens. I wonder if it belonged to the McClains. It was interesting to walk through the house on the path.  The gardens are 23 acres in total. There's a parking lot, washroom facilities, a drinking fountain (not sure who's using it during COVID-19 though), a pergola that surrounds a rock fountain, braille signage, plenty of benches throughout, and beautiful planters with various plants and flowers. I was delighted to see monarch butterflies and happened to take a few photos of them. The flowers are beautiful and the view of Lake Ontario is stunning. It's also really nice that the trees here are mature and provide a lot of shade on hot summer days.

I must be living under a rock. Being a Scarborough-ite all my life...how on earth did I not know…read morethis little gem has been here? It's not a huge park by any means - but it is extremely well maintained and BEAUTIFUTL. The grounds - oh man - flowers/plants all over, rose gardens towards the back (by the gazebo), plenty of trees to provide shade (great area for picnics b/c there is actually a lot of open space) The middle has a beautiful garden, with plenty of bench seating and a large rock statue - which is actually a fountain (I believe it goes off once and hour). You can walk around and see water views (you cannot walk to the Bluffs from within the garden). Plenty of parking - free parking lots. Already planning a picnic with my friends. If you want a calming place to go relax in a bustling city...head on over...but shhh..don't tell too many people ;)