Since my last visit in June, there have been so many new developments! Was very surprised to see…read moreall the trails have been extended, fully paved and operational/ open to the public. Happy to observe everyone utilizing the space as intended. Members of the Toronto community and tourists from out of town alike - all strolling through the trails, taking in the beautiful scenery from the newest viewpoint of the Toronto Skyline by the Waterfront, it's perfect! I must've saw at least 1 bike pass me every 3 minutes. The bike trails are endless and smooth. There are multiple huge patches of grass scattered throughout the park sprinkled with small groups of families and friends gathering. Despite how many people are at the park, the place is huge and is able to absorb the crowds that oddly, it never feels crowded. Everyone very respectful of the space, helping to keep it clean. It could also be that there still aren't any food options nearby (besides Cherry Street Bbq across the way). Single file lines outside the restrooms which by the way are fully functional (not portable potties). They're fancy too! These washrooms self-clean and make announcements from within re: when the lights will automatically turn off and when the door will unlock (if I recall corrrctly it was 20 minuites). Not your typical playground with bright play structures and slides. Instead the nature theme can be observed throughout - encouraging climbing poles, walking tight ropes that are low to the ground, and balancing between tree stumps. Multiple sand pits with a sort of badlands theme (red, hilly deep grooves and hills). The sand pits have running water for the ultimate sandbox experience, some even under a canopy for comfortable shade. This park is lively yet so calm. What used to be a large empty space has been transformed into a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Bonus: there was a party at the club nearby and the music can be heard throughout the entire park. It didn't take away from the peaceful experience. Instead, it enhanced it! Tasteful and not too loud but audible throughout. All the park enthusiasts were seen nodding their heads, swaying to all the great songs from Rebel!

This park is such a great addition to the city. It's clean, the grass is well cut and maintained,…read morethere's ample space to walk, run, cycle, etc. There are spaces for kids to play, there's a small dog park with double locked doors and a water fountain for both dogs and their owners. There are amazing views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. It's already so beautiful in the summer, it'll be great to visit in the fall with the changing colours. Be warned there isn't much shade here, especially on the paths, so bring a hat or umbrella and wear your sunscreen! My one gripe is the restrooms--they can be a bit messy and definitely need more frequent cleaning/maintenance. The lines can get pretty long (I'm talking 15-min wait) because of both individuals and families that need to use it.

The cherry blossoms at Trinity Bellwoods are a bit like Toronto itself--gorgeous, chaotic, and…read moreoverhyped in the best way. The trees line a picturesque stretch of the park, and when they're in full bloom, it feels like the city collectively remembers to stop and breathe for a second. Pink petals, sunshine (if you're lucky), and everyone suddenly becoming a photographer. Of course, you're sharing the moment with about half of Toronto. Between the throngs of selfie-takers, dogs in sweaters, and folks sprawled out pretending it's warmer than it is, there's plenty of entertainment even if the blooms are a bit past their prime. My advice? Don't expect Kyoto-level serenity. But do expect a lively, local take on hanami--Toronto-style. Grab a coffee, people-watch, and enjoy the fleeting beauty before the blossoms (and your patience) are gone for another year.

Not the park to bring your kids. Or so I was told. I mean, sure there were a few baseball games…read moregoing on and a bathroom to bat. Following the path a bit of ways, we were greeted by the loud screams of a woman in a tent alternating between french and english. Obviously upset in whatever she was going on about. Up the hill a little more. I was informed it was ok to crack a beer and smoke a smoke because it's one of the parks where it's ok? I have no idea if this is true for I was naive enough to take the word of my bud, but as I looked around, not a single kid in sight. I'm told they have drum circles here where they put pyramids on their head and play light language... sounds right up my alley, minus any intoxicants in that type of thing. Anyhow, buggest skeeter I ever saw, made me keep moving until I found myself elsewhere in DT.

Good location with some parking lots around the area. Small but quite convenient location for the…read morekids and other neighbors with finch corridors along the park. One of my favorite biking and running routes .

Located steps from the Finch Subway station and surrounding office towers, this park is truly a…read morehidden gem in the Yonge and Finch area; providing the perfect 'escape' to laze under a tree during your lunch hour. Our company picnic was held at this park last week and it was the perfect spot! Of course, there was no 'lazing' under any trees for us as we played various games and ran around like idiots for a few hours! There are plenty of open, flat areas near the baseball diamonds for relay races, egg tosses and the like. Although there are plenty of benches situated along the paths, there doesn't seem to be any picnic tables in the 'grassy' areas around the park or under trees making it somewhat awkward during the BBQ. As with all parks in Toronto, a permit is required when holding an event or gathering of 25 people or more but they are relatively quick and easy to obtain.

I went visit with family during the cherry blossoms time in May this year. I was shocked that there…read morewas a zoo in the park. The park was pretty large. The trees were located on the opposite side of where we enter (around Bloor St and Keele St/Parkside Dr.). It was cool but very crowded at that time of year. I feel like I would have a better experience if I randomly visited when it's not cherry blossom season. If you are on the grass and near the trees, watch out where you walk. Volunteers put out short wooden boxes with mesh coverings over the turtle egg nests.

I went to this park for the first time on a date, and it was absolutely beautiful. The weather was…read moreamazing, nice and sunny. The tall trees were a great place to sit under for some shade and relaxation from the heat. The little strip of water was clear and glistening. There was also a flower garden along the path, such beautiful scenery. The flowers were bright and blooming, so great for a photo-op. The trail is simple and not too long, but absolutely beautiful for a stroll with some coffee in hand. There's also a large hill to watch the sunset, which is a great choice for picnics and relaxing. Definitely need to go back before summer ends!

Tip: Street parking is limited around the park. You may have better luck taking the TTC to Christie…read morestation and walking over to visit it. Christie Pits is what locals know this park as. I don't think I've ever called it Christie Pits Park, which is its formal name. At the turn of the 20th century, the land that is now Christie Pits was actively excavated as a massive quarry for sand, gravel, and clay to build Toronto's early roads. Once these resources were depleted, the quarry (the pit) was filled to become a park. It used to be called Willowvale Park. Locals back then called it Christie Pits, which became the official name of this park. I learned about the Christie Pit riot in grade 9 history class. It happened in 1933 and was roughly a six-hour race riot happening around the Great Depression, and the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and anti-semitism. This park is large. It's bordered by Bloor Street West to the south, the CP rail line to the north, Christie Street to the west, and Ossington Avenue to the east. Christie Street, and ultimately this pit, was named after William Christie, a co-founder of Mr Christie. I have a couple of fond memories of this park. I took a Cantonese class in the summer after my grade 10 year was over. This class was at Kent Senior Public School (rest in school peace) at Dufferin and Bloor. I had a friend who lived on Christie Street. After school, we'd walk over to her house to hang out, cutting through this park to get there. In grade 12, I was in my high school's concert marching band. We were a part of Toronto's Eaton's (a department store that no longer exists) Santa Claus Parade. We all met at our high school on a Sunday. We got a chartered bus ride to Christie Pits where we were dropped off. It was the starting point of the parade. I frankly don't recall where the end point of the parade was. I do remember my clarinet working when it wasn't windy while marching and was silent when I tried playing it in a headwind during the parade! I passed by this park last Wednesday. It was nice that traffic along Bloor Street West was busy. I was waiting for traffic to move and ended up looking at this park fondly. The most notable features of this park is that it has three baseball diamonds and four pools. It also has a ton of majestic trees and greenery, which provides a lot of beauty to this area. In the summertime, this park hosts the Christie Pits Film Festival, which is free as part of the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show. There are also local art events that I'd like to check out when summer is finally here. It's a nice park in a cool part of Toronto. (204)

This is a nice park with three ball fields. They really take care in maintaining these fields…read more Came to walk the dog and came across a series of children's soccer games on this day that had light rain. They had a skateboard park adjacent to the soccer area. It's nice to see the kids out there playing soccer. Some of them have some nice ball handling skills. Nice park to visit!

Very clean and nice park. There's a walking patch, goal posts for soccer and a play ground for…read morekids. There's not much seating as far as benches go but there's plenty trees for a nice shady area to sit/picnic

A great local neighbourhood park. There's a themed playground for the kids, and plenty of grass to…read moreplay sports and picnic. The park is connected to downtown Mississauga as a short cut.

Beautiful park along the water! You can see the Toronto Skyline in the distance from the lake and…read morethere's also a hiking trail as well. I went during the weekday so it wasn't too busy and was pretty quiet. Apparently it gets pretty busy on the weekends though. The park also has a BBQ area but it might be by permit only since I saw a sign posted of the parties who had reserved the area by permit. This spot would be perfect for a date/picnic, especially during the warm summer months. It makes a great gathering area for family friendly activities as well!

The park is pretty large so lots of the benches, and playground are pretty far in from Lakeshore…read more The park can be accessed by car and transit. There are bus stops nearby but it may take a while (at least for me when I was too young to drive). Also, parking is pretty limited. Even though I don't have a dog, I found it cool that Jack Darling Park has an off leash dog park. I didn't realize it was one till I was volunteering at the tennis courts nearby years ago.

This is one of my favourite parks in the city, yet I don't come here often. I guess I'm guilty of…read morebeing too consumed on my computer to take a walk in the park. I paid myself a visit recently and I'm so glad I did. It's more than just a hill with a good photo-op of the city skyline. Right next to the hill, there's a nice cafe (Rooster Coffee) where you can pick up one of my personal favourite spots to grab green tea/tea latte. If you want to throw yourself a little picnic East Chinatown is nearby for some cheap eats. Isn't this the perfect date spot to hang out during a sunset in warm weather? In winter, this is a prime spot for tobogganing. If you go down the hill, there's a playground where I see talented people busting out gymnastic moves as they use it to work out. You can do a discovery and nature walk down the Don River Trail. Now if you give yourself more time, you also explore out West to Riverdale Farm and Cemetery.

It's a nice park with a great view of downtown Toronto and especially the CN Tower. And it has a…read moregorgeous view of the sunset. It has many things to offer for each season. During summertime, you can lay on the hill, play catch or Frisbee; run, walk or bike around the track; play baseball or soccer. In wintertime, you can enjoy sledding.