High Park is such a lovely green space in Toronto. Right next to Keele station, High Park boasts many visitors in early May particularly when the cherry blossoms bloom. Cars aren't allowed in the park during that time, but it's an amazing experience. The trees were gifted from Japan many decades ago and have continued to bloom each season. It's an experience everyone should experience for the beauty and transience of it. The park does get crowded, but nice to see everyone coming together to enjoy the fresh air and views. read more

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High Park is a great place for a nature retreat in the heart of Toronto. From playgrounds, hiking trails and even a zoo, there's something for everyone! We spent about an hour and a half exploring trails after walking through some of the more flat and open terrain. The trails are extensive for being located in the city. At points it seems pretty isolated and it feels almost remote in some parts. We went in the middle of a weekday and there were many children out and about in the park area, while the trails were more quiet. The trails were easy to navigate and had some hilly options if you wanted a more challenging hike. The park is large, and the hour and a half we were there, we really only mostly explored the hiking trails- which are easily 5 stars, considering how awesome it is to have access to something like this in the heart of the city. read more

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Love this park, nice quiet environment for a nighttime stroll. Just be on the lookout for coyotes if you have a smaller dog with you. read more

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This is a great outdoor space in the GTA. Great experiences gor familues with young a children with the zoo, splashpads, pool, courts and playgrounds. Cherry blossom season is VERY popukar so plan accorginhly, take transit and take a ride on the trackless train ( $6 for kids and seniors, $9 for adults) read more

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High Park is a little bit of a journey to get to from downtown, especially if you don't have a car, but it's well worth the journey. The grounds are gorgeous, there are great hiking trails, and you can even get some gorgeous views of the sunset while you're there. Highly recommend. read more

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If you are a dog this is the place to be. There are different aspects to this park but if you're a canine you can't go wrong. This place is HUGE. There are many trails you can go on with your animal friend. There seems to be many gated and non-gated areas where I saw dogs off leash. This place is so large or I'm just geographically challenged that when I wanted to exit the park I took a trail or two that led me in a circle to my original starting point. Not good. read more

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We went for the small zoo and the kid's playground. My little one just loved the playground, didn't want to go. Then we went to the zoo, because it would close at 4pm as the website says. The zoo is small, but still have a few different kinds of animals that staying outdoor, enjoying the sun, I guess they are all winter animals. High park is big, and we heard that cherry blossom would be in middle of April this year. We probably will come again. read more

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High Park is huge and super fun to explore. We spent hours walking around, checking out the zoo, and just chilling on the grass. The animals were cool to see, and the peacocks were kinda loud but funny. The playground was a big hit too. Tons of kids were running around and having the best time. There's also lots of shade so it's nice on hot days. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too buisy, which made it even better. I wanna go back in spring when the cherry blossoms are out. read more

I think High Park is one of the best public parks in Toronto. It is a huge 339 acres - I admit I've gotten lost before but I'm also directionally challenged haha. I have many fond memories of High Park growing up. It wasn't too far from where I lived in my childhood so I've enjoyed many summer days, picnics, and birthday parties at the playgrounds. Even now the castle playground feels like a sight to behold and the free mini zoo is always a treat to visit. The zoo is a great way to pass time and has a pretty good selection of animals to visit from bison, deer, llamas, peacocks, and more. It's amazing that it's still free admission in this day and age. Of course, there's always the seasonal April/May cherry blossom bloom. A wonderful, but very crowded time to visit. If you can make it out early in the day then the sights are truly wondrous. Definitely come by High Park if you haven't been. I feel like High Park is a must visit as a Torontonian! read more

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It's Sakura season! The park is closed to cars right now. They are only allowing TTC HandiTrans, service vehicles and bikes right now. I recommend parking near Parkside and High Park in order to see as much as possible but also to avoid a long uphill walk back to your car if you take one. The park is free! It's gorgeous. Great place for mobile dogs. I would avoid bringing bracycephalic breeds unless you have a stroller for them that you can push over hilly sometimes muddy paths. read more

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Let's be clear, this is a great city park. Perfect for an hour's walk or run. Has an older, more refined feel. Will definitely be back. Hope to make it for the cherry blossom bloom one day. read more

Absolutely stunning park in the heart of Toronto with an abundance of nature and an excuse for escapism from the busy buzz of city life into calming bliss. Going here in the fall time is particularly recommended, with the colourful trees and cosy vibes. Plenty of spaces to have a picnic (coupled with a nice hot drink seeing as cafes aren't too far) or just to spend an hour or two getting lost in. There are washrooms on site as well, and also bikes to rent if you want to explore the park at a faster pace! Loved it! read more

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High Park during the autumn season is a must-see, especially if you're looking to capture that vibrant Fall picture of you, your significant other, friend or family. I visited on 16 October and the park was simply beautiful. The park was filled with not only orange and pink trees, but with families who were simply enjoying their Sunday. read more

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High Park is a large park in Toronto. There are hiking trails, playgrounds, restaurants, a small zoo, and more -- much more. When my husband and I visited High Park, we unfortunately didn't have much time to explore the park (and it was too hot to walk around for long), so I can't give a proper review. However, from what I have read and what little I did see, High Park deserves at least four stars. Visiting from Vancouver, it was nice to walk around a park and not be run over by cyclists or attacked by coyotes*. If I have the opportunity to visit Toronto again, I hope I will have more time to walk around High Park. *Coyotes attacking people in Stanley Park has been a major news story for the past several months. [Yelp collections: Toronto/Niagara Falls 2021; Parks and Gardens] read more

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Big beautiful park with lots to walk around and see. Unfortunately it was beginning to rain when I arrived but even with the little I got to see I was in awe. I visited during Cherry Blossom season and they do not allow any cars to go in or parking inside so good luck finding street parking. The Cherry Blossoms are just gorgeous to look at and the views of the city. read more

First time at highpark. The cherry blossoms were at the early blooming stages but that didnt stop the crowd. The park as fairly packed. Apart from the blossoms I absolutely loved the city views across the lake. This was my favorite read more

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Its a beautiful place for your normal daily picnic or family time. The view of the pond besides is mesmerizing. Interacting with nature at its best. Got to see some new species of flowers and birds. The park connects with sunny side beach within a walking distance. And close to subway up north and streetcar and bus service down south. read more

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Visited this during the early Fall season, and it was my first time! It's an amazing place filled with beautiful animals, most of which I haven't seen before. They have a "dogs off leash" section and me being a dog lover, I felt I was I heaven when dogs walked pass by and said hello. 99% of dogs who were off leash were well behaved. The park is very spacious. Lots of parking spaces (fee is required). Washrooms within distances. There are some places to eat but were closed when I was there. Oh! Before I forget. They have a transportation that looks like a train but driven on the road. They take you around the park for a small fee. I believe about 10 people can go into this. I definitely can't wait till next year to visit this place again. read more

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A couple weeks ago it was a crisp sunny day and I wanted to get outside for a walk. I headed to High Park this afternoon ... I lived near the park from 1996 to 2001 and had spent a lot of time walking through it. I don't get there as often as I'd like. I had a lovely 6.5km walk ... the leaves on the trees were changing and were gorgeous to see. I took the Queen streetcar and got off at Colborne Lodge Drive and headed north along Grenadier Pond. read more

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If you like to do lots of drugs, then High Park might be right for you. If you like to say hello to parks (and other public spaces), then you might prefer "Hi Park." Which is what I usually say when I see a South Korean dude anyway. This is definitely a wonderful park located on Bloor Street to the west of all the hustle and bustle of Toronto. It stretches all the way from Bloor right down to the water, and takes up a big chunk of prime real estate in Toronto, which is a big credit to Toronto, and I mean for keeping it green and beautiful with that gorgeous lake right in the middle, despite all the investment opportunities and money to be made. read more

NYC has Central Park. Vancouver has Stanley Park. Toronto has High Park. If you're visiting, High Park may seem a bit out of the way. It's in the west part of the city, but let me tell you it's worth a visit...especially if you have kids. To wet the appetite, here are a few of its amenities FOR FREE: - A really good playground built like a castle - A zoo - Gardens - A labyrinth - Running paths - Plenty of open space for picnics On top of it, they have ponds, restrooms, etc. Truly, if you love nature and want to escape the city, grab a book and head to High Park. If you miss the city, walk over to Roncesvalles Street for a plethora of restaurants and cafes. read more

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Love living near High Park so much. Perfect for jogging, long walks, dates, bird watching, and skating on the pond in the winter if you're lucky. It's always moderately busy but never too busy, aside from cherry blossom season (best to avoid those 2 weeks if large crowds stress you out). read more

I really miss living in High Park. My second year of living in this city, I lived in a condo that overlooked the entire park facing south and every morning I would wake up to the sight of green (white if it was winter) and the blue horizon of the lake. High Park is the best park in Toronto to spend a whole day in. Take your kids, take your dog, take your mom. There are many kms of trails that zig zag your way through the park and you might even come on to some hidden gems that you didn't know about. Like the mini zoo (though now closed due to the pandemic) known for its notorious escaping jailbirds (hah- pun intended) like the screaming peacock screaming its lungs out as it roamed the neighborhood for weeks before the authorities caught up with him. Or the pair of Capybaras that made the lake inside the park their vacation resort. The park is also the best place to catch Cherry Blossoms every year in spring, however I doubt you'll see many this year due to the social distancing restrictions. Plan to spend the day there, just take a picnic basket, some blankets, some wine and water and you will not regret getting lost in all the green and forget that you are dead centre of a bustling city. PS. It's a great place to take engagement pictures as well! read more

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It's such a wonderful place to be in for a nice stroll. Great place for a date or even taking pictures. I went there for the sakuras and it was magnificent. IT was the peak for the sakuras so there were so many people there. I wish I could go during a time when there weren't that many people but it was beautiful!!! Saw some people taking pre-wedding pictures and that was better taken at the beginning of the park where there were only 3-4 trees. Even though there weren't as many there but those were pinkish so it was really nice. read more

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This park has so much to offer: long winding tree lined trails to get your walk on, long staircases to get in that lower body workout, an enclosed off leash dog park which is a big sand lot, picturesque Cherry blossom groves for tons of selfies, a huge pond with ducks and geese, cool zoo where you can get up close and personal with the animals, sports facilities (tennis courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields), an adventure playground, and even restaurants for all the foodies out there. No wonder people flock here; there's literally something for everyone to enjoy. Come early because it can get crowded and it'll be hard to appreciate all that High Park has to offer. Walk, run, bike or drive yourself down and enjoy the day. read more

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I'm lucky to live around high park and get to go often. Every time I go, I discover a new route. I love getting into the trials and getting lost in the woods. Feeling like I'm not in a big city. The zoo there is absolutely lovely. And the pond is so beautiful during the sunset. If you have a dog, bring it to the off leash dog trails. And have fun explore in the woods with your best buddy. read more

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I was here couple of years ago in February, the pond had froze, people were skating and playing. Not sure if it will freeze this year, if it does, big place to social distance and play lol read more

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Especially during quarantine, my visits to High Park have become a weekly highlight! There are several trails to choose from so you will never get tired of the same old walk. My personal fav is to park on Ellis Park Road and then take a stroll by the pond - it's a true escape from the city. It's both relaxing and serene, so I often opt to start or end my day here. The trails are well taken care of but can get a little icy in the winter so be careful. Sometimes you will be lucky enough to spot wildlife such as swans, beavers or even deer. If you are coming with a dog, the off leash dog park/trail closer to the main entrance is a definite must and if you are stopping by kids, be sure to check out the petting zoo. The spring cherry blossoms are what High Park is known for but I think it's worth a visit no matter what the season! read more

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High Park is nice to go for a stroll and get lost... For us non locals, it is nice that High Park has more signages.. as there are more people looking confused trying to find their way around or out... Great to have a stroll here and takes some photos on a nice, warm day. And after, there are numerous decent restaurants and cafes within walking distance as I usually hungry after going around in circles... read more

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Highly recommend bringing your friends and family members for a picnic here during the cherry blossoms season in early-mid May!! Massive park with fields of scenic and blossoming trees in various colours and varieties! Perfect to go take photos at and just enjoy good weather and company. There is a maze with a flowers shaped as a maple leaf. There are hills of pathways and trees to lay under the canopy. Ponds with ducks, loons, herons and swans! Perfect place to take cute, fluffy dogs out for a walk or stroll hand in hand with your beau. Parking inside the park is hard and limited, so I highly recommend finding parking in the nearby residential streets and just walk to and fro for some good exercise. There are slides and a petting zoo inside this massive park with multiple food trucks and cafes. In the summer time, there are PWYC Shakespeare plays. This park is truly a gem in Toronto! Warning: please do not pull on the trees' branches towards your face or shake them for selfies and photo shoots. The trees are meant for everyone to enjoy with their eyes and minds and not to be ruined by the selfish few. read more

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A nice place in the middle of high park. It wasn't busy at all, prices were decent and the food was surprisingly good. Had bbq chicken & pasta, will definitely come back. read more

High Park Zoo is phenomenal! High Park Zoo is a free zoo hidden at High Park and completely worth the trip. Free parking, free admission and amazing sights to be seen! You can get so close to the animals here and see them interacting so close up. They don't just have run of the mill animals either...they have some really cool animals! Emus, bison, llamas, peacocks, deer, highland cattle, peacocks, caribou, wallaby, an adorable lone rabbit, mouflan & barbary sheep (in different pens) and yak. The history behind this zoo and the way they keep it running is just amazing to me. I absolutely love animals and this was like heaven for me. It's hard for me to pick my favorite thing at the zoo, but I loved the benches in front of the various animal areas. It was so relaxing to take a load off and just watch the animals. read more

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I don't know how I missed writing a review for High Park! Makes me wonder how many other places I've forgotten to write a review for! High Park is one of the most amazing parks you'll ever witness - this is a treasure. The park is filled with amazing scenery from start to finish. Wherever you start is up to you. The park has a tour train that goes around the entire park and is relatively cheap. I'd suggest going during the fall, that way it's not too hot or too cold. In the summer, it's probably killer. You can drive up to the park or take transit, the choice is up to you. The park is filled with parking spots and I honestly should've drove coming up here. (But yay, taking the subway means helping the environment! :D) There are little restaurants within High Park to eat at or snack at - hot dogs, sort of like a beach or something. If you go off the grounds of the park, there are a bunch of businesses, including for all you coffee lovers - a Starbucks. The sunset at the park is one of the most beautiful views I've ever had, even though during undergrad I had a high rise suite and the sunrise was pretty nice there. The sunset at High Park isn't comparable! 4.5/5 read more

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Good for long nature walks and hiking. Love coming here to take pictures because there is so many little gems inside the park if you go explore it by foot. They have washrooms stationed everywhere, but they close for the fall & winter season. I wish they had more parking on the north side of the park because there is just not enough... Especially during cherry blossom season. read more

High Park offers, not only a great place to walk, but also free tennis courts, free swimming pools, and a free zoo. The Shakespearian plays in summer are a good time, and the pond is decent for fishing. The restaurant in the middle is a good place to breakfast, taking advantage of their early bird special. The only down side is the parks biggest draw. It can be hectic during cherry blossom season. You'll love it, or you'll hate it, but the rest of the year is a true delight. read more

I had a 5 hour layover. I wanted to go out and see something in Toronto. I had to clear American AND Canadian customs in that time, I wanted at least 3 hours for that. So what did I do? I called an Uber and went to High Park. It's so beautiful! It's huge! The squirrels there are black (seriously!!!). I wish I could've seen more of Toronto, but this park, with its lakes, it's hills, it's gardens...was just delightful. read more

Large green space that's easily accessed from downtown Toronto. Feels about 5 degrees cooler with all the trees. I like to come here for Shakespeare in the park, which happens every summer. There are lots of mosquitos so be sure to wear long pants and sleeves in the evenings. Regarding the plays, they start at 8pm but by 6:30pm, all the good seats are taken. Come early! read more

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A Park in the heart of the city. This park IS the heart of the city. Aside from the obvious Japanese Cherry Festival, Autumn colours, and metasequoia trees by the water. The trails, plants, and wildlife found here are a breathe of fresh air and a relief from the concrete jungle, and countless condo developments popping up all over Toronto. High park provides an outlet to connect with nature, and through nature, with each other. Check it out year round! read more

What a beautiful oasis of nature in the heart of the city. Lucky for us, the weather wasn't cooperating so it wasn't as crowded as usual during cherry blossom season. read more

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At High Park, there is Something for everyone, from trees to trails, picnics Plays or blossoms or if you just need a place to escape for the day. read more