This more a park (baseball diamond, a few sports courts, picnic tables, an elaborate gazebo, & a kids' playscape), than a garden. And certainly not worth the $47CAD Uber trip from downtown. It's right next to the beach, so not a total bust. Grab lunch from anyplace along Queen street and eat it at the beach. Waters are crystal blue and the boardwalk is well maintained (at least the area near Kew). read more

The park that I spent the most time at growing up was Kew Gardens. I have many fond memories of being there with my parents and friends. Recently, I went through a bunch of old photos. There's one with me, sitting on a bench in Kew Gardens, with a cute dress on, enjoying a popsicle. Even as a four-year-old girl, I had great taste! There was another photo of my dad holding a small me at this park. This park has the Beaches library on the east side. If you walk along Queen Street East going westbound where this street hugs Kew Gardens, you can visit the memorial for veterans who served during the first and second world wars. It has a fountain that I often used in the summer to drink water after playing at the playground and splash pad several steps down. They are still there, but have changed in configuration over the years. I always liked the swings and they are still kicking around. The current bandstand wasn't always like that with a roof over it. The original one was horrible. It was oval in shape with a grey floor. There was a shallow black railing around the perimeter and two sets of stairs. As a kid, I liked playing with friends and jumping around on it like the maniacs that we were. I do like the current one better. Between the bandstand were two oval flowerbeds that changed depending on the time of year. When it was fall, leaves would be raked into these ovals. As a kid, I jumped in them. Little things have always brought me joy! There's a cenotaph further south as you walk towards the boardwalk. There is also the Garden's Cottage beyond the cenotaph, which is a historic building. Kew Williams built it for his wife and has pretty plants. I learned how to skate at the ice rink to the right of Garden's Cottage. I remember spending a week with my class in grade 6 heading over to spend some time skating. It was fun. I always passed by this park walking to and from elementary school. I went to Glen Ames for grades 7 and 8. At the end of the year, we spent one afternoon at this park as a class to do whatever we wanted. Both times, I simply hung out with friends to chat, walk, run, and enjoy being outdoors. I hope to drop by and see what the park looks and feels like these days. I was last at the southern part of this park, but didn't have that much time to walk through it like I used to. It's a lovely park that brings back wonderful memories growing up in this neighbourhood. (7) read more

Kew Gardens - Kew Gardens along Queen Street East - Parks Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Today, I was finally able to join four fully-vaccinated friends for an outdoor walk down at the Beaches! The COVID-19 restrictions of the past 16 months have kept all of us confined indoors, each in our own cocoons. Together, it was so good to enjoy the sunshine, massive tree canopies, beaches, boardwalk, see kids in the sprinkler pads or climbing the playground equipment. So good! Yes, so good! read more

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Lovely park in the heart of a lovely neighborhood. We ended up here to work off the calories that we piled on at BAM! Breakfast and Bistro. It's a great place to mingle with the friendly squirrels, and neighbors with their kids and dogs. There were beautiful tree lined paths that led to the lake. It's located right next to the library with restaurants nearby (any type of cuisine you can imagine), The Beach Mall and other wonderful little shops to explore. read more

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Kew Gardens is a really pretty park and it has a fair amount of walking spaces. They had a big splash pad for children and a big stage where a blues band was playing. If you are stopping by for the entertainment, you can bring food up chairs or a blanket to sit on. The park makes you feel like you escaped the city for the weekend and I would definitely recommend it. read more

Ahh...beach, water, trees, and a boardwalk! Kew Gardens doubles up not only as a park, but there is also a beach. There is plenty of seating, and a great bike/rollerblading path that links from Woodbine beach (to the west) all the way to Balmy Beach (to the east). The parking situation can be a little tricky (don't even bother trying to find parking on Queen Street East, especially if it's nice out), but we lucked out and found a spot right off of Lee Ave. The crowds on a Sunday afternoon were pretty manageable, and it was simply gorgeous out. Plenty of kites were being flown, and the dogs were running around as well. They were all so happy and adorable! We couldn't resist and pet them and play with them too. :) There are small snack bars scattered along the boardwalk and a few dining options, but there are tons more just up the block on Queen Street. Washrooms are impeccably clean (surprising given that it's on the beach), and a fun surprise on the East end was the R.C. Harris Water Filtration Plant! The grounds were lovely to walk on, and the view up top was amazing. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely make another visit. I'd love to check out the music events that they have here as well. It's a nice retreat if you're tired of walking around the city's downtown, and awesome that they have sand volleyball courts as well! :) read more

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Kew Gardens is a great spot. A beautiful park area snug between the shops of Queens St East and the Beaches and boardwalk. Perfect for a relaxed stroll with a friend for chats and plenty of spots to sit. Also great for dog walking and frolicking. I often include Kew Gardens on my route when taking the dog for a walk. Start off over in Woodbine Park, down to Ashbridge's Bay, over and up through Kew Gardens. Best of the best. Lots of other dogs to sniff and say hi to along the way. This park is also the choice spot for several community events and festivals. In the winter they sell Christmas Trees up on Queen St. In the summer it's one of the locations for the Beaches Jazz Festival as well as many little concerts in the Bandstand. There is a huge open area and baseball diamond just south of the bandstand. And further south still is the ice rink in the winter time. read more

Kew Gardens - The Bandstand - Parks Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wow-a beach for dogs (fenced in) that you can go to at any time?! NY and CA need this, too! I'm sick of having off leash hours be before 9am or after 9pm! This space for dogs to play and swim at is pretty spacious!! The only con is that it's really rocky here. But other than that, our pup loved playing here with some other dogs! read more

Great (and HUGE), fenced off-leash park at the foot of Lee Avenue... It was a hot, humid day today and it was GORGEOUS by the water (not suffocating like up on the Danforth where we live). We were there around 3 p.m., and it wasn't very busy. There was a great mix of small, medium and large-sized dogs. The water is shallow enough to wade in, then gets deeper further out. The dogs play everywhere (on the rocky and sandy sections of beach and in water) . There are bushes and tall grass in places, and many different little "coves" and places to throw a ball/frisbee long distances. There were a couple of dog walkers there when we were, and maybe a dozen dogs in the whole fenced in area. We're trying to get Malik used to the water as another form of exercise and stimulation, and this was a great place to do it. I could wade in a bit with her in my arms and then put her in the water so she could swim back to shore. She loved it! My complaints (a.k.a. why it lost a star) - No shade - Nowhere to sit (besides one big driftwood log in the southwest corner of the area) We'll be back for sure! It's so close to our new place, plus it's a nice change of scenery from our usual haunt, High Park! read more

Kew Gardens near The Beaches has historical significance as there was a memorial piece as I passed along towards the path. I walked along and noticed a Playground packed with Kindergarten Children playing, running around and swimming in the wading pool. You might have a CHILD from time to time get past the gates and do a mad dash towards inside of the Park. It's a good sized Park for jogging, walking the Dog(Designated Area), and even Picnics as there is a cool BREEZE coming from the Beach as it is steps away. If you don't want sand all over your picnic meal at the Beach, come over here to enjoy first. Bicycles aren't really acceptable on the walking path but I had one blow by me heading towards the Bike Path along the Beach. There is a Bandstand, Baseball Field and also some Tennis Courts nearby. In terms of GTA is concerned it's not that huge as I can walk along the paths under 15 minutes or so back towards Queen Street East. The Park has good amount of large TREES for shade as you notice couples underneath or even people enjoying a good book. As long as you're not too close by towards the Playground, it gets hectic there. read more

This is a park which starts on Queen Street, and goes south all the way to the beaches. Kews Garden is pretty massive where Toronto Parks are concerned, this one has a fenced off playground for kids, a baseball diamond, rollerblade rink and plenty of picnic tables and running room for the kids and dogs alike. I've never seen a playground so bustling as this one. I think every piece of equipment that could fit a child, was occupied! It was pretty insane. The playground is also right beside the restrooms, which I guess is pretty useful. But the restrooms aren't really designed in a kid friendly fashion. There are no changing stations or large stalls for parents and child, the bathrooms are basically two small stalls in a stinky outhouse. The walk itself to the beach I don't think takes more than 10 minutes from Queen to the boardwalk. It's a nice walk, especially on a nice breezy day as yesterday. A great way to spend the day - shopping on Queen, grabbing a bite and then walking along the beaches. read more

It's a cute little park, right in the center of The Beach. There's nothing really spectacular about it but definitely nothing wrong either. Lots of great stores, restaurants, a library are all nearby. During the warmer months it's a good place to take a break from a hectic day and watch the world go by. read more

This place was a totally unexpected fantastic find. We had discussed going to the beach on our stay in Toronto and decided to head West and see what we could find. This is a beautiful area. A mix of boardwalk, lake, beach, and gardens. A jaunt up the hill gives you many choices of restaurants and shopping. On my next visit i will definitely come back here, with a picnic lunch and hours of free time. read more

Kew Gardens is the main beach garden in The Beach area of Toronto.....yes, I said the The Beach...not The Beaches ;) This is a great park any time of year! There is always something going on in regards to events, farmers markets and even Shakespeare in the Park. As you walk towards the water, you'll find tennis courts, well groomed paths, spots to stop and have a picnic and even a hockey rink (ball hockey in the summer, ice in the winter). Make sure you check out this special and large park/garden when you're in The Beach, you won't regret it! read more

The completed streetscape is so spacious and beautiful. Feels so expansive! The many beautiful wood benches are so comfortable. We are part of the park and the street. read more

Beautiful open green space surrounded by trees and flowers. Lovely spot for a coffee, picnic and walk. One of my favourite parks in the city without a doubt. Definitely worth a walk through when your heading down to woodbine beach. Great spot for the variety of events that are held here throughout the year. read more

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Ah-mazing! We love parks and this one is one of the best in Toronto! The grounds are so well maintained and are just overall lovely. After traipsing through the the main entrance of the park in which there was an ongoing Celtic festival with bagpipes, kilts, and all, we played near the baseball field lined by a row of houses. The neighbors were out working in their lawns and houses, very friendly. After playing fetch with some of the neighborhood kiddos, we made our way to the off leash dog beach area. For a Sunday afternoon I was quite (pleasantly) surprised at how few people and dogs were in this area. But the people and their dogs were well mannered and played nicely together. The sand is a bit rocky/pebble-laden, but I was grateful that people cleaned up after their furry ones. Poo-bags are available at the entrance in case you forgot yours. Very nice touch. Once we had our fill of the dog beach area, we headed to the boardwalk for a walk along the beach towards the harbor. It was a gorgeous sunny day, not too hot or cold, and there were a lot of walkers, bikers, and sun bathers. Towards the harbor is a long series of volleyball nets up which were quite filled up with people who can play rather well (enjoyable to watch). Once we made it to the harbor, it opens up to more lawns and some rather nice scenic views of the boats in the harbor and on the water, the adjacent beach with volleyball players, and an incredible sunset. Lots of people fishing and plenty of benches available to sit and take in all the views. Will definitely be back! read more

If your bringing the kids to Kew Gardens, be prepared to stay for a while! Kew Gardens is nestled in the middle of the Beaches and runs from Queen St all the way south to the Beach. This place has it all, and most importantly one of the largest Castles for kids in Toronto. The castle has bouncy bridges, tunnels, slides, climbing walls, fire poles and you have the makings of good times! There are a couple of swings, and a old school cement splash pad adjacent to the castle. The washrooms are as old as you could possibly get, so be sure to bring items such as portable change table, wipes and what not to keep the kids fresh and clean! The park also has beautiful, environmentally protected gardens that span the entire grounds. Kew Gardens actually has a full time team dedicated to maintain the annuals and perennials year round. Head to the bottom of the gardens and you will find an outdoor rink (beware of the freezing cold air coming off the water in the winter), and an area to host an outdoor picnic in the summertime. Kew Gardens is one of my favorite spots in the city to either relax, bring the kids or simply enjoy the green space within our concrete jungle. read more

Dog park is right at the lake. 3 Well secured double gates at entrance along boardwalk but NOT SECURED at west end of shore! Our dog took off at greyhound speed and chasing squirrels for two hours in the huge park north of the boardwalk! My commands were completely lost to the temptation of squirrels, which were in abundance! It was awful and traumatic, scared that she would dart into traffic! read more

Beautifully maintained park with large gardens, many mature trees and areas for sitting. There are lots of park benches, as well as picnic tables so you can bring your lunch or coffee and sit in the shade. There is a children's play area and splash pad too for those with little ones on the North end of the park. The South end of the park has washroom facilities and a cafe. There is also access to the bike trail and Boardwalk that runs along the Beach. read more

Gem of the city. Beautiful boardwalk. Perfect for an afternoon day soaking up the sun. Room for everyone. Lots of sports going on and friendly folks welcoming you to join. read more

This was the saddest excuse for a dog beach I've ever seen. Chunks of concrete, rebar iron stakes sticking out of many, made this very unsafe for dogs and for people. The rusty iron sticking out of the water made me wonder what was below. Did not want a trip to the vet or the hospital to ruin our trip. This should not even be on a dog friendly site. read more

We just love Kew Gardens. We love walking there at all times of the day, running, and the Beaches Jazz Festival, my husband and I never miss it. read more