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    Stanley Park

    4.2 (19 reviews)

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    Lynne T.

    Stanley Park is definitely a great open place within the city because there are two baseball diamonds, a small outdoor pool, tennis courts and a pretty decent size off-leash area for dogs. Plus across the street there's a large playground for the kiddies. I have walked/run by the park numerous times, but never actually gone into the dog park until recently since now I have a dog to actually go in with. I'm dog sitting for a friend while she and her family are away for March break, so now I have an excuse to visit the off-leash area. Can you imagine how creepy it would be if I was in a dog park without a dog? I may seem like a dognapper! At first, I felt like I was a teenager walking into high school for the first time and not knowing anyone since the other dog owners were already in small groups chatting with one another while their dogs were running and playing freely. It was a little intimidating especially when all the dogs pounced i.e. started sniffing my dog charge, but it was all friendly and no dogs were harmed. I wasn't expecting an overly warm welcome since I was a newbie to the dog park, but the other dog owners seemed friendly and smiled my way or perhaps at the dog I was in charge of. Poor dog, he's just so small compared to the other dogs and was by my side for most of the time. I had to run a little to get him moving around. He did fairly well for being in the off-leash area, but he didn't care to play with the other dogs. Hopefully, with more visits he will be more playful and will feel comfortable running around and exploring the enclosed area on his own. Plus, I will also attempt to stop and chat with the other dog owners. Sunday early morning was probably the best time to visit the dog park since there was no one in the off-leash area; whereas during the week, there were plenty of people and dogs. Just this morning I saw a dog walker with 6 dogs! Overall, a great place for the doggies since it's not as busy like Trinity Bellwoods. Definitely a serene gated oasis within the city for the four legged friends with many benches to just dog watch the many beautiful dogs who frequent the off-leash area. So bring your own dog(s) and just enjoy the doggie time.

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    Todd V.

    King Street divides this park into two segments with baseball and soccer fields to the south, and a children's playground and plenty of open space to the north. With this combination, and division, it makes this park one of the better in the city. You're able to play sports and the like without worrying about bothering those that may just want to sit and enjoy the scenery. The southern half of the park provides a well-lit baseball diamond as well as a large soccer field. During the day, the park is a great area for dogs to run about before soccer takes the evening. Most to all owners pick up after the dogs as well, so you don't need to worry about coming up stinky after a sliding tackle. On the north side, a good-sized playground is available for children to play on, with a large expanse of green space, trees, and park benches for you to sit, relax, and enjoy some quiet time with a sandwich, coffee, water, what have you. The sports-serenity combination is a great one-two punch for this park.

    Tip: My dog Mozart is a big fan of this park, it's very clean, well configured & it's been helpful socializing him... ;-)

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    This Dog park near our Airbnb always seemed busy, and well-run.

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    It's a great place for dogs, the only problem is there are some owners who bring their aggressive dogs there!

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    Eglinton Park

    Eglinton Park

    4.4(5 reviews)
    7.4 kmYonge and Eglinton, Mount Pleasant and Davisville

    I thought high park was the best. But this park has its own charming essence. It's not as big as…read morehigh park. But it's a community park which is lush green in summers and an absolutely pleasure to spend the afternoon and evening at.

    This park is tucked away a couple streets north of Eglinton and right in between Yonge and Avenue…read more You won't see it from Eglinton but it is just behind a community centre that offers ice hockey and ping pong (I've yet to investigate all the centre has to offer). It's also a 5 minute walk from the Eglinton TTC station if you plan to get there by public transportation. The park itself is a large plot of green space that is regularly maintained by the City of Toronto. There are two open softball diamonds where I have seen league games played. I've even seen the diamonds maintained by the Toronto Blue Jays Community Care Foundation. There's also a regulation soccer field but on some summer weekdays and Saturday mornings, it is converted to about 8-10 mini soccer fields where toddlers between 4-8 years old (my best guess) chase a soccer ball around the field. On down times, it is popular among the dog owners in the area. There is no fenced off-leash area but it is large enough for dogs to run off-leash and play fetch. The latest development is the kiddies play structure. Built over the Fall of 2014 and opened before year's end, the new structure is among the largest I've seen in a public park. There's plenty of apparatuses for the kids to climb, slide down and do. The ground surface is a soft, bouncy synthetic material. It probably saves some kids from crying and saves parents from cleaning up sand in the house. There is also a circular concrete space that doubles as both a labyrinth for people to follow to de-stress and as a wading pool when filled with water. It's been very popular among the children with the hot temperatures we've been having recently. The community centre does offer parking but I don't think they let anyone in until after 10am and similarly, street parking nearby is permit only from midnight until 10am. But like I mentioned earlier, it's a short walk from the Eglinton TTC station and you can even take the 32 bus from the station to get dropped off right in front of the community centre. For me, I like to run laps around the outer edge of the park and there is a hill close to the community centre. Each lap with a run up the hill is 1km so it's a good spot if you're training for a running race and want to track your distance. If I've made the park sound like it has lots to offer, then I've done my job and I do suggest checking it out if you're looking for something to do in the city, especially if you have restless children (or dogs).

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    Dogs love the snow in the park!

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    Riverdale Park West

    Riverdale Park West

    4.8(11 reviews)
    4.8 km

    This side of the park is where I often neglect, so I explored out West and saw what I've been…read moremissing out on. Visiting a cemetery is not something I do for fun pre-COVID, but I'm glad I went there for a walk for once. Many tombstones from ages ago are wearing away, and I'm wondering whether their descendants still visit them. You can walk along a path with flat-to-the-ground headstones flanking either side into an area shaded by trees. I also saw Jack Layton's monument, with a headstone sculpture of his face. I see people have left some flowers recently. Super cool as I did not know his gravesite is there! Riverdale Farm was closed when I was there, but I could still peek at the farm animals outside the gate. I was there just after they announced on the news that someone stole Juniper, the baby goat! I believe I saw mama and the siblings there? The gates are not high... so I can see how a rascal can jump the fence and take a goat. Like who does that?! Cemetery and a park walk are not the first things that come to mind, but it reminds me that when I open my mind to unique experiences, I'm most of the time pleasantly rewarded.

    Lovely Greenspace in Cabbagetown (as if it needed more nice spots) with lots of baseball diamond…read moreand plenty of Greenspace. Not a lot of shade on the hill but the park also has Riverdale Farms, one of the hidden gems of Toronto.

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