Ashbridges Bay public skate park is by the far the best place i've ever skated. It's the most…read moreexpansive public park I've come across and I heard this is merely stage one, there's still a 3 kidney bowl to come.. that may be worth a trip for me from New York when it's done if the caliber of flow and construction is anything like the skate plaza. The park is wide open with no fence (hope it stays that way), creating a super inviting vibe. The concrete is well poured and as a result, beautifully smooth.. just pushing around it's amazing to hear your bearings singing with little pavement noise. The park is very well designed and totally possible to flow it end to end with countless lines, not to mention totally bangin one hitter spots if you're the type to keep trying one trick until you nail it (as was the case with most of the groms there the day I was). You can really get into whatever type of session you want.. I loved hitting the various wallride transfers and cruisin the park old head style, but there were cats layin down 8' drops down the big banks at the back and kids throwin kickflip crooks on the low ledges. Hopefully Ashbridges will stay clean of bad graffiti and the attention that comes with it, if not at least for better backgrounds in footage and photos. This IS a destination skatepark, take care of it.

I think the location is nice if you live in the east end. They added a really nice bowl a few…read moreyears back (advanced). The street section is also mostly advanced, not much fun if you aren't a good/very good skater, some ramps/higher incline would have been nice. I've been a few times and have no desire to return. Honestly it's smaller but I think 8th St in Etobicoke is a far better park, so is Iceland in Mississauga.

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.

This is a cozy little ice trial, the shape of an oval. It is about a quarter the size of a hockey…read morerink. The trail is 5 metres wide. An average skater could skate the entire trail in 1-1.5 mins. Unfortunately there are no skate rentals onsite. This trail is part of the park part of College Park (so many P's!). It was officially opened on 2019-12-07. It is the first outdoor skating path in North America to incorporate state-of-the-art carbon dioxide technology in its refrigeration system. This environmentally friendly technology is natural, non-toxic and non-flammable, with no net greenhouse gas effect. They use a zamboni to smoother the ice. There are 2 firepits nearby and 3 ice sculptures. There is an event called Skates and Sounds held on 2020-01-24, 2020-02-07, 2020-02-28 (all Fridays), 5-7pm, where they have a DJ, FREE 1-hour skate rentals, FREE skating frames for young children, free coffee, and free chocolates. I skated on 2020-02-07. It was about 30 years ago that I skated last! It was fun! Having free skate rental and music was a good bonus! During the warm months, it is a walking trail.

I've been an Organizer for an ice skating Group since Jan. 2007, and yesterday I hosted an Event…read morefor my Group at the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail. It was my first time skating in more than 3 years and the last time I skated (in Jan. 2020) it was my first visit to this Trail which was also for an Event with my skating Group. The Trail features a relatively warm indoor change room/area with a washroom but no skate rentals are available here. The Trail itself is fairly small and (of course) narrow, and when I started skating yesterday at 1:30 pm both the change room and the Trail were pretty barren. During the next 1 1/2 hours both the change room and Trail gradually became more crowded; shortly after I started skating music began playing through speakers situated around the Trail and as I was putting on my skates in the change room, several people started setting up a table for free skate rentals (subject to availability) with valid ID. Between 2:30 - 2:45 pm the Zamboni came out for ice maintenance; due to the small size of the Trail this only took about 10 - 15 minutes. Afterward I skated around the Trail a couple more times to check how much better the quality of ice was - it was considerably better - then finished shortly before 3 pm. I've skated on a few other outdoor Trails in Toronto over the years: the Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail in Etobicoke, the Trail at Evergreen Brick Works and The Bentway Trail underneath The Gardiner; this one is smaller than the Etobicoke Trail, about the same size as The Bentway Trail and larger than The Brickworks Trail and it's now the first Trail I've skated on more than once. With College Park next door and Yonge Street steps away there are no shortage of amenities nearby. The Trail features 'Skates & Sounds' every Friday throughout February, with a different DJ every week and free skate rentals (again, subject to availability) from 5 to 8 pm.

Super popular FREE winter activity in the heart of Toronto! Yes, expect lines and don't be a jerk…read moreto staff (who were very patient even to a privileged lady who had a temper tantrum during a safety alarm ringing today). The free roller skate was super fun! Free coat check and skate rentals including optional safety equipment too. There are benches throughout the skate tunnel area and railings for less experienced skaters.

'We don't sell tickets to Negroes,' they said 'Harry Gairey…read moreand Donny Jubas decided to go skating. They were 15 years old.' This unassuming rink near the corner of Bathurst and Dundas has it all including a storied history being named after a guy who was refused entrance to a North Toronto rink and helped change race relations forever. There are shade trees to the south flanked by towering flood lights for night activities. In the summer the public skating rink gets heavily used by skateboard punks doing their thing with the ramps, and the hockey rink beside it has inline skate hockey going on full-force. In the winter the rink is well maintained with a Zamboni grooming the ice making it a perfect place to go skating anytime as long as the temps are below about plus 10 degrees. There is a small bench outside for changing as well as the indoor area if it's cold out. Kids require helmets on To rinks and they even have a few kicking around to lend out free of charge. There is also a walker used for beginners to help learn to skate if you ask. And, get this, you can book curling equipment online free of charge, and go curling on this rink! Only in To where ice time is seen as a necessary part of a livable city. Truly a winter fantasy brought to life!

This park is a great spot for a variety of activities and it has been improving year over year with…read moreinvestment from the city along with the attentiveness of the community. Some of the highlights include a skating trail, skating rink, playground, community garden, off-leash dog park, two baseball diamonds, and a soccer field. I used some of the picnic benches recently to catch up with some friends and just enjoy the outside weather together in these pandemic times. It's a really great public green space where you can enjoy in all seasons. With winter around the corner and the temperature starts to dip down below zero consistently, you can expect to see families at the skating trail and rink (by appointment only) or take runs down the hills on toboggans on the east side of the park. Not a far walk from Greenwood Park is a whole lot of great local restaurants and coffee shops that you can grab snacks and drinks afterwards too.

Sunday afternoon....Don't expect Greenwood Park would be a nice place to chill..have a nap…read moreunderneath the shade or read a book? All I heard was people cheering, ball hitting against baseball bats.... If you into watching "action" then it would have been the park to be. There is an fenced off lease area for dogs, but the whole hour I was there, I only saw 2 dogs.... One good or bad thing about the park is there are not kids playground... good for me? bad for the kids and families?

Taylor is a cute name for a girl, and who wouldn't like to Park in Taylor's Creek, right? Well no,…read morebecause this has nothing to do with that. One of the greatest parks for walking around in the morning or evening in Toronto, this is located right off of the Don Valley Parkway, and is truly a great part of town and absolutely gorgeous. I love coming here and I'm sure you will too. It's a beautiful part of the city and spectacular, as thrilling as it is natural and gorgeous.

My absolute favourite park! It's got such beautiful greenery and the path is really long. There's a…read moreravine that runs along and it sounds so peaceful. The only negatives is that a lot of people don't make way for others and understanding the direction of where the opposite directions are supposed to stay on which side. Perhaps a line should be drawn onto the path? Note: don't hog the path and walk in the middle. Stay on the right side on whatever direction you're coming from. If you are a pair walking, go single file if there is other people coming. Don't keep walking side by side, it's hard to physically distance if you aren't doing your part too. Another note: if you're going to take a break, please stand off the path and on the grass.

Less than pleasant. I got some info for this company from a guy in BC he had great reviews, let me…read moretry his board. When I tried calling the company.....month and a half later....still no call back, no email .....nothing. have you guys gone under? Let us know so we can look else where. yani

This is my 3 review for adventure skates we originally had a an issue with parts. But after we…read moreworked out our issues they have been very helpful with any problem I have had. Just wanted to thank them for standing by their product and their assistance.

The Bentway is a public space under the Gardiner Expressway. You'll see it when you drive along…read moreFort York Boulevard, between Strachan Avenue and Bathurst Street, across from the Fort York National Historic Site. I have driven by this area many times this year. I did a few times when going to Coca-Cola Coliseum for Marlies and PWHL Toronto (now Sceptres) hockey games. Last night, I passed by it heading to Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a concert. I remember when this space was used for parking during the Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex). It was affordable back in the day. You basically parked on the grass, paid for parking, and walked over to the Princess Gates. Good times. Parking for The Ex is atrocious these days. It's better to take the TTC, mainly because this parking space is gone and it's cheaper than shelling out over $30. If you are looking for parking near The Bentway, you've got a couple of Green P options: - 250 Fort York Boulevard - 800 Fleet Street Paying through the Green P app is convenient. If you need to extend your parking stay, it's easy to do through the app than physically returning to the parking machine to pay for parking. The Bentway is popular in the wintertime. It becomes a skating rink where you can rent skates, skate till your heart's content, and grab some hot chocolate. In the summertime, it becomes a rollerskating party every month. You can rent skates, grab a bite to each from food trucks, and visit a few market vendors. I am looking forward to Dominoes. It's basically a community-building activity of laying down giant dominoes along a 2.5 km path through a number of downtown neighbourhoods. They are cutting through The Bentway. The domino run is scheduled for September 22 (tomorrow). It sounds like a lot of fun! The downside is that traffic is horrible in this area. There was a concert and an Argos game at Exhibition Place yesterday. Cutting through this area to get there was painful. When there aren't a lot of activities in the area, The Bentway is a calming, fun place. Otherwise, pack some patience! (371)

A great repurposed space, I wish Chicago would do something similar…read more A communal space, adults and kids roller balding, skating, making conversation, an art exhibit, and green spaces for pets and yogis like me.

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.