High Park, Toronto

High Park is a one-stop spot for some of Toronto’s best nature, attractions, and activities. This massive urban park has tons of activities ranging from the outdoor pool to extensive hiking trails, a playground, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, and various events throughout the year. ------------ THINGS TO SEE ------------ - High Park Labyrinth, where you can enjoy a walking meditation - Hawk Hill, where the robust collection of wildflowers draws in the local birdlife - For families with young ones, keep walking north to end up at the wading pool, splash pad and playground. - Kid-friendly attractions like the Children’s Garden and Teaching Kitchen - Nearby is the High Park Zoo. This small zoo is home to tons of impressive creatures, like peacocks, emu, llamas, highland cattle, bison, capybaras and yaks. - High Park Greenhouse, where you can see the growing process of the beautiful flora that decorate the park. - Hillside Gardens also offers lovely waterfront views of Grenadier Pond - In the centre of High Park, the High Park Amphitheatre is one of Toronto’s iconic outdoor music and theatre venues. - Jamie Bell Adventure Playground: This old-school wooden playground is filled with nooks and crannies that will ignite your kids’ imaginations and keep them playing for hours. - Off leash dog park - Sports: Tennis courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields are all present inside the park but many other sports can be played on the large grassy fields.