High Park
High Park
4.5
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Popular urban oasis offers a variety of outdoor recreation including ice-skating, baseball games, nature hikes and exploring the park's greenhouse.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Stewarts Vacation
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Sep 2023 • Couples
We had a fabulous time visiting this extensive park - a wonderful green space providing mixed recreational and natural areas, with sporting and cultural facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo. The zoo was a small area and had the feel of walking through a farmyard. Very pleasant. The park offered ample places to stop for a picnic. There was also the Grenadier cafe/restaurant. The gardens were beautifully maintained. A number of washrooms were available throughout the park area. We travelled by Subway to High Park Station and it was a short walk to enter the park at Colborne Lodge Drive, Bloor Street West. It's about a 20 min walk (1.5kms) to the Zoo section. It's easy to spend a whole day exploring within the park!
Written December 30, 2023
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09robbins
Swanley, UK234 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lovely quiet park just a short subway ride away from the city centre. We had a lovely walk around the park, past the Hillside Gardens, lake, duck ponds & animal enclosures. We enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife including chipmonks & some huge butterflies, & rounded it off with an ice cream at the Grenadier Restaurant.
Written September 29, 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,639 contributions
May 2021
Over 50 walking trails, most zigzagging through the the forested areas. With the late warm spring weather, some of the trees and flowers are blossoming alter than normal. We went on a weekday morning, to avoid the after-work and weekend crowds.
Written May 23, 2021
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ACG117
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We enjoyed our walk around the park. The lunch at the Grenadier restaurant was delicious- great crispy fries!! Label more of the plants for us visitors who are interested in the names of flowers and trees. The washrooms near the children's playscape need to be signed more clearly from the main path. The animal area is always a fun section to visit.
Written August 7, 2024
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isabelis2203
10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
There is absolutely nothing in this park. Brazil has much better parks. In fact, this maple leaf photo isn't even real. You won't find it unless you climb a super steep hill. Yes, believe me, they made the country's symbol on the ground, no one can take a photo of it up close. Anyone thinking of taking a photo of it like the flower clock in Chile, don't waste time and money on the subway.

Written September 6, 2023
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David R
Victoria, Canada50 contributions
Feb 2020
But I am biased since I live very close to it.
I enjoy walking in it year round. There is a big pond with wildlife, and there is even a little zoo with Buffalo and Lamas etc.
Plus, the restaurant in the middle of the park has great food at a reasonable price, and in the summer there is a large outdoor patio to enjoy it.
I enjoy walking in it year round. There is a big pond with wildlife, and there is even a little zoo with Buffalo and Lamas etc.
Plus, the restaurant in the middle of the park has great food at a reasonable price, and in the summer there is a large outdoor patio to enjoy it.
Written February 16, 2020
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aspoe093
Pierre, SD731 contributions
Jul 2022
What a massavie park. There is so much to do and see here. Loved seeing the Maple leaf out of flowers, they had a nice zoo and loved seeing all the dogs running free in the area. This park has so much to offer!
Written July 29, 2022
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VernM
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Jul 2020
I've visited High Park a few times over the years and as a center-piece 'main city park' it's really, really lacking. During a visit last summer there was literally feces on the floor of the one toilet mens washroom. Disgusting!
Compared to other well cared for, marquee, city parks, (think Central Park, Stanley Park, Grant Park, St. James's etc.), this High Park is totally pathetic and an embarrassment to a city which is otherwise very compelling.
Compared to other well cared for, marquee, city parks, (think Central Park, Stanley Park, Grant Park, St. James's etc.), this High Park is totally pathetic and an embarrassment to a city which is otherwise very compelling.
Written October 4, 2020
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Rena
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May 2020 • Family
Love everything about the place.
Very spacious even though could be very busy during summer times.It has everything for whole family. Socer field, barbecue place, cafeteria, zoo, washrooms,indor& outdoor swimming pools,kids playgrounds,water splash a pound,restaurants and lot of tables all over beautiful park area to listen birds, read a book or to have a picnic or send time with family, love one or with your best friend or dog. Choice is yours. Treasure the park & nature is free and for everyone to ENJOY!
Very spacious even though could be very busy during summer times.It has everything for whole family. Socer field, barbecue place, cafeteria, zoo, washrooms,indor& outdoor swimming pools,kids playgrounds,water splash a pound,restaurants and lot of tables all over beautiful park area to listen birds, read a book or to have a picnic or send time with family, love one or with your best friend or dog. Choice is yours. Treasure the park & nature is free and for everyone to ENJOY!
Written May 20, 2020
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Brent R
Toronto, Canada41 contributions
Apr 2020
We live in the area so we regularly visit High Park.
We usually just wak there, take a short hike then walk back.
In the spring we will usually walk or ride our bikes there to take in the cherry blossoms -- not possible this year due to Covid 19.
We often go ice skating on Grenadier Pond. It is especially nice after a "quick freeze". You can often see the water through several inches of ice. With a "quick freeze" there usually little snow, so you can easily sake the whole pond. Even if there is snow, most times, people before you have shoveld off a section or path to skate on. If not, just take your own shovel and scrape of your own area and path.
During spring, summer and fall, there are many trails though the woods.
We usually just wak there, take a short hike then walk back.
In the spring we will usually walk or ride our bikes there to take in the cherry blossoms -- not possible this year due to Covid 19.
We often go ice skating on Grenadier Pond. It is especially nice after a "quick freeze". You can often see the water through several inches of ice. With a "quick freeze" there usually little snow, so you can easily sake the whole pond. Even if there is snow, most times, people before you have shoveld off a section or path to skate on. If not, just take your own shovel and scrape of your own area and path.
During spring, summer and fall, there are many trails though the woods.
Written May 20, 2020
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Was planning on visiting the park for fall foilage on October 16th or 23rd. Was wondering which date would be closer to the peak?
Written October 12, 2020
Does anyone know if the washrooms have reopened? Planning on going tomorrow June 6 2020.
Written June 6, 2020
I guess the best entrance is the Colborne Lodge Dr (crossing High Park Av/Bloor st W) walkind down to the Queensway, nearby Lake Shore Blvd.
Written September 3, 2019
is the swimming pool any good and how much is it?
Written May 17, 2019
The pool is free ! Goof for fun dipping, but not for serious swimmers! It can be busy!
Written May 18, 2019
Are there bike racks so I can ride to the park and then lock my bicycle up safely while I visit the park?
Written March 7, 2019
Yes there are bike racks in High Park. Cycling is easy in High Park and you will be able to cycle comfortably between May to November. One can cycle in winter in High Park, but when it is -15C you will need to be dressed for the bone chilling temperatures and the snow.
Written March 8, 2019
purva22aug
Brampton, Canada
are there any fall colors showing up in high park ?
Written October 6, 2018
There are a few but not many yet probably due to long warm summer and still hasn't gotten too cold.
I live across from Park so I go by it everyday.
Written October 7, 2018
What is the best week to see cherry blossoms?
Written April 2, 2018
Late April or early may are probably your best bets for seeing the cherry blossoms!!
btw most of the cheery tress are around hillside gardens and around duck pond.
Highly recommend going to check them out as they’re super beautiful!
Written April 2, 2018
Bonjour, pouvons nous profiter des belles couleurs de l'été indien dans ce parc ?
Written January 29, 2018
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