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.
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Neighbourhood: High Park-Swansea
How to get there
- High Park • 3 min walk
- Keele • 6 min walk
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4.5
2,286 reviews
Excellent
1,475
Very good
663
Average
127
Poor
15
Terrible
6
NorthernGC
Thunder Bay, Canada106 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Family
What a beautiful park in the fall with the trees changing colours. The zoo was so cute, we saw a cababara, peacocks, emus, bisons, goats, lamas, among others. It took us a fair amount of wandering around to find it, there were no signs anywhere! I had heard that police were giving out tickets to bikers, which I thought odd, until we visited the park for the first time and many latex clad individuals raced past us going VERY fast. So many little kids tottering about, I’m surprised there not been more accidents. The bathroom were kinda gross too, but at least they were not locked.
Written October 24, 2022
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Cherisse H
United Kingdom29 contributions
Oct. 2022
Spent a morning with friends and kids whilst visiting Toronto and the Adventure Playground was well worth the tram and bus ride to get there as kept the kids entertained for hours!
Written October 23, 2022
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Chris Stephens
Norwich, UK52 contributions
May 2022
Massive park with tons of things to do. Grenadier Pond is a must-see, very tranquil and serene. The best time to come is around April so you see the beautiful cherry blossoms. Great transport connections to the north, east, and south, and even a little trackless trolley that kids will love.
Written August 10, 2022
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aspoe093
Pierre, SD541 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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Jeff J
Barrie, Canada700 contributions
Jul. 2022
nice for a day trip and walk-through. Huge location though so wear comfy walking shoes. Many things to see including the trees, ponds and more.
Written July 10, 2022
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CeFerro
Buenos Aires, Argentina173 contributions
Jun. 2022
It is really a large park... at some point, I got completely lost and had to use Google Maps to find the exit :-)
I could not cover it complete, although I was there a couple of hours.
But the parts I have seen were bautiful landscapes. I went through some woods, a residential zone in the border, a pond and lots of grass areas.
It seems an ideal place to have a long walk (or jog)
I could not cover it complete, although I was there a couple of hours.
But the parts I have seen were bautiful landscapes. I went through some woods, a residential zone in the border, a pond and lots of grass areas.
It seems an ideal place to have a long walk (or jog)
Written June 22, 2022
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Julie C
Newcastle36 contributions
May 2022
This park is beautiful. It has a restaurant if you are feeling peckish where you can eat inside or outside.
Written May 28, 2022
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John T
Warren, RI618 contributions
May 2022
Great time in High Park, lots of areas to walk dogs off leash, very clean park! Many rivers , trails & a large lake! Ideal for birders, nature lovers, we saw 2 beavers, lots of wood ducks, mallards, chickadees and more! The park is free !
Written May 10, 2022
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Lisa A
Toronto, Canada13 contributions
May 2022
The Cherry Blossoms was in bloom in the park.
Also, take the little train ride around the park when you are tired of walking it a great way to see the whole park.
Also, take the little train ride around the park when you are tired of walking it a great way to see the whole park.
Written May 10, 2022
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Steph
Toronto, Canada80 contributions
Jun. 2021 • Business
Beautiful day, lots of people but not detrimental to the experience. Loved getting ice cream and walking through the park.
Written April 18, 2022
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Chinara Azizova
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Was planning on visiting the park for fall foilage on October 16th or 23rd. Was wondering which date would be closer to the peak?
Jeanne D
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Does anyone know if the washrooms have reopened? Planning on going tomorrow June 6 2020.
What is the best entrance just to stroll a little around the park?
Herminio F
Campo Grande, MS199 contributions
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.
almondemma
Scarborough, UK7 contributions
is the swimming pool any good and how much is it?
Doris N
34 contributions
The pool is free ! Goof for fun dipping, but not for serious swimmers! It can be busy!
Are there bike racks so I can ride to the park and then lock my bicycle up safely while I visit the park?
Christopher F
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
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.
purva22aug
Brampton, Canada
are there any fall colors showing up in high park ?
Lee C
Toronto, Canada11 contributions
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.
Is it possible to do fishing there? my kids love it.
Elena P
Romania4,853 contributions
I really have no idea. I am sorry !
Mgu50
Charlottetown, Canada1 contribution
What is the best week to see cherry blossoms?
Pradnaya
Toronto, Canada113 contributions
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!
Lucile H
45 contributions
Bonjour, pouvons nous profiter des belles couleurs de l'été indien dans ce parc ?
HIGH PARK - 2023 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about High Park
- We recommend booking High Park tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 High Park tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near High Park:
- (0.45 km) By The Park Bed and Breakfast
- (0.37 km) The High Park Executive
- (0.55 km) High Park Sunnyside Suites
- (3.64 km) Sonder at The Liberty
- (0.82 km) Inverness - High Park B & B
- Restaurants near High Park:
- (0.13 km) Vivo Pizza and Pasta
- (0.13 km) Hannah's Cafe and Bistro
- (0.38 km) The Mugshot Tavern
- (0.37 km) Lunch Box
- (0.35 km) Mackenzies
- Attractions near High Park:
- (0.56 km) Toronto Brewery Tours
- (0.35 km) Mackenzies High Park Pub
- (0.37 km) The Mugshot Tavern
- (1.12 km) Bloor West Village
- (2.18 km) BATL Axe Throwing