In the last few months, the City of Toronto has opened a number of parks across the board. From adorable raccoon-themed destinations to lookout towers in the east, these new Toronto parks are ready to keep us outdoors and entertained this season.

We’ve gathered up some information and compiled a list of new must-visit parks in Toronto.

Here’s what to know:

Raccoon Park

The adorable new Raccoon Park in Toronto’s Midtown is located at 86 Soudan Avenue. Paying homage to the city’s unofficial mascot, the raccoon, the park is decked out in themed play structures with a large racoon-shaped head poking out of the ground.

There’s also a splash pad, seating areas, and walking paths connecting the nearby condo complex. Stay hydrated with the bottle filling station, too!


Where: 86 Soudan Avenue

Leslie Lookout Park

Leslie Lookout Park, located on the Martin Goodman Trail near Tommy Thompson Park, is a multi-use community destination in Toronto’s east end.

According to the City of Toronto, the park features a 1.9-acre open space at 12 Leslie Street, offering views of Toronto’s Ship Channel and a unique west-facing look out over the downtown core.

It will host year-round programming, including pop-up events, concerts, and public art. The park also incorporates climate-resilient infrastructure, such as porous asphalt, which filters runoff water without relying on the city’s stormwater system.

The park features:

  • A Miyawaki-inspired (Japanese botanical technique to create density with native plants) mini-forest comprised of approximately 5,000 plants.
  • A 13.5-metre tall lookout tower.
  • A public drinking fountain and bottle fill station at the base of the tower.
  • 25 Muskoka-style chairs on the beach, stadium seating leading up to the lookout tower, benches and picnic tables throughout the park.
  • 50 spots for cyclists to lock their bikes.

Where: 12 A Leslie St

Bathurst Quay Common

Bathurst Quay Common, located at 1 Eireann Quay, offers 4,000 square meters of park space with beautiful views of Toronto’s inner harbour and skyline, surrounded by restored heritage buildings and Ireland Park.

The park features ample public seating, a multi-purpose plaza for special events and cultural programming, and architectural lighting to highlight the Canada Malting silos at night.

In 2025, the Canada Ireland Foundation will open the ‘Corleck Building,’ an arts and cultural center that will serve as a year-round waterfront hub for community activities.

Additionally, OCAD University plans to create exhibition programming within the restored malting silos.

Where: 1 Eireann Quay

55 Isaac Devins Boulevard

Just north of the 401, at 55 Isaac Devins Blvd is where you’ll find this new Toronto park. It’s fully equipped with a playground, fitness equipment, shade features, water bottle filler, seating, pathways, and new greenery.

Where: 55 Isaac Devins Blvd

Glengarry Park

The recently opened park is fairly small compared to the others mentioned above but it is still a lovely new addition to the Avenue/Lawrence community.

According to the City, it has two outdoor chess tables.

Where: 219 Glengarry Ave

Karen Doradea

Karen Doradea

Managing Editor, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Crave, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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