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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:
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, 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:
Where: 12 A Leslie St
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
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
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
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