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Ernest Thompson Seton Park

Tourist attraction β€’ Park

Sizable city park featuring walking & cycling trails, an archery range & birdwatching opportunities. People often mention park, trails, biking, parking, nice, picnic, space, walk,


Address

73 Thorncliffe Park Dr, East York, ON M4H 1L4, Canada

Website

www.toronto.ca

Contact

+1 416-396-7378

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (2.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (17) trails (9) biking (8) parking (8) nice (6) picnic (6) space (6) walk (6)
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  • 5/5 Through_Barb_Eyes 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great starting point for the lower don river trail. The fall colours are stunning. We walked for over an hour and we didn't complete the don river trail.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Joe 2 years ago on Google
    A nice park for biking, off-road (mountain) biking, disk golf, picnics, and hanging out with friends and family. It's well-connected to other parks as well and not too far away from the Ontario Science Centre. I came to the area via Serena Gundy Park & Wilket Creek Park area which had plenty of parking even during busier times during the weekend.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cold but nice weather to get a bit of exercise in the Seaton Park. A good path that takes you from Leslie and Eglinton area towards Lake Ontario. It is a scenic path with bridges along the river. There are lots of picnic 🧺 tables to have some good time with your friends or a frees-bee golf to play. Path is also long enough and friendly to bikers.a parallel trail will be suitable for the mountain bikers with extra challenge. I choose to do a photo session with a friend and could not look for a better place than that. Stay safe.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alice W. 1 year ago on Google
    E.T. Seton Park is one of my favourite parks to bring my dog for a run. Located along the stretch of the Don Valley Parkway system, there are bike and hiking trails inside the forest along the creek. In addition, the park has plenty of green space for picnics and family gatherings. It's a great park to enjoy some nature while you're still in the city. I go there during all 4 seasons and the beauty of the forest is unique in its own way.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jonathan L. 1 year ago on Google
    There's not much to do here. It's a park with green space and picnic tables. No play structures for kids. Lots of walking trails for hikers, pets, and for bikes. There are basketball nets in the parking lot. It also appears to be a place to do doughnuts with your car at night. Likely because there are no lights at night.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Zaid R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place. But no proper parking space.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andy Jiang (. 9 months ago on Google
    Love biking through this park… people also like spinning donuts in the parking lot too πŸ˜…
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vinay P. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a huge park nestled right in the middle of huge apartment buildings. Once can easily miss this gem if you are caught napping. Goes all the way from Eglinton to DVP and touching Don Mills Road as well. There are many trails throughout the park as well. Also one can find multiple parking spots in the park. Feel free to chose whichever makes sense to you. There is enough open space to barbeque or just lay down on the grass. Lastly, the Don River passes through this park, however, we did not enjoy it as much as we could sense a foul smell while walking along the sides. Not sure what was the reason for the smell. The park is also full of cyclists and the best part is that they ride through the trails, which are not easy to traverse. A must place to walk, bike, play, barbeque, hold picnic, potlucks and so on.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Syeda F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a big park for walking, running and hiking. It remains busy in summer, people come for BBQ or bring their kids for outdoor games. They have nice picnic spot. You can observe different colors in different seasons which is really remarkable.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yulia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful trail to take your dogs on or to go for a walk/run. It is also great for biking and I feel like rollerblading as well (planning to give it a try next time). Good parking spot with spots available at most of times. It's our new favorite
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nigel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely trails in the midst of nature! Full greenery all around with a creek passing through. There are multiple trails for cycling and running. Frisbee baskets are there at some spots if you want to catch with friends/ family for a quick game! Perfect for evening/morning walksn
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shawn K. 2 years ago on Google
    Some of the best trails in the city for biking but especially for hiking or running. One of my favorite spots.

  • 5/5 Pete M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beginner to intermediate disc golf course. Or if that’s not your thing, archery, mountain biking, and picnic spots! Enjoy!

  • 4/5 Buck M. 1 year ago on Google
    Right off Taylor Massey Creek, this lush park had picnic spaces, green space for games and sunbathing, and seasonal fishing right in the creek. Salmon and trout in the fall and spring, creek chub in the summer. Lots of good birding opportunities. Winding and well maintained bike trails add some more fun.

  • 5/5 Waldo M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to walk in the morning.

  • 4/5 Jon H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my local Disc Golf course, beautiful park with loads of wildlife. Great walking, mountain biking, running and cycling trails. Disc golf course is mostly open, and way finding is best done with the U-Disc App. Park is busy on weekends and with warmer weather.

  • 4/5 Chia β€œBoombastic B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice to walk and explore after a heavy snowfall on Fri. Mar. 3, 2023. People cross-country ski, snow shoe, trek the woods, etc. Just dress appropriately and waterproof boots if trekking the forest areas in the snow. There are small streams and some standing water hidden under the snow. Can be muddy in some areas during spring, fall, and a little in summer. A decent pair hiking boots should be fine, as long as it's comfortable. Couldn't drive to the Cricket Fields parking lot in winter, as it was closed off at the chalet. What a bummer. Nevertheless, it is open to walk up the usual road path... Or from the stairs in the lower areas.

  • 5/5 Luis G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful public park. And free archery range. Bring your own equipment.

  • 3/5 Ash21 L. 2 years ago on Google
    nice park that link to the trail. There are parking and benches.

  • 5/5 SHRAVYA G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great park for a walk or for biking. Can watch nice sunset. Summer spring fall time is nice for photoshoot.

  • 4/5 Henry G. 8 months ago on Google
    A great park connecting the Lower Don Trail to the East and West Don Trails near the junction of Taylor Creek. There is lots of space for sports and picnics.

  • 5/5 City C. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place for free outdoor archery. Love the culture here. Everyone is so kind and non-judgmental, even toward novice archers. Many people even offer to give tips and find lost arrows. I really enjoy coming here. I do wish the city took better care of the target boards though.

  • 4/5 jason r. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great little hidden gem. Food is really good and not overly expensive. No alcohol is the only drawback... You're forced to drink tea or coffee..


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dog park
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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