Best places: Parks in Old Toronto, Canada

Waterfront park with running & bike trails, plus a fire pit & views of Downtown's skyscrapers.

Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.

Tree-lined park featuring an open plaza with a 2-tiered fountain with dog & cat sculptures.

Park with tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a wading pool & a winter ice rink, plus a bandstand.

Curved sandy strip with a playground, trails & fitness equipment, plus an Olympic-sized pool nearby.

Scenic vistas of the Toronto skyline are a main attraction at this lush, grassy recreation area.

Lakefront park & picnic spot with a beach, playground, cycling trails & boardwalk.

City park with a wading pool, a playground & a baseball field, plus a petite farm with sheep & pigs.

👍👍 Absolutely awesome playground. Unfortunately the puddles gather at the bottom of the slides after a rain storm. Bring extra shoes and socks for the little ones. Very popular playground that gets pretty busy. Recommend bringing a small camp chair as the benches and picnic tables fill up fast. Public...

Serene footpath though a landscaped park in the St. George campus of the University of Toronto.

👍👍 It's great park for family activities. There's a well built wood trail along sand beach. There are many colourful chairs for people to take a rest. It's not easy to park during summer time.

Vibrant in warm weather, this wide, curved beach offers swimming, volleyball courts & picnic areas.

Eco-oriented complex with a weekend farmer's market, a gardening store, event space & nature trails.

Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.

Collection of plants from around the world housed in a cast-iron & glass building dating from 1910.

This concrete jetty projecting into Lake Ontario features a large observation deck at the end.

Lively recreational area with ball fields & courts, children's play areas & a community garden.

Harbourfront hangout including a sandy beach dotted with yellow parasols & sloping lawns.

Grassy park with benches, shade trees, an oversize picnic table & a waterfront boardwalk.

Scenic lakeside park featuring a path for cycling & jogging, plus a playground, boardwalk & beach.