Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation This is an official page of the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation division.

We are the keepers of our common grounds –the urban forest that enfolds us, the parks and public spaces that enliven us and the recreation spaces where children, adults and seniors get active and build life-long connections. We are the keepers of our common grounds – the urban forest that enfolds us, the parks and public spaces that enliven us and the recreation spaces where children, adults and s

eniors get active and build life-long connections. This account is not monitored 24/7, please contact 311 for urgent inquiries. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.toronto.ca/home/social-media/social-media-terms-of-use/

09/08/2026

Find something for every age and interest this fall.

Fall recreation activities are available to view online. From swimming lessons and sports to arts and fitness. Start building your wish list today.

Plan your fall at https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/register-for-recreation-activities/?WT.rd_id=%2FFallRec

Key dates:

September 14 at 10 a.m. for Older Adult (60+) activities across the city.

September 15 at 7 a.m. for Toronto & East York and Etobicoke York districts.

September 16 at 7 a.m. for North York and Scarborough.

Turns out Scarborough comes with a hidden tropical spot.These are Toronto’s 10 beaches with lifeguards on duty.Bluffers ...
09/06/2026

Turns out Scarborough comes with a hidden tropical spot.

These are Toronto’s 10 beaches with lifeguards on duty.

Bluffers Park Beach
Kew-Balmy Beach
Woodbine Beach
Cherry Beach
Ward's Island Beach (Toronto Islands)
Centre Island Beach (Toronto Islands)
Gibraltar Point Beach (Toronto Islands)
Hanlan's Point Beach (Toronto Islands)
Sunnyside Beach
Marie Curtis Park East Beach

Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from mid-August to Labour Day.

📍 Marie Curtis Park East Beach

It's pawty time and this event is going to be off the leash.We’re hosting free doggy swims across Toronto this Sunday, S...
09/04/2026

It's pawty time and this event is going to be off the leash.

We’re hosting free doggy swims across Toronto this Sunday, September 6 and on Sunday, September 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Here are the details.

This event is free and reservations are not required.

One adult can bring up to two furry pals and need to be on the pool deck to supervise.

Proof of rabies vaccination is required.

And yes, only dogs can be in the pool swimming.

Fetch the full list of participating outdoor pool locations below.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Greenwood Park Outdoor Pool
High Park Outdoor Pool
Mitchell Field Community Centre
Lambton – Kingsway Outdoor Pool
Monarch Park Outdoor Pool
North Toronto Memorial Outdoor Pool
Northwood Community Centre
Rotary Peace Park Outdoor Pool
Stanley Park South

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fairbank Memorial Community Centre
Goulding Community Recreation Centre
Heron Park Community Recreation Centre
Kiwanis Outdoor Pool
McGregor Park Community Centre
Riverdale Park East Outdoor Pool
Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/swimming-water-play/

09/04/2026

Imagine swimming 20 metres from shore and seeing a Jet Ski heading straight for you. Your immediate thought isn't about bylaws, it’s about your safety.

So, what are the actual rules for motorized boats and personal watercraft's near Toronto beaches?

You can't bring them up onto the sand to park it.

There are also exclusion zones where they need maintain a mandatory distance from the shore. Those distances are 150 metres at Humber Bay Shores, Kew-Balmy Beach, Woodbine Beach, and 200 metres at Hanlan's Point Beach. To put that into perspective, 150 to 200 metres is roughly 1.5 football fields.

Why the huge gap? It's a buffer zone for safety to keep fast-moving boats separated from swimmers.

Learn more: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/personal-watercrafts/

Outdoor pool and wading pool hours are changing for the end of the season.All wading pools and most outdoor pools close ...
09/03/2026

Outdoor pool and wading pool hours are changing for the end of the season.

All wading pools and most outdoor pools close this Sunday, September 6.

These locations are staying open from Labour Day through September 20:

Alex Duff Outdoor Pool at Christie Pits Park
Dennis Flynn Park Outdoor Pool
Fairbank Memorial Park
Kiwanis Outdoor Pool
Gord and Irene Risk Community Recreation Centre
Goulding Community Recreation Centre
Grandravine Community Recreation Centre
Heron Park Community Recreation Centre
K**b Hill Park Outdoor Pool
McGregor Park Community Centre
O’Connor Community Centre
Parkway Forest Community Centre
Pine Point Park Outdoor Pool
Riverdale Park East Outdoor Pool
Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool

Extended outdoor pool hours:

Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/drop-in-swimming/

09/03/2026

Service update:

Most of our outdoor pools have reopened & crews are working to open the remaining ones as soon as possible.
Wading pools have also now been opened
Humber Valley Golf Course remains closed due to downed trees
Scarlett Woods Golf Course remains closed due to flooding

For the latest updates about ongoing service impacts, go to: toronto.ca/StormResponse
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Create a yard you'll love in every season. Planting native trees and shrubs can transform your outdoor space for years t...
09/03/2026

Create a yard you'll love in every season.

Planting native trees and shrubs can transform your outdoor space for years to come, whether you're hoping to create more privacy, enjoy cooling shade or add beautiful colour from spring through fall.

Our partner LEAF - Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests makes it easy for Toronto residents to get started. LEAF arborists will help you choose the right native trees and shrubs for your property, then deliver and plant them for you.

Book your consultation online at www.yourleaf.org

Image description: A LEAF arborist kneels next to a newly planted tree in a backyard in Toronto. They are wearing a navy coloured t-shirt and khaki workpants and reaching out with one hand on a young sapling and the other hand in a "ta-da!" presenting gesture.

09/02/2026

With today’s ongoing heavy rains and extreme weather, the City is taking precautions to ensure resident and staff safety. Only select wading pools were open today with safety measures in place, and closed at 4:30 pm. All outdoors pools closed at 6 pm. Waterfront supervision at Toronto beaches remained in place until 7 p.m.

Reminder: it's unsafe to swim in the lake at least 48 hours after heavy rain.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-recreation-service-alerts/pool-water-play-closures-service-alerts/

Urban Forestry crews are prepared to respond to damaged trees and downed branches resulting from severe weather.Crews pr...
09/02/2026

Urban Forestry crews are prepared to respond to damaged trees and downed branches resulting from severe weather.

Crews prioritize hazards to public safety and property, as well as roads and sidewalks that need to be cleared.

Residents can report urgent tree-related hazards through 311.

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Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 4th Floor, West Tower
Toronto, ON
M5H2N2

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