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Toronto Parks and Green Spaces

If you're looking to get outside, Toronto has parks that offer casual family fun, organized sports, drop-in recreation facilities, and plenty of green spaces to enjoy nature and wildlife.
Withrow Park - A Multipurpose Park in Riverdale
Withrow Park is a large, multipurpose park located in Toronto's Riverdale neighborhood. It boasts an off-leash dog area, a dog-free children's playground and summer wading pool, plus plenty of space for sports and recreation including tennis, tobogganing, hockey, baseball and soccer.
Rouge Park
Covering a huge area in Scarborough that encompasses the Toronto Zoo and stretches into Markham, Rouge Park has a variety of hiking trails, a beach and even a summer camp ground for you to enjoy.
City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division
Visit the official webpages of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division for park profiles, policies and news.
Get a Picnic Permit for You and Your 24 Friends
Picnics are a fun way to get a big group together, but did you know that in Toronto groups of 25 people or more need to get a permit to picnic in a city park?
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