With summer right around the corner, it’s time for outdoor play and swimming to keep the family active and soak up some Vitamin D. We have put together a short list of the best parks and splash pads nearby to check out with your family and friends. Whether you want a sandy sun-drenched spot or a leafy oasis, you’re sure to find the perfect water-filled reprieve without leaving the city limits. Perfect to beat the heat of a summer day, and enjoy the outdoors.

 

Marie Curtis Park

 2 FORTY SECOND ST

One of Toronto’s coolest splash pads can be found at this lakeside destination, where tall, multi-hued sprayers that some have described as creatures out of a Dr. Seuss book will douse your kids with water. Marie Curtis Park also features a wading pool, and excellent playground with Muskoka chairs for the grown-ups. On the other side of the park there is a beautiful public swimming beach, picnic spots and a kid-friendly nature path to the lake.  Throughout this park, you can find an abundance of wildlife and native plants making it the perfect afternoon excursion for the family.

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Amos Waites  

2441 Lake Shore Blvd W

Amos Waites is a super fun park, always bustling. The playground was recently redone so there are new and well maintained playground structures, a fantastic splash pad for the kids to cool down in and tons of other fun things to do all around the space. There is even a ping pong table, communal toys, and Eds Scoop Ice Cream is just a few minutes away. The views of the Toronto lakeshore are breathtaking, and you really can spend an amazing day walking along the boardwalk and taking in the sites.

 

Rotary Peace Park

 25 Eleventh St

A 2.8 hectare park with a lit ball diamond, two lit tennis courts, a splash pad, and a children’s playground, an outdoor pool, lawn bowling club and a gorgeous trail for walking or biking. This park really has it all, it’s a one stop for everyone. You can play in the park, go for a swim or splash, picnic then go take a little walk along the lake.

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Grand Avenue Park

 1 Grand Avenue

This one is a newly developed 12 acre park in Mystic Pointe. The city recently completed this green space added a splash pad, dog park, walking paths and lots of green space to run and play. An on-site parking lot is open for those who want to drive.

 

Prince of Wales Park

1 THIRD ST

Prince of Wales park is a beautiful neighbourhood park for all. There is a playground and splash pad for kids, and an abandoned boat ramp that makes playing fetch with water loving dogs easy. There’s also benches and picnic tables, ducks, and a beautiful view of the city.

 

Sir Casmir Gzowski Park

1751 Lake Shore Boulevard West

Sir Casimir Gzowski Park has a huge toddler wading pool, a fun and colourful playground with swings, lots of grass, huge old trees and a boardwalk cafe. All this, just steps from the sandy shores of Lake Ontario.

Now go get out there and enjoy the weather, soak up the sun!

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