- Lake Edge Accessibility Improvements
Park
Starting March 20, 2023, the park is undergoing some accessibility improvements around the Lake’s north edge.
Park
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Free
Lakeside Circuit
Complete these exercises one at a time until you’ve completed the circuit. Jog or walk quickly between each station to maintain your heart rate. Complete 3 circuits.
Interests
Fitness
Outdoor
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Circuit Path
The Circuit Path is a six-metre-wide paved pathway, offering four kilometres of walking paths—the large main loop is 2.7 kilometres (1.7 miles) with shortcuts along the way!
Interests
Cycling
Outdoor
Trail
Walking/running
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Sesqui Trail
The trail was designed in consultation with the Mississaugas of the Credit and incorporates visuals and public art to create an immersive and engaging experience for pedestrians.
Interests
Cycling
Outdoor
Trail
Walking/running
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Urban Forest & Boake’s Grove
Have you visited the forest at Downsview Park? The forest is a beautiful space to explore with a variety of plant species growing in it.
Interests
Forest
Outdoor
Picnic
Trail
Walking/running
Wildlife
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
The Lookout
Located just off the Circuit Path, you can get amazing views of the Lake to the west, the Orchard and Urban Farm to the south and Mini Mound to the east.
Interests
Birding
Outdoor
Wildlife
Park
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Free, Toddlers + 2 more
Play Zone & Basketball Court
Our aviation-themed playground opened to the community in October 2017. It features colourful play structures, a basketball court, a sharing circle and more for all sorts of adventures.
Interests
Barbecue
Basketball
Outdoor
Picnic
Playground
Park
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Free, Adults + 1 more
Dogsview Park
In November 2020, our dog park opened to the community of paw-rents and their dogs!
Interests
Dogs off-leash
Field
Muskoka chairs
Outdoor
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Orchard Pavilion
The Orchard Pavilion is a 102 square metre (1,100 square fteet) programmable space in the Park’s southwest area, north of Downsview Park Boulevard.
Interests
Barbecue
Outdoor
Picnic
Park
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Paid, Kids + 2 more
Urban Agriculture
Over the last 10 years, Downsview Park has been working on a plan to establish a 4-hectare (10-acre) urban agricultural farm.
Interests
Food
Indoor
Market
Outdoor
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Lake
There’s plenty of seating but you’re welcome to bring a picnic blanket and find a nice spot on the grass.
Interests
Barbecue
Birding
Muskoka chairs
Outdoor
Picnic
Trail
Wildlife
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Ponds (Upper & Lower)
The Upper Pond is the biggest of the two Ponds and connects directly to Boake’s Grove via a bioswale (a vegetated, shallow depression designed to capture and treat stormwater runoff).
Interests
Outdoor
Wildlife
Park
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Free, Kids + 2 more
Festival Terrace
Hold your next event at Downsview Park! The Festival Terrace is the largest outdoor venue within the Greater Toronto Area, with a 5.5-hectare (13.6-acre) field and a capacity to host 40,000 people.
Interests
Barbecue
Field
Gathering
Muskoka chairs
Outdoor
Picnic
Soccer
Walking/running