A large green space with forests, ponds, trails, active and passive play areas, fields, gardens and more!
Park hours are 5:30am to midnight
Located by the railroad, this area is home to a diverse range of businesses and vendors.
Home to Centennial College’s Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation and the TMU Aerospace Engineering Centre, this hub pays homage to de Havilland’s longstanding aviation history at Downsview.
Our sports zone has it all: soccer, basketball, volleyball, parkour, climbing, go-karting, and more.
See below for information about getting to the park.
70 Canuck Avenue
North York, Ontario
M3K 2C5
The Park is accessible by Downsview Park GO/TTC Station, Sheppard West, and Finch West Station, as well as many other bus routes in the area including the 41, 84, 101, 106, and 108B.
Visit Triplinx to plan your route.
Downsview Park Station passenger pick-up and drop-off areas can be accessed through Vitti Street and Carl Hall Road, off Chesswood Drive.
We have partnered with Bike Share Toronto to provide an additional amenity to the park! With four convenient locations in and around the
park, grab a bike and explore what the park has to offer.
Bike Share station locations:
· 60 Carl Hall Road
(TMU and Centennial College)
· Downsview Park subway station
· Downsview Park Boulevard
· Keele St and Dovehouse Ave
For more information, please visit https://bikesharetoronto.com/
For many Park destinations, on-site parking is available off Carl Hall Road and Canuck Avenue.
Parking at Downsview Park is reserved for Park visitors, our tenants and their visitors.
When visiting the Circuit Path, Discovery Centre, The Hub, Play Zone or the Mound, please park at the lot by 70 Canuck Ave (P1). If this lot is full, the upper parking lots just east of John Drury Rd are also available (D1, D6).
When visiting the Orchard, Urban Farm and Mini-Mound, the parking lot (P2) is located off Downsview Park Blvd. Please note that spaces are limited.
When visiting one of our tenants, please check their business address prior to arriving at the Park.
Please note that there is NO commuter parking available at Downsview Park Station.
If you’re looking for a commuter parking lot, you can find one at one of the following stations:
Parking overnight is prohibited unless you receive special permission directly from Downsview Park property management.
Those in violation of our parking policy will be subject to fines and may have their vehicle towed.
For more information about our parking policy, please contact us at downsviewinfo@clc-sic.ca.
Yes, we have cameras located throughout the Park to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Orchard Pavilion washrooms are located at the south end of the park and are open all year round from 8am to 10pm.
Accessible and regular portable washrooms by 70 Canuck Avenue are located at the north end of the park and are available from 8am to 10pm.
We have drinking fountains at the Play Zone and Dogsview Park.
Our rules help to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy and share the Park. Park hours are 5:30am to midnight.
Downsview Park Clone Update is dedicated to providing an environment that is accessible for anyone visiting the Park, including guests, employees, suppliers, and all stakeholders.
We utilize industry best practices, expert consultants, and community feedback to ensure that we are meeting the accessibility needs of park users. Accessibility and diversity training is integral to the onboarding process for all employees at Downsview Park. This ensures that our team is prepared to help visitors equitably access the Park and its amenities. View our accessibility guide here or download below.
Download Accessibility Guide Here
The Circuit Path is our main pathway and trail that loops around the Park. The large outer loop is 2.7 km (1.7 mile) with shortcuts along the way. This wide paved path is lighted and fully accessible.
Our newest trail, the Sesquicentennial Trail, represents the paths that Indigenous Peoples and settlers have taken to eventually move forward as one. One path is paved and the other is a softer, natural path. Both paths are accessible.
We also have several trails that wind through Boake’s Grove (the urban forest) and Tallgrass Prairie. Please note that all these are natural wood chip trails that may have uneven grounds and varied traction.
The north side of the Lake edge has accessible features such as an AODA compliant ramp with guardrails, seating at mid-ramp landing, handrails for stairs with tactile indicators, and lighting. The naturalized areas around the Lake edge is not maintained during winter and has no railings.
All three areas are accessible and ready for you to get outside and play!
The parking lot at 70 Canuck Ave, the Circuit Path and the Orchard Pavilion are maintained during the winter months. There is little to no winter maintenance throughout the rest of the Park.
When the Government of Canada announced the closure of the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto in 1995, the site transitioned into two distinct parcels: Downsview Park and Downsview Lands, both overseen by Canada Lands Company.
Downsview Park is a 118-hectare/291-acre green space and is separate from the ongoing development at the Downsview Lands. To learn more about those development projects, visit id8 Downsview and Canada Lands Company.
No, the Park will not be redeveloped or converted to a condo development. It will remain as the heart of North York and the centrepiece of the surrounding urban planning and development. Aside from amenity improvements and enhanced connections that will benefit the surrounding community and visitors, Downsview Park will remain as is.
Downsview Park is owned and operated by Canada Lands Company, a federal Crown corporation.
The track and football field are leased spaces operated by The Hangar Sport & Events Centre. It can be rented for exclusive use. Please visit Hangar Sports & Events Centre for more information. When it is not booked, the space is available for public use. Please call to verify availability prior to your arrival.
Yes, of course you can! At this time, a permit is not needed as long as you’re a group of under 49 people. If you’re a group of 50 or more, you will need to book an event venue. Please see this form for available venues and who to contact for each venue.
BBQs are only allowed in the Park region by the Play Zone and by the Lake (south side) where it is clear of trees and natural habitat. BBQs are not allowed in other regions (Sport Zone, Aerospace Hub, The Depot)
Covered and portable propane barbecues are allowed. All other types are strictly prohibited ie charcoal and open flames. Barbecuing is not allowed in ecologically sensitive areas such as our Urban Forests and Tallgrass Prairie. Please refer to our on-site signage for more details. If you’re a group of 50 or more people, you will need to book an event venue. Please see this form for available venues and who to contact for each venue.
Yes, please contact us to request one. Our rate is $100+HST per hour. Please request your permit at least one week in advance!
Yes and yes! Movies Under the Stars will be back. Information will be posted on our events page in the spring.
One of our tenants, The Hangar Sport & Events Centre, does run a diverse range of sports leagues. Please visit their website for more information.
We’d love to accommodate you! Please fill out this form and tell us a little bit more about your event.
Coyotes are a common animal in Toronto and at Downsview Park. Coyote sightings are up and we want to remind everyone to keep dogs on leash and under control for the wellbeing of you and your pet!
Remember these tips:
Never feed coyotes.
Do not touch coyotes, even if they appear tame, sick or injured.
Keep your dog on a leash.
Do not run, make some noise to scare it away.
For more information about coyotes, please visit: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/wildlife-in-the-city/coyotes/
We do not allow motorized vehicles in the Park. Our Circuit Path is a shared path for everyone and is not designed for such vehicles. Please be reminded that if you are cycling, the path has a speed limit of 20km/h. Please always respect everyone’s personal space while on the path.
Motorized accessibility devices are allowed if operated under 20 km/h.
If you lost an item while at the Park, please contact our security team at 647-276-0089 or fill out our contact form. If you lost something during an event not managed by Downsview Park (for example, Veld or Pumpkinfest), please contact the event organizer.
We have consulted with ECOH Management Inc. (Environmental Consulting Occupational Health) who have conducted significant water and air testing and the results have concluded that the odour experienced by some visitors comes from the Maryport Reserve vent adjacent to the Park, along Keele Street. This is city infrastructure and Downsview Park has no control over its management. The Lake continues to meet water standards outlined in the Toronto Municipal Code.
Yes, ticks can be found at the Park. The best way to protect yourself from tick-borne diseases is to take precautions against tick bites when entering wooded or grassy areas, i.e., wear light coloured long sleeve shirts and pants, tuck pants into your socks, and apply insect repellent containing DEET or Icardin to clothing and exposed skin (always follow label instructions). For more information Lyme Disease and tick bite prevention please see https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/lyme-disease/surveillance-lyme-disease.html. (https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/maladies/maladie-lyme/surveillance-maladie-lyme.html
Swings can build up with snow and ice that collect during the cold. When the weight becomes too heavy it can weaken or break the equipment. For the safety of everyone, swings are stored until the spring to prevent this risk.
Our Pond and Lake are stormwater management systems that are designed to handle drainage to reduce flooding in the Park and the Downsview area. Any fish within the Pond and Lake are not native and we cannot confirm their health.
An indoor go-karting facility with 50,000 sq. ft. of space. They do birthday parties, corporate events and more!
The Hangar is your go-to facility for youth and adult sports leagues (soccer, ultimate frisbee, ball hockey and volleyball), field rentals and more.
Get fit, challenge yourself and have fun at Toronto's parkour gym and movement training centre.
