Visit the Park

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:

• Finch West
• Highway 407
• Pioneer Village
• Wilson

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 four charging stations with dual ports set up by the Play Zone (P1). You can easily pay through the FLO mobile app or FLO membership card at a rate of $2.25 for 30 minutes or $4 per hour.

FLO mobile app can be downloaded here: Google / Apple

Yes, we have cameras located throughout the Park to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

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 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!

Drones are not allowed to be flown in the Park. This is a private property, and we respect the privacy and enjoyment of our visitors. Please see our rules under “5.3 MODEL AIRCRAFT, ROCKETS OR DRONES” for more details. 

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 1-800-387-0000 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 do have leasing space available on occasion. Please contact Beatrix Demers-Gavaller at (416) 347-5149 or Beatrix.Demers@bgis.com with your inquiry.

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.

No. We do not allow for alcohol consumption in the Park.

No. Camping any time during day or night with a tent is not permitted in Downsview Park. This includes personal event tents, such as canopy tents.

No, any type and size of canopy tents, camping tents, portable shade or shelter structures are not permitted in Downsview Park. Staking anything into the grounds is strictly prohibited.