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Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

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This is an official page of the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation division.

We are the keepers of our common grounds –the urban forest that enfolds us, the parks and public spaces that enliven us and the recreation spaces where children, adults and seniors get active and build life-long connections. We are the keepers of our common grounds – the urban forest that enfolds us, the parks and public spaces that enliven us and the recreation spaces where children, adults and s

05/31/2026

Early registration for summer recreation activities has begun at participating free centres.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/early-local-recreation-registration/

Elmbank Community Centre is one of 35 free centres located across Toronto offering a variety of free programs for kids and adults.

If you live in the neighbourhood you may be able to register for activities before the general registration date

05/30/2026

Lifeguards return to Toronto’s supervised swimming beaches June 6.

They’ll be on duty daily from 10:30 am to 7:30 p.m. until mid-August and from mid-August to Labour Day from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bluffer’s Park Beach
Kew-Balmy Beach
Woodbine Beach
Cherry Beach
Ward’s Island beach
Centre Island Beach
Gibraltar Point Beach
Hanlan’s Point Beach
Sunnyside Beach
Marie Curtis Park East Beach

Find a beach near you, https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/beaches/

05/29/2026

Early registration for summer recreation activities has begun at participating free community recreation centres.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/early-local-recreation-registration/

Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre is one of 35 free centres located across Toronto offering a variety of free programs for kids and adults.

If you live in the neighbourhood you may be able to register for activities before the general registration date.

05/28/2026

Dust off your bats. It’s game on this summer.

Project Manager Mark Goulart gives us another look at the transformation happening at Centennial Park, now featuring the completed West Sports Hub.

The new hub includes four baseball diamonds for softball and baseball, eight public volleyball courts, and twelve pickleball courts.

We're looking forward to spending the summer with you.

Learn more at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/construction-new-facilities/parks-facility-plans-strategies/centennial-park-master-plan/

Descriptive Video Transcript:
On a sunny spring day at Centennial Park, Project Manager Mark Goulart stands in the middle of the completed baseball diamonds at the West Sports Hub. The camera moves to the nearby pickleball courts, then across to the beach volleyball courts. It returns to the baseball diamonds as Mark wraps up the walkthrough of the new space.

05/26/2026

Attend a community workshop to help shape the design of the new park coming to 2901 Bayview Ave!

Registration link: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/construction-new-facilities/park-facility-projects/new-park-at-2901-bayview-avenue/?WT.rd_id=%2F2901BayviewPark

A new park is coming to the northeast corner of the Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of its mixed‑use redevelopment. Help shape the design of the new park and ensure it reflects the needs of the Bayview Village neighbourhood.

Join a community workshop on June 8th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre.

05/26/2026

The 2026 Urban Forestry Community Grants are now open for applications until Thursday, August 13.

Eligible not-for-profit organizations, charities and institutions can apply to receive grant funding ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to support tree planting and stewardship projects on private land within Toronto.

Visit our website for eligibility guidelines, information on how to apply, and to register for a virtual information session on Wednesday, June 3 between 12 –1 p.m.

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/urban-forestry-grants-and-incentives

Image Description: A yellow skid-steer loader is shown picking up a balled and burlapped White Pine (Pinus strobus) tree at a planting site. In the foreground, small newly planted trees and shrubs are shown with mulch mats in bare soil

Service Request 05/25/2026

City of Toronto crews are working to remove fallen branches and trees after weekend weather.

We thank residents for their patience while clean-up is underway and encourage continued reporting of any fallen branches or trees to 311 Toronto.

To generate a service request call 311 or submit an online request if the response is urgent:

Service Request

05/24/2026

Early registration for summer recreation activities at participating free community recreation centres will begin on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 a.m.

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/how-to-use-our-services/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/early-local-recreation-registration/

Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre is one of 35 free community recreation centres located across Toronto offering a variety of free programs for kids and adults.

If you live in the neighbourhood you may be able to register for activities before the general registration date.

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