Balmoral Park & Splash Pad (North York)

Playground and splash pad. Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Allen Rd & Sheppard Ave W.

Address: 170 Faywood Blvd, Toronto, ON

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Hawksbury Park (Toronto- North York)

There’s a playground in Hawksbury Park. Hawksbury Park is also home to the Bayview Village Tennis Club Tel: 311 (General information line)

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Sheppard Avenue East & Bayview Avenue

Address: 1 Hawksbury Drive, North York, ON

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Willowdale Park (North York)

Playground and splash pad. The park is also home to the North York Tennis Club. Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Sheppard Avenue East & Yonge Street

Address: 75 Hollywood Avenue, North York, ON

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Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto Central)

Outdoor rink in the wintertime for public drop-in skating. (Rentals available.)  Tel: 311 (General information line)

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: Bay Street & Queen Street West

Address: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON (The rink is located on the south side of City Hall.)

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Greenwood Park (Toronto – East End)

Major Intersection: Gerrard Street East & Jones Avenue
Activities:
  • Playground, 3 baseball diamonds, outdoor pool, 2 outdoor rinks, splash pad, sports field.
  • City run programs may include skating lessons for preschool and child, hockey skills/ power skating, and swimming lessons. See Toronto’s Fun Guide for details.
Advertised Ages:
  • All ages for drop-ins.
  • Ages vary for specific programs.
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Barbara Ann Scott/ College Park (Downtown Toronto)

Outdoor rink for free public drop-in skating.  Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: College Street & Yonge Street

Address: 420 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

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Earl Bales Park (Toronto- North York)

Splash pad and 2 playgrounds. Skiing & snowboarding, freestyle terrain park, lessons, and night skiing. Concerts and family events during the summer time at the 1500 seat amphitheatre.  Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website  Alternate Website

Ages: All ages (skiing and skating lessons start at 3 yrs, snowboarding lessons start at 6 yrs)

Major Intersection: Bathurst Street & Sheppard Avenue West

Address: 4169 Bathurst Street, North York, ON

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Sheppard Public School Parenting & Family Literacy Centre (North York)

Sheppard PS 7

TDSB Parenting & Family Literacy Centres are free for parents & caregivers with children 0- 6 years old. Scheduled activities take place during the day including free play, snack, gym/ outdoor time, circle time with music and a story.  Tel: (416) 395-2860  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years.

Major Intersection: Sheppard Avenue West & Keele Street

Address: 1430 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON

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Trinity Presbyterian Church – Ontario Early Years Centre (North York)

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Ontario Early Years Centres provide free drop-in times and preregistered programs for parents and caregivers with children aged 0- 6 years. There’s a variety of toys, creative activities, circle time and snacks for children.  Tel: (416) 622-5587  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years (accompanied by parents or caregivers)

Major Intersection: Hwy 401 & Bayview Avenue

Address: 2737 Bayview Avenue , Toronto, ON

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Glendora Park (Toronto- North York)

Playground and splash pad.  Tel: 311 (General information line)  Website

Ages: All ages

Major Intersection: York Mills Road & Bayview Avenue

Address: 201 Glendora Avenue, North York, ON

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Don Valley West- Ontario Early Years Centre (Toronto- East York)

Ontario Early Years Centres provide FREE drop-ins and preregistered programs for parents and caregivers with children aged 0- 6 years. There’s a variety of toys, creative activities, and circle time.  Tel: (416) 421-8997  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years (accompanied by parents or caregivers)

Major Intersection: Overlea Boulevard & Don Mills Road

Address: East York Town Centre, 45 Overlea Blvd., Unit 108A, Toronto, ON

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Baby Cafe (North York)

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Science with Toddlers: 2½ years‐4 years

Come join us for some silly songs with your wee ones and then let the kids/ babies play with the volunteers in the toy room next door while we have our discussion, or hear from our guest speaker, and enjoy a coffee or tea! Past topics include how to raise a family without breaking the bank, sun safety, and finding a day care.  Tel: (416) 494-3155  

Ages: Pregnancy to preschool.

Major Intersection: Don Mills Road & Finch Avenue East

Address: 1100 Finch Ave East, North York, ON

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East End Children’s Centre (Kimbourne) Ontario Early Years Centre (Toronto- East End)

Ontario Early Years Centres provide FREE drop-ins and preregistered programs for parents and caregivers with children aged 0- 6 years. There’s a variety of toys, creative activities, and circle time.  Tel: (416) 469-0495  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years (accompanied by parents or caregivers)

Major Intersection: Coxwell Avenue & Danforth Avenue

Address: 200 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto, ON

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Toronto Botanical Garden & Edwards Gardens (North York)

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Beautiful gardens, walking paths, Sprout Club (songs & nature crafts), summer camps, Teaching Gardens, and birthday parties.  Tel: (416) 397-1341  Website

Ages: All ages to enjoy the gardens, Sprout Club 1- 3 yrs, Storytime drop-in up to 6 yrs, Camps 3- 11 yrs.

Major Intersection: Leslie & Lawrence Avenue East

Address: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON

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Roywood Public School Parenting & Family Literacy Centre (North York)

Sandbox area.

TDSB Parent & Family Literacy Centres are free for parents & caregivers with children 0- 6 years old. Scheduled activities take place during the day including free play, snack, gym/ outdoor time, circle time with music and a story.  Tel: (416) 395-2830  Website

Ages: 0- 6 years with caregiver.

Major Intersection: Victoria Park & York Mills Road

Address: 11 Roywood Dr, North York, ON

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