Toronto is set to expand its network of greenspaces with the addition of several new parks in 2025. While some of the new spaces will be nestled within upcoming residential developments, others will be designed as more intimate parkettes or spots for picnicking.
The City of Toronto tells blogTO that in addition to brand new parks, approximately 22 playgrounds are improved with new designs and modern equipment every year.
It’s important to note that the parks on this list are currently expected to open up sometime in 2025, according to the City’s website. However, construction timelines are always subject to change and some of the parks listed below may be renamed in alignment with the City’s naming policy.
Still, whether small or large, the parks that will open will offer even more outdoor space for Toronto next year, and here are the ones you should know about.
Mirvish Village Park
Nestled on the former Honest Ed’s site, the forthcoming Mirvish Village Park will be part of a new mixed-use residential development near Bathurst Street and Bloor Street West. The park will front Markham Street and include bird-friendly gardens, trees, and picnic opportunities.
A feature of the park’s design includes a sculptural water feature located at the entrance with a water basis representative of the former Honest Ed’s marquee sign, where interactive water jets will provide playful animations.
A rendering of the Mirvish Village Park. Photo: City of Toronto.
According to the City, the park is currently estimated to be completed and opened in the spring of 2025.
44 Jackes Avenue
The upcoming park at 44 Jackes Ave. near St Clair Avenue East and Yonge Street is part of a new residential infill development. The small park will be located west of David A. Balfour Park, and will feature oval-shaped planters, a shade structure, sculptural seating for gathering opportunities, as well as plenty of bench seating.
The park will also include a six-foot-tall semi-transparent wood fence to the north, east, and west to create privacy for both building residents and park users.
A rendering of the upcoming 44 Jackes Ave. park. Photo: City of Toronto.
The City estimates that the park’s construction will be completed in the summer of 2025.
4000 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto’s Humber Heights-Westmount neighbourhood will be getting a new park in 2025 near Eglinton Avenue West and Royal York Road. Currently estimated to be completed in the summer of 2025, the park’s design features a coloured pedestrian pathway, a playground, a fitness area, and a game area with ping pong tables.
Rendering of the upcoming park at 4000 Eglinton Ave. W. Photo: City of Toronto.
A central pavilion will also provide a base for sitting and relaxing, while a large, open, and relatively flat lawn will provide a space for pick-up games and small group gatherings.
Wilson Avenue and Faywood Boulevard
A new park — smaller than a hockey rink, but larger than a basketball court — will be opening at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Faywood Boulevard in the fall of 2025. The park’s design includes a play area for kids and toddlers, a splash pad with water jets, café seating with umbrellas, a bamboo climbing jungle, picnic tables, and a fitness and climbing workout station.
Rendering of the park at Wilson Avenue and Faywood Boulevard. Photo: City of Toronto.
While the park doesn’t have a name yet, the City says parks are often given names that describe their location, although community members can always submit proposals for a commemorative park name before the end of a park design process.
New Parks in the Six Points Neighbourhood
A group of new parks will be opening soon in the Six Points neighbourhood in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. The new greenspaces include the Etobicoke City Centre Park, Dunkip Park, and Linear Park, as well as the expansion of the existing Six Points Park.
Currently, the Six Points Park Expansion and Dunkip Park (about the size of a mini soccer field) are estimated to be completed and opened in late 2025. The timelines for Etobicoke City Centre Park and Linear Park are yet to be determined.
Illustration of the preferred design for Dunkip Park. Photo: City of Toronto.
The preferred design for Dunkip Park includes a paved gathering area, an Indigenous cultural garden with an interpretive sign, a historical Dundas alignment commemorative market, and a skate spot.
While construction timelines are always subject to change, here are the locations and names of the parks in Toronto with an estimated 2025 opening date, according to the City’s website:
A map of current and recently completed park and recreation facility projects is available on the City’s website.
