Public Commons

Kids love the adventure, the excitement, and the fun! Toronto has about 800 city playgrounds.

Food is the best, and goes with outdoor space like eggs go with salsa

One of the simple things that bring people together

There are just over 150 Community and Recreation centres in Toronto

How can neighbourhood playgrounds be fun for all kids, including those who are physically challenged?

Toronto has more artificial outdoor skating rinks (over 50) than any other city in the world.

The City has just under 200 sports fields on offer.

Bake ovens are a great way to learn about cooking, history, and fire in a social setting. And the food is delicious!

Some cities are famous for their sidewalk cafes; others for their village centres and car-free zones. This topic is a placeholder for us as an important part of the public commons.

There are two basic ways to use park facilities: through programs, and through permits. This Topic provides information on permits.

Tips from experience

Toronto farmers market vendors have been talking about the market garden possibilities of the federal ex-airport lands near Pickering. There are food gardens in Toronto parks as well.

Whether it's growing food or flowers, community gardens are a great way to "play in the mud" with friends, neighbours, and the young ones too.

Examples of street festivals in Toronto. Dates listed are approximate - check the websites. If you have any events to add, let us know.

A general list of facilities that make time in Toronto's parks more fun and interesting