High Park, located in west Toronto on Bloor Street West, is the city’s largest municipal park (approx. 161 ha). It blends protected natural areas—over 60% remains forest or oak savannah—with maintained gardens, trails, recreational facilities and a small zoo.

You’ll find Hillside Gardens and ornamental flowerbeds above Grenadier Pond, the historic Colborne Lodge museum built in 1836, sports fields, tennis courts, a children’s playground and a seasonal public pool and rink.

The small free zoo houses species such as llamas, reindeer, capybaras, bison and peacocks; visitors can feed llamas weekends in summer.

Spring brings over 2,000 Japanese cherry trees in bloom, peaking late April to early May—roads often close to cars during that period.

The High Park Nature Centre, in the restored Forest School building, offers educational programs for families, children and volunteers focused on conservation of native species.

From spring to autumn a “trackless train” tours the park every 30 minutes (ticketed, conductor‑sold), stopping at key points including the zoo and pond.

Accessibility is good: the park is served by two TTC subway stations (High Park, Keele), streetcar and bus routes; driving allowed but several roads close on weekends—paid parking options nearby via Green P parking systems.

Overall, High Park offers year‑round appeal: nature lovers, families, sports and garden enthusiasts all find attractions, but peak cherry‑blossom season can bring heavy crowds.