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Parks by the subway

NATURE'S CALL: Parks by the subway

They say the journey is as important as the destination. Well, here’s a list of destinations you’ll find within a 10-minute walk from some Toronto Subway Stations. Take the kids on a subway ride and don’t tell them where you’re going! It will feel like a little adventure.

Bayview Village Park
North York (2 - 12 years old) FREE
Berczy Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Birkdale Park
Scarborough (2 - 9 years old) FREE
Cedarvale Park
Toronto (4 - 16 years old) FREE
College Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Craigleigh Gardens
Toronto (4 - 16 years old) FREE
David A Balfour Park
Toronto (4 - 16 years old) FREE
Dufferin Grove Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
East Lynn Park
Toronto (2 - 9 years old) FREE
Eglinton Park
Toronto (2 - 12 years old) FREE
Etienne Brule Park
Toronto (4 - 16 years old) FREE
Hendon Park
North York (2 - 12 years old) FREE
High Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Monarch Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Ramsden Park
Toronto (2 - 9 years old) FREE
Riverdale Park East
Toronto (4 - 16 years old) FREE
Rosehill Reservoir
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Sandpit in Dufferin Grove Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
Thomas Riley Park
Etobicoke (2 - 12 years old) FREE
Warden Woods Park
Scarborough (4 - 16 years old) FREE
Withrow Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE
York Mills Valley Park
Toronto (2 - 16 years old) FREE

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Nathalie's tips for a smooth outing

Let them play with sticks! Don’t worry about them getting dirty (bring extra clothes). In the summer, always have bathing suits handy when you’re doing a nature outing. You might discover a great swim hole (or a spray pad) along the way.

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