Regent Park Playground

Regent Park Playground

We’ve been eyeing this park-in-progress. And for weeks leading up to the unveiling of the new six-acre Regent Park (part of the larger Regent Park Revitalization), the playground was wrapped in caution tape. I must admit, I considered jumping the fence with the...
High Park

High Park

I can’t help but to have park envy of those who call High Park their local green space. Toronto’s largest public park, the 400-acre park (between Bloor St. W and the Queensway along Parkside Dr) is a family outing oasis: tons of trails, picnic areas,...
Neshama Playground

Neshama Playground

Love love love. There has been a lot of hype (in mom circles) about Neshama Playground, Toronto’s first fully accessible playground unveiled in 2012 at Oriole Park at the corner of Chaplin Crescent and Oriole Parkway. Now we know why. We finally made it there on...
McCleary Playground

McCleary Playground

How did we miss this? On the south-side of Queen St. East across from Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre and Park in the Riverdale/Leslieville neighbourhoods, we (finally) discovered McCleary Playground. This small green space isn’t your typical playground –...
Moncur Park

Moncur Park

It’s always a sweet surprise to come upon a new park. And not just new to you but a brand spanking new playground. Our latest find was Moncur Park just east of Coxwell, north of Dundas St. W. along Gainsborough Rd. This past fall, the previously under-used and...