Facilities in the Park

 

 

CanStage TD Dream in High Park 27th Anniversary Celebration  (See press release)

The 27th Annual CanStage TD Dream in High Park presents The Tempest, directed by Sue Miner.

Dora Award-winning actress Karen Robinson stars as Prospera, the sorceress of an enchanted isle, in this tale of political intrigue, fantastical creatures, magic, comedy and romance. One of Toronto's most popular summer traditions., 1.3 million people have flocked to see Shakespeare in the park with their picnics to experience live theatre under the stars.

Performances run Tuesday through Sunday June 26 through Sept 6, 2009 at 8 p.m. Gate opens at 6 p.m. Admission is PWYC at the gate and free for children 14 and under.  Free, all-ages, pre-show activities on Family Day Sundays, July 12 to Sept. 6, registration required.

 

High Park Animal Paddocks - Open all year 7AM to dusk

Jamie Bell Adventure Playground

Commemoratives - Should you wish to commemorate an individual, applications are available to purchase a Bench or Tree.

Sports Venues - Swimming Pool, baseball, soccer, tennis, skating

Chess Club - See http://www.chesstoronto.com

Fishing - Is allowed in Grenadier Pond, but a license is required. See the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for more information

Colborne Lodge

Ontario Foundation for Visually Impaired Children (Forest School)

Walking Trails

Allotment Gardens

Grenadier Restaurant and Teahouse

 

Trackless Train - Operates a seasonal service (weather dependent) consisting of a 9-stop 25 minute trip around the Park including one stop-over privilege.

The Schedule is:

April 1 - April 30 - Weekends only

May 1 - Sept 10 - every 25 minutes weekdays/weekends from 10:30AM to dusk

Sept 11 - Oct 31 - Weekends only

Operated by Carla Construction and Maintenance Ltd - 905-652-6890

 

Picnic Shelters/Areas - A City of Toronto permit is required for picnics of 25 or more people in High Park. Permits are $74.78 (tax included) and bookings can be made by calling 416-392-8188 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays.

Please no charcoal BBQ's.