{"id":5588,"date":"2026-08-03T17:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T21:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toronto.name\/sunnybrook-park-toronto"},"modified":"2026-08-04T00:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:33:55","slug":"sunnybrook-park-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto","title":{"rendered":"Sunnybrook Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/top-parks\">\u2190 TOP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Park<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Toronto<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.5\/10 \u00b7 2499 reviews  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-08-03 23:54:28<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>1132 Leslie St, Ontario, \u041a\u0430\u043d\u0430\u0434\u0430<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+1416-396-7378\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=43.7243208,-79.3579026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a725dbe73d91\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a725dbe73d91\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Sunnybrook_Park_%E2%80%94_Torontos_Don_Valley_riding_country\" >Sunnybrook Park \u2014 Toronto&#8217;s Don Valley riding country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Highlights\" >Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#What_youll_find\" >What you&#8217;ll find<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Things_to_do_%E2%80%94_and_who_its_for\" >Things to do \u2014 and who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Getting_there_practical\" >Getting there &amp; practical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#When_to_visit\" >When to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Good_to_know\" >Good to know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Visitor_tips\" >Visitor tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Questions_answers\" >Questions &amp; answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto.name\/en\/sunnybrook-park-toronto\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunnybrook_Park_%E2%80%94_Torontos_Don_Valley_riding_country\"><\/span>Sunnybrook Park \u2014 Toronto&#8217;s Don Valley riding country<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sunnybrook Park is a sweeping stretch of Don River-valley parkland best known for its public riding stables. Meadow, forest and river braid together across nearly sixty hectares, linking into the city&#8217;s connected ravine system and leaving room to ride, run, cycle and play.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights\"><\/span>Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunnybrook Stables<\/strong> \u2014 a public riding facility, open since 1978, home to roughly 30 horses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A large indoor arena<\/strong> \u2014 built in 1982, with an outdoor arena and paddock alongside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riverside trails<\/strong> \u2014 cycling and walking paths that follow the West Don River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Field-sport grounds<\/strong> \u2014 pitches for soccer, rugby and cricket, plus tennis courts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An off-leash dog area<\/strong> \u2014 open space for four-legged visitors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjacent Wilket Creek Park<\/strong> \u2014 a seamless extension of the ravine walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_find\"><\/span>What you&#8217;ll find<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The park spreads through meadow and forested ravine along the valley floor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunnybrook Stables, with indoor and outdoor arenas and a paddock.<\/li>\n<li>Sports fields for soccer, rugby and cricket.<\/li>\n<li>Tennis courts and playgrounds.<\/li>\n<li>Cycling and walking trails tracing the West Don River.<\/li>\n<li>Links upstream to Wilket Creek Park and Edwards Gardens, and out to the Lower Don trail network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_%E2%80%94_and_who_its_for\"><\/span>Things to do \u2014 and who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equestrians<\/strong> \u2014 riding lessons and boarding at a rare public stable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Runners and cyclists<\/strong> \u2014 road and trail routes through the ravine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nature lovers<\/strong> \u2014 hikes and quiet nature walks along the river.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organized-sports players<\/strong> \u2014 soccer, cricket and rugby on dedicated fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Families and dog owners<\/strong> \u2014 playgrounds, picnics and off-leash space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_there_practical\"><\/span>Getting there &amp; practical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The park lies in the Don River valley, north of Leaside and south of the Bridle Path, within Toronto&#8217;s connected ravine system. On foot and by bike it links to Wilket Creek Park and Edwards Gardens upstream and to the wider Lower Don trail network. Entry is free and the grounds are open through the day; allow a half-day to combine a ride, a trail and a picnic.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit\"><\/span>When to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Autumn brings vivid colour through the ravine, while summer fills the fields with soccer and the cricket season. Picnics and riding run through the warm months, and in winter the snow-covered trails turn quiet and serene.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_to_know\"><\/span>Good to know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The land began as &#8220;Sunnybrook Farm&#8221;, owned by Joseph Kilgour, president of the Canada Paper Company. It was given to the City of Toronto in 1928 and passed to Metro Parks in 1969. The stables have welcomed riders since 1978, with the indoor arena added in 1982, and lessons and programs run year-round. The cricket grounds have hosted significant matches, including ICC Trophy games.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_tips\"><\/span>Visitor tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Book riding lessons ahead \u2014 the public stable is a rare and popular one.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the West Don River trail to slip seamlessly into Wilket Creek Park.<\/li>\n<li>Come on a match day to catch cricket on the historic grounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_answers\"><\/span>Questions &amp; answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I go horseback riding here?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 Sunnybrook Stables offers public riding lessons and boarding year-round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Sunnybrook Park free?<\/strong> Yes, the parkland is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What sports can I play?<\/strong> There are fields for soccer, rugby and cricket, plus tennis courts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does it connect to other parks?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 it links to Wilket Creek Park and Edwards Gardens upstream and to the Lower Don trail network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there trails for cycling and running?<\/strong> Yes, cycling and walking trails follow the West Don River through meadow and ravine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I bring my dog?<\/strong> Yes, there is a dedicated off-leash dog area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-3.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-4.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-5.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-6.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 1 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto.name\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/08\/sunnybrook-park-toronto-7.jpg\" alt=\"Sunnybrook Park\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Lova Lola<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n11 November 2024<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>I love this park. Big, clean, peaceful. You can take a relaxed walk with your dog or come for a picnic\/barbecue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Debashish Rout<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n14 August 2024<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>One of the most beautiful and best-kept parks. It has amazing trails and water streams. There are also 3 great cricket pitches, 2 soccer fields and 2 rugby fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Hiran Borba<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n16 October 2023<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A huge park with plenty of parking spots all around. A quick tip: be sure to park and rent a bike to explore everything around. A small river, picnic spots, trails, little bridges over the river. It&#039;s a very large, quiet\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Kemi Chima<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n7 October 2023<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A wonderful shaded park with free parking and restrooms placed at strategic spots throughout the park. Lots of trails \u2014 both main ones and dirt side paths. It can rival a whole network of other parks. A great park for a\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>James L<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n26 February 2023<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A big park with trails and roads you can explore for hours. A ravine runs through the park, where you can see the city&#039;s nature. On the grounds there are historic buildings that make great photo spots. At the back of the\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-08-03 23:54:28<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: toronto.name and editorial picks based on reviews.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 TOP Park \u00b7 Toronto \u00b7 \u2b50 9.5\/10 \u00b7 2499 reviews \u00b7 updated: 2026-08-03 23:54:28 Address: 1132 Leslie St, Ontario, \u041a\u0430\u043d\u0430\u0434\u0430 Call Get directions Sunnybrook Park \u2014 Toronto&#8217;s Don Valley riding country Sunnybrook Park is a sweeping stretch of Don River-valley parkland best known for its public riding stables. 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