Earl Bales Park — Kid-friendly Outdoor Play in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Outdoor
Earl Bales Park is a great outdoor spot for families to enjoy nature and play, offering plenty of space for kids to run around and explore.
What to expect
This large park provides ample green space for various activities, making it a good destination for a family outing. While it's primarily an outdoor space, it's well-suited for children of all ages to enjoy fresh air and recreational opportunities. Remember to plan for weather as it is an outdoor venue.
Best for
Perfect for a sunny afternoon picnic or a casual playdate where kids can enjoy open spaces.
What parents say
Ezra Goldman
2024-2-13
It is an amazing place, every time I visit I find something new. No matter what you're there for, you get it. I can go for a walk, a break, or a bike ride, and I always find a new place or a new way to do it here, it's amazing. The community is amazing as well, I always feel welcomed when I come by. If I could recommend one place to go in Earl Bales, it's the path on the right of the parking lot closest to the ski hills, it leads into a beautiful area with great scenery. Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, I put on some music and head over there. The only complaint is that I've been offered weed twice here (despite being visibly underage), but that's not the fault of the place, just the fault of the local population.
Setareh Gharaei
2022-6-11
Nice park located in Bathurst and Sheppard. Pretty busy in weekends. There are four parking lots which are free. Washrooms are close to picnic site #5 . Lash off dog park parking for vehicles is from Sheppard Ave W entrance. Nice trails goes to pound, totally 2hours walking around the park. Playground is new and so fun close to Parking lot #1 and 2.
Lisa M.
2023-8-29
A nice park with multiple playgrounds (I could count 3 of them but maybe there are more). One of the playground is accessible to kids with disabilities. The park has multiple paths that are great if you want to go on a walk, cycle or just stroll around.
Farrah Autencio
2021-8-16
This park is great for all ages. The children have their own big playground, splash pads, areas to BBQ, a ski hill. The whole area is just spacious. Guests usually have their parties and family gathering here. I do recommend to come earlier in order to pick the best spots. If you come later you may not find a parking space for your vehicle. Yes, they have a washroom too but we bring our own hand wipes. Overall, we love coming here and will most likely come back again. There’s no entrance fee which makes it even better.
Baldo Minaudo
2024-10-24
This is a wonderful park that is enjoyed by locals and those from across the city. On my visit in the third week of October, there were long-distance city-wide races for the Toronto Separate School Board. At the same time, there were hikers and retired individuals enjoying snacks while feeding the squirrels. I noticed a squirrel that had a white tip on its tail. I heard of this genetic trait in the Leslieville area of Toronto. Now I'm wondering if its genetic or something else is causing it. The park has wonderful old trees that are beautifully dressed in fall colours this time of the year. You can see some leaves floating gently to the ground in my video. The giant fire pit was an unexpected surprise. Children were using the burnt wood charcoal to draw on the perimeter. I recommend a walk through the elaborate memorial monuments. This is a great park for an easy casual stroll, picnic date, outdoor exercise, or just yo relax and get rejuvenated while surrounded by nature.
