Most Beautiful Parks in Scarborough

Modern living can have its ups and downs and sometimes, we all need to shut everything off even for just a little bit of time to recharge and breathe. If you’re looking for places where you can reflect, sit in silence to meditate or just to admire nature’s general splendor, you’re in luck.  Scarborough has a large supply of parks that are not only beautiful but also peaceful and inviting, perfect for a day or weekend of rest and relaxation.

1. Guild Park and Gardens

Drown your senses in the luster of flowers and trees with the added grandeur of architectural remains from 20th century buildings that have since been torn down including a façade of The Temple Building among others. Follow the woodland trails and admire the peace and quiet of Lake Ontario. Enjoy outdoor events like theatricals and more during the warmer months.
 
Guild Park and Gardens is a 20-hectare public park located in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario in Canada.

1. Scarborough Bluffs Park Beach

Need to cool down in nature during warmer weather? Are you looking for a short but fun hiking adventure with a pot of gold waiting at the end? Scarborough Bluffs Park Beach just might be the place you’re looking for. The park’s peninsula has a grassy expanse where one can sit to enjoy picnics at flanked by majestic boulders near the waterfront. Enjoy a weekend of camping with the family, just be sure to bring essentials.
 
Located in Scarborough, Scarborough Bluffs Park Beach is easily accessible by taking Brimley Road. It was designed to improve public access to the base of Scarborough Bluffs.

1. Cathedral Bluffs Park

Want a quiet weekend morning with nothing but the sound of the water lapping to accompany you? Take a quick trip to Cathedral Bluffs Park and let the water carry your worries away. Enjoy summer barbecues with friends and family as well.
 
You can get to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. There was once a time when a big part of the parkland belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph, whose property extended from Kingston Road to the lake. In January 2016, ownership was transferred to the municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.

1. Port Union Waterfront Park

Bring your wheels – and by that, we mean your bikes or skateboards – and cruise along the tree-lined pathways of Port Union Waterfront Park. Enjoy quiet walks along its cobblestone beaches or sit back and watch birds fly by. Drink in the breathtaking views of the changing lights of the day reflected in the water. You may also go on a short hike by following an easy trail and wait for the sunset on the pedestrian bridge over Rouge River.
 
The address of Port Union Waterfront Park is 105 Bridgend Street. The Port Union Waterfront Park is connected to Port Union Village Common Park through an underpass.

1. Rosetta McClain Gardens

Lose your cares in the colorful display of flora at Rosetta McClain Gardens. Enjoy the beautiful sights, sounds and smells of vibrant, multi-colored flowers, manicured lawns and its featured rock fountain. Take quiet strolls along its tree-flanked pathways or enjoy a book in one of the many benches peppered in and around the park, accompanied by the singing of birds and displays of pretty butterflies. Find one of the benches facing Lake Ontario and watch sailboats go to and fro.
 
The park was the property of Rosetta, whose father is Thomas McDonald West who happens to own and operate J. & J. Taylor Limited, Toronto Safe Works. Her husband offered the property to the city of Toronto in 1959 after her death. It’s currently located along Glen Everest Road.

1. Port Union Village Common Park

It’s take the kids to the park day! Take a quick trip with the family to Port Union Village Common Park and let them enjoy the children’s playground or frolic around in the splash pad in the summertime. Take your bike and enjoy a quite ride along the park’s bike trail or put on your comfy shoes and take a quick walk along the path leading to the Lake Ontario waterfront.
 
Whatever the season, you can be sure you’ll always have beautiful parks to visit in Scarborough. You don’t have to go very far to appreciate the beauty of nature and good old peace and quiet. So, pick one weekend out of the season, get your walking shoes and essentials and rustle the family up for a visit to one of these parks. 
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