Bestview Park — Attraction in Toronto

A baseball/softball diamond with stands, a playground for kids and tennis courts.

These three public tennis courts are very good as public courts go, with an even and unbroken nicely finished surface, real nets and lighting.

There is lots of open green space here but the best part of the park is the adjacent heavily wooded river valley with trails running through it.

Enter the trail system on the south side of the park. You can walk for many kilometres on the interconnected trails to different neighbourhoods and most of it by a river or creek. Great any time of the year for walking or cycling.

These interconnected valley parks and trails are some of the best things about living in this part of the city. See...

Great place to start your walk on the trail. The river and trees give you a serene experience inside this bustling city. You can catch sight of the salmon that spawn here in October. You can go from Steeles down to Sheppard, and probably further.

The city is laying down a new trail through the woods so be on the lookout for it.

Sometimes it gets very busy with hikers and you always have to be careful of the cyclists.

If you are lucky you will be able to see deer, foxes, rabbits and other small critters while enjoying your hike. We are very fortunate to have this park and...

This 3.6 hectare park is a gateway to the picturesque Bestview Hiking Trail that leads from the din of the city to the tranquility of a forest in a matter of a few minutes. As you walk down the main trail southwards, you will see unpaved zigzag paths to your left disappearing into the jungle. An exploration of these paths may reveal the hidden gem called Lady’s Stairs. Further down the main trail, you will find access to the East Don Parklands and to some picturesque views of the Don River.

Addition of a dedicated parking area and a washroom would make this park more...