Underpass Park is a vibrant and dynamic public space located in the heart of Toronto, Canada. The park is an innovative use of space, transforming the area beneath the Eastern Avenue, Richmond and Adelaide overpasses into a unique urban playground for visitors of all ages. The park features plenty of amenities, including graffiti art, skateboard facilities, a kids' playground, parking, and a nearby coffee shop.
One of the park's most impressive features is the plethora of stunning graffiti art that covers the concrete walls and pillars. The vibrant and colourful murals provide an ever-changing backdrop for the many visitors who come to the park each day. In addition to the graffiti, Underpass Park also has a skateboard area, making it a hotspot for skaters of all skill levels.
Families with young children can enjoy the kid's playground area, which has plenty of slides, swings, and climbing equipment. The park also offers ample parking for visitors, making it easy to access.
Moreover, the park's location is convenient, being located close to a coffee shop and the popular Distillery District, known for its artsy and industrial atmosphere. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the historic neighbourhood or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes.
Overall, Underpass Park is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Toronto. With its vibrant art, skateboard facilities, playground, parking, and proximity to other attractions, this urban oasis has something for...
Read moreThere are 3 main reasons to come here: For the skateboarding or basketball. For the street art. For the farmer's market.
All are perfectly reasonable and depending on your motive, it's unlikely you'll be terribly disappointed in what you get. For skateboarders, it's not an exceptionally challenging or exciting park, but it has good obstacles for beginners and novices, and you can do some decent lines even if you're experienced. The crews here are usually pretty chill, just don't get in the way of the guys who know what they're doing. On weekdays during the school year, it's usually empty so it's a great time to practice. Being covered is great to skate and hide from the sun in summer!
The street art is bright, vibrant and varied. While you'll see pieces by some of the biggest writers and artists in the city, most of it's not authentic graffiti. It's all sanctioned by the city and done in a very pleasing way for people who generally hate graffiti, so even if you don't like graffiti and think it's illegal rubbish, you'll probably enjoy this. The murals and pieces change every so often, so come back in a year and it may be all different.
The farmer's market is decent too. It's not sprawling and intense like some of the other ones around the city, but for the neighbourhood, it's very good and saves locals from going to the St....
Read moreNo better place on Thursday late afternoons with the farmers market and food vendors - quality array of stands with fresh Ontario produce, bakers, smoked salmon purveyor, a cidery, a microbrewery, ethnic cuisines, crafts, plants … the attendees change weekly. Lots of seating provided and live music . The area itself even on non market day is intriguing with a rethink of what a park can be, tucked into an underpass with a well appointed skate park, basketball and exercise areas, a full playground, thoughtful plantings and murals. What’s missing? As usual in Toronto is public washrooms. You’re gonna have to hold it or head to the Tim Hortons on King or maybe over to the public washrooms in the CorkTown Common Park . Anyway if you’re in east Toronto on a Thursday night then make plans to swing by...
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