Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Toronto
10 outdoor adventures for families in Toronto. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: High Park (Playground + Zoo), Scarborough Bluffs, Riverdale Farm. 6 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
High Park (Playground + Zoo)
4.7 starsHigh Park is Toronto's backyard — 399 acres of nature, animals, and adventure right in the middle of the city. The Jamie Bell Adventure Playground is
Scarborough Bluffs
4.6 starsThe Scarborough Bluffs look like they belong on a postcard from somewhere far more exotic than Toronto. These dramatic cliffs stretch 15 kilometres al
Riverdale Farm
4.6 starsRiverdale Farm gives city kids something they rarely get — a chance to stand close enough to a pig to hear it snort, watch a rooster strut across a ba
Rouge National Urban Park
4.5 starsRouge National Urban Park is Canada's first and only national urban park, and the fact that it is completely free makes it one of the best-value famil
Nathan Phillips Square
4.5 starsNathan Phillips Square is the heart of Toronto and a place that gives kids a real sense of being in a big, exciting city. The iconic 3D TORONTO sign i
FreeHigh Park (Playground + Zoo)
Ages: All ages
FreeScarborough Bluffs
Ages: All ages (supervise near cliff edges)
FreeRiverdale Farm
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
FreeRouge National Urban Park
Ages: All ages (trail difficulty varies)
FreeNathan Phillips Square
Ages: All ages
Canada's Wonderland
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up (KidZville for 3-6, thrill rides for 7+)
FreeKensington Market
Ages: All ages
Toronto Islands + Centreville Amusement Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10 for rides; all ages for the Islands
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Toronto Harbour Boat Tour
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Toronto?
- 10 outdoor family activities in Toronto. Highest rated: High Park (Playground + Zoo), Scarborough Bluffs, Riverdale Farm, Rouge National Urban Park, Nathan Phillips Square. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Toronto?
- 6 outdoor activities in Toronto are free, including High Park (Playground + Zoo), Scarborough Bluffs, Riverdale Farm.
- How many outdoor activities in Toronto are stroller-friendly?
- 7 of the 10 outdoor activities in Toronto are fully stroller-friendly.
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