I have already reviewed the dog park - Now I'll touch on the park.
It's amazing that we have so much green space in this city, and to have it so close to my house, I am a very lucky person.
About 5 years ago the city of Toronto cleaned this place up. There are still your junkies and booze hounds, but they are only now seen more at night. There is also a much bigger police presence in the park and that's never a bad thing.
On a nice summer morning you will be treated to saxophone playing, people doing tai chi and the sound of dogs barking. The actual gardens are stunning in the height of the spring and summer, and the area is a nice place to take a book, soak in the rays or just people watch.
As for the winter....unless you're a crazy dog owner like I am...there is not much here for you.