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| - As a frequent Toronto visitor, High Park is one of my favorite spots to visit. Ironically, each time that I've been the seasons are different, so I've gotten a taste of the park from multiple standpoints.
Go here for:
+ Large open green spaces to roam and get lost
+ Numerous dog trails for your pooch to roam on and off leash (the off-leash areas are enclosed and are clearly marked)
+ Plenty of outdoor sporting activities that include pools during the summer months.
+ Ample parking, albeit a little tight.
+ Marvelous views at different elevations of the city
+ Picnic grounds to chill
+ Varied, challenging running paths
+ During spring, the cherry blossoms are beautiful.
+ Pretty well integrated into the city's urban layout
+ Free!
Don't go here for:
- the zoo..it is in a sad, depressing state and shouldn't even be called a zoo; unkept and unfortunate.
- exceptional food. it's a great place to snack and chill with friends.
Out of all the seasons, I have to say that roaming around during winter time is a real treat. Cold yes, but the visuals trump those of what you're typically used to seeing from a park. Snow banks and with fewer crowds, you feel like the whole world is in your hands. However, for the garden spaces, this place is a delight to see during the other seasons. :)
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