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Older posts on the High Park Toronto online forumThese are older posts. To view the latest comments, questions and answers go to the recent posts page. ZOO, August 18, 2011 , posted by Anne If you are noticing that the animals are not well cared for this is very serious. I think that the park authorities should be notified as well as the the Toronto Humane Society. Maybe a few words in the editoral of Toronto newspapers would help as well. BBQs, August 18, 2011 , posted by Anna , Maya.republic@gmail.com Hello, Since we are not allowed to use charcoal bbqs, are there any provided at the park in the picnic areas? If so do we have to rent them? We are planning to come to the park on August 20th, 2011. South East Corner Bandstand?, August 15, 2011 , posted by James Ogden , ogdenjames@sympatico.ca Hi I recently went on a bike path exploration of the South end of High Park up the West side of the Humber and came to an abandoned/under-utilized asset on High Park grounds. It looks like a spaceship bandstand that was built in the 1970's or so. Who would I ask for information about trying to program for this venue? August 9, 2011 , posted by Allison , apatt@inc.ca Hi, Re:Covered picnic areas, August 8, 2011 , posted by amanda , aewannamaker@gmail.com I would like to inquire for the 21 of August as to the availability of covered picnic areas. Lost and Found?, August 7, 2011 , posted by Mackenzie , kenziemoc@hotmail.com Hi, bbq, August 3, 2011 , posted by Karla Escalante , kf.escalante@gmail.com Hi, Zoo?, July 29, 2011 , posted by Amy , agilitylover74@hotmail.com Happy Bank Holiday! PHOTOGRAPHY, July 28, 2011 Is professional photography allowed at the park? I understand that wedding photography is not allowed anymore but I was wondering if perhaps family portraits or couple portraits are allowed. Parking Information, July 28, 2011 , sergio.montecristo@gmail.com Hi, re: duck eats duck, July 27, 2011 , posted by Zoltan I love animals and treat them very well. (as in: I pick up a spider and take it outside to an appropriate location if i see one in my house instead of killing it or covering my pool so bugs don't drown it it and so on). I'm just saying this so people don't start immediately hating me for my comment to follow: It's not uncommon for some animals to eat other animals of the same species (cannibalism). We (people) are so detached from nature and reality that we forget this and think of it as an outrage when we see/hear about it. If a duck eats another duck then the victim is either too weak or it really pissed off the other duck. Animals never eat or hurt another animal out of revenge or for fun. (except when forced by humans as in cockfighting, for example.) So if this wasn't a duck-fight (i suppose not) then just leave them be. Let ducks be ducks and let them settle their own issues. Duck death, July 27, 2011 , posted by Jef Milton , jm8885@googlemail.com Hello, I use Flickr and was surprised to read about this... SMOG STACK, July 24, 2011 , posted by Vulchan , pounyo@yahoo.com
Boating and using the Pond, July 20, 2011 A theme recently has been that people have been drowning in many water related accidents in the past year or two. I believe one of the large issues with disallowing boating in highpark is because of some of these accidents. This shouldnt restrict people from getting out there and participating in an active pasttime that, if done responsibly, can be a lot of fun and create revenue. Parents need to teach their kids about respect (respect for the park, respect for themselves) and many of these old pasttimes will reoccur. I think highpark isn\'t the same if you are unable to full utilize the park and everything it has. zoo, July 20, 2011 , posted by nicole On July 19th, 2011 I witnessed many dreadlocked animals and a baby yak with bug infested abrasions that was collapsing... just seems maybe better care can be taken! concert, July 20, 2011 , ksbchai@gmail.com Hi, I heard (out of one ear only) on the radio (CBC?) something about concerts in the park over the summer??? Picnicing, July 18, 2011 , posted by Laura , laura_lorenz6@hotmail.com I was just wondering, if I wanted to have a small picnic of 10 people in one of the designated picnic areas would I have to obtain a permit from the city? Barbecue at High Park, July 18, 2011 , posted by Karen , kawab05@yahoo.com HI Volunteer, July 18, 2011 , cyrus_to@hotmail.com HI, I would like to organize a team of volunteers to clean up the High Park. I have enjoyed the park for many number of years and seeing garbage in it makes me pretty sad. It is a beautiful park and want to make sure it is cleaner. Thanks. Lost Camera, July 16, 2011 , posted by Alex , agrand77@gmail.com Hi there, Lost Tinkerbell Backback, July 15, 2011 , posted by Alexsia Hi everyone, re: Pool hours, July 14, 2011 , posted by Zoltan OK, I called 311 and got info about the pool, it's posted on the sports page. Phew, this site is getting better and better all the time;) Just kidding, lots more to add - if you know something - relevant:) - that's not posted on this site, send them my way and I promise I'll post it. Thanks. Pool/ picnic, July 13, 2011 2 quick questions I would also like to know the schedule and fees for the pool. I was unable to find on the web site. Also in regards to picnicing do you need to make a reservation if you are a smaller grp? If so how? And If you cannot use charcol I assume you are permitted to use wood? Or is gas the only allowed grill? I would really appriciate it if you could email the answers to heather.benway@rogers.com Thanks lost and found, July 13, 2011 , posted by rnayeri , rnayeri Hello, I lost a neon yellow tshirt and navy blue with red basketball jersey near the jamie bell adventure park--do you know where I should go to inquire about lost and found within High Park? Bikes?, July 13, 2011 , posted by alice , alicewhatley@gmail.com Hello there Pool hours, July 13, 2011 You can call (416) 392-7807 for pool hours/ it looks like it\'s free, you just need quarters for lockers re: pool, July 12, 2011 , posted by Zoltan I'll find out about the pool hours/costs, etc. Tried calling 311 just now - on hold for 20 mins, gave up, will try again later. re: dogs in the park, July 12, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Yes, dogs are allowed on leash anywhere in the park. Pool, July 11, 2011 , posted by Brenda , brenda.thompson@firstlinerecruiting.com I have been trying to find out some specific questions about the pool, like hours, adult swim times and does it cost anything to go to the pool and it is like a closely guarded secret or something. High Park Pool, July 10, 2011 , posted by Steve , stevekojima@gmail.com Can you please clarify the hours of operation and cost to use the outdoor pool at High Park? volunteer, July 9, 2011 , posted by chris , carvalc007@gmail.com Hi. I am looking for volunteer opportunities. Does high park offer any? algae growth, July 9, 2011 , posted by carolle , carollemajesty@yahoo.ca There is a substantial increase in algae growth in grenadier pond, high park. Several yeas ago this happened and it was fixed by introducing marsh grasses, etc. DOGS IN HIGH PARK, July 7, 2011 , posted by Jane Martindale , jmartindale@rogers.com Are dogs allowed on a leash in High Park? Small Group Picnic, July 4, 2011 Hi, pool, July 4, 2011 why is there no mention of the pool/// one of the most popular pools in Toronto??????????? Dreams in High Park, July 4, 2011 , posted by Neda , nedakp@hotmail.com I would like to get more information on the outdoor theatre events this summer. Please let me know where I could get a copy of a schedule. My email address is nedakp@hotmail.com July 1, 2011 , kemfeb@yahoo.ca is it free to enter the park and use the facilities?.................if not what is the cost? BBQ Grills ?, June 29, 2011 , posted by Cindy , pham.cindy@hotmail.com Hi, I just checked in on your site recently and have learned that you guys don't allow charcoal BBQ grills ? If this is so, then what kind of grill is available to use at high park's 18 picnic sites ? Also, I assume that before I can use the grill, I need to wash it down first right ? June 29, 2011 , kbaswick@gmail.com Is there somewhere in the High Park area that there will be fireworks for Canada Day? June 29, 2011 Are there any sort of fireworks for Canada Day in the High Park area? bbq, June 29, 2011 hi there Safety Concern in Jamie Bell Adventure Park, June 27, 2011 I took my kids (2 and 4) to the playground yesterday and, while searching for the younger one (who charged off into the castle without so much as a backward glance), discovered an accessible but out-of-the-way "room" underneath the green corkscrew slide at the far east side of the structure. The room itself presents no obvious threat, serving only to house the bottom portion of the slide, but I was alarmed to see that it somehow acts as a reservoir for rain and (yesterday, at least) contained about 8 inches of muddy water throughout. Any toddler who happens to discover it at a high ebb risks falling in and worse. You might consider cordoning that space off or at least ensuring that water can't collect there. Camping, June 26, 2011 , posted by Jerry , j-a@bell.net Can I camp in High Park? Is it considered Crown Land? Bbq, June 24, 2011 , posted by Sonia , info@onaresalon.com Hi, can we bring our own charcoal bbq to the park? Also, do we need to rent a picnic area or is it first come first serve? tree's name, June 23, 2011 , posted by Yong , ybsun@kgu.ac.kr Want to know the tree's name. June 23, 2011 , posted by tara Would just like to know exactly where these animals are aquired from. Are they from zoos, or livestock farms? Zoo Volunteer Work?, June 22, 2011 , posted by Jane Hudecki , janehudecki@gmail.com Hello! My name is Jane and I have just finished my second year in Zoology at the University of Guelph. I love animals and absolutely love high park and the high park zoo. Throughout the school year I am a volunteer at a non profit organization called Wild Ontario (ourwildontario.ca)- that works with birds of prey who have been injured and cannot be released in to the wild. High Park Train, June 22, 2011 , posted by Tracy , tracy.ballard@gmail.com Is the train available to rent for special occasions? If so, how much does it cost? day camp booking, June 22, 2011 , posted by Rafiat Ahmed , rahmed@toronto.ca Hello, Swimming Pool, June 21, 2011 , posted by Marilyn.S , live.laugh.love.11.4@hotmail.com Just wondering what day the pool at high park opens. Zoo Condition, June 21, 2011 , posted by Jennifer Went to the zoo at lunch today. None of the animals had any water, not even a drop. The baby buffalo does not look good. With all the resources Toronto has, how can such a basic need be overlooked? Help Pls re picnic areas, June 16, 2011 , posted by Julia , jlcpiggott@gmail.com I am looking to arrange for a picnic for about a dozen people and want to understand how to direct people to the correct area inside of High Park. I'm looking for an area that has a covered structure in the event of rain, and also want to know if the covered areas have BBQs. I read on your site that briquets are not allowed. For BBQing, are we required to bring our own BBQ or what facilities are in the park adjacent to the covered picnic areas. Thank you! Julia Beach Volley Ball, June 16, 2011 , posted by Chris Campbell , chris.campbell24@gmail.com Hello, I am a resident of Bloor west village, who frequents the park regularly. I love the park and think it is wonderful that there are so many things to do there. I was just wondering if it would be at all possible to get a beach volleyball court (or multiple courts) set up in the park? There are really no good locations to play beach in the west end on a regular basis, yet the Sunnyside league draws a vast number of people to it in the Spring and Summer (most, if not all of them from the Bloor West/High Park area). It would be great to have a steady place to play in the summer and maybe have some weekend tournaments. Thank you for your time and consideration. Trackless Train schedule and pricing, June 13, 2011 , posted by Steve S. , stevesong95@gmail.com Hello, zoo upkeep, June 13, 2011 , posted by V & M We had a wonderful time this weekend in the high park area. It was our first time at the zoo too, lots of exotic animals! I know the workers are doing the best job to upkeep the animals, we just wanted to inform you we saw a dead duck in the first pond; with the other ducks just waddling around him. Poor duck. Hope the crew can take care of that soon! Looking forward to visiting again. Dogs without leash in Leashed Areas, June 10, 2011 I shall be forever grateful if the laws regarding dogs on leash in leashed areas could be enforced. I love nature which is why I like to be in parks and my doctor recommended exercise for my heart condition but am afraid to death of dogs. I know exactly where the off leash areas are and I don't go there but intimidating dogs are often running unleashed in leashed areas. It's the same problem in all parks I have visited. If anyone knows of another park where these laws are enforced, then I would be happy to go there instead. pool, June 9, 2011 , lioness1x@hotmail.com Hi...I would like to kno when the pool opens and the hours of which it operates as it is my favorite place to take the kids in the summer!!!! I am looking forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convience as I am hoping to take the kids this week-end Yoga teaching in the park, June 9, 2011 , posted by Courtney Sunday , courtneysunday@gmail.com Hi there! I was wondering if you wanted to make a once a week yoga in the park available for the summer. I teach at homes, businesses and studios in the summer and would love to implement a Tuesday yoga class in the park for the public, perhaps a pay what you can system in the early evening or afternoon. Yoga, June 8, 2011 , b.mesina@gmail.com Hello, Dog Park Cyclists, June 8, 2011 , posted by Craig Gagnon , superjudge007@gmail.com Hello! Outlets?, June 8, 2011 , posted by Julia Are there electrical outlets for public use? specifically in the pavilions? tennis, June 8, 2011 , posted by David I often play tennis in the High Park. I use the public court inside the park. Theatre in the Park, June 8, 2011 , posted by Marjorie , marjorie.bellai@ontario.ca I have heard there is Shakespeare in the park in the summer, I would like more information on this. Thank you. BBQn', June 6, 2011 , posted by Johnny D Hello- there are NO BBQ\'s aready at the park. You must bring your own. There are however designated BBQ areas in the park. No propane is allowed to my knowledge. :) nesting mallard on balcony, June 6, 2011 , posted by Lee HI Pool hours and hours and opening date, June 5, 2011 , posted by C , Cdagallant@gmail.com When does the pool open for the season and where can I find a swim schedule? Pool, June 5, 2011 , posted by Anastasia , anastasia-ostapchuk@hotmail.com When & What Times is the pool open for the 2011 season? Trackless Train, June 5, 2011 , posted by Angie , ajmorel@primus.ca Could you please tell me if the Train operates during the weekdays in June or is it only on the weekends? And is there a website to see the route and schedule? Thank you. tennis, May 31, 2011 , posted by Egzon , egzon@live.com Do you need to bring for spot Equipment for spots and do i need to pay to play. cost of swim , May 31, 2011 , posted by egzon , nemanjabbc274@gmail.com how much is it to swim Goslings?, May 31, 2011 , posted by Tea Drinker Hi all School trip, May 30, 2011 , posted by Talya , tmetz@torontoheschel.org I am a Senior Kindergarten teacher and last year we had a wonderful tour of High Park with two guides. I do not see a contact number on the website to book this trip and wondered if you could please advise me. I have 19 students who are 5 and 6 years old. We would like to tour the parks and gardens as well as visit the zoo and playgrounds if possible. We can be there all day. Please let me know if this is something we can arrange and how much it will cost. Thank you so much! May 23, 2011 Is there any BBQ area in the park? And do I have to bring BBQ equipments on my own or there are BBQ stoves in the park? CHERRY TREE BLOOMING OVER, May 23, 2011 , posted by Zoltan There are no more cherry blossoms this year..it's over:( Hope you enjoyed them while you could and you'll come back next year. Many thanks to Bill Gordon for his pictures of the Sakura! May 22, 2011 Does it look like Cherry Blossom season almost over? Trees Blossoming by the pond, May 22, 2011 http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/715/tndsc03904.jpg/ Oiled eggs?, May 22, 2011 Did they oil the swan\'s eggs at the southern end of the park? Cherry Blossoms, May 22, 2011 So are there still Cherry Blossoms or not? The answer given doesn't say. May 21, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net Well, the sakura have finished working their magic for another year. See my personal record of the season here... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.142658732458044.27593.100001417557030&closeTheater=1 May 20, 2011 The cherry blossoms were pretty much all last weekend and the swans are still on their nests peacock, May 19, 2011 you wanna *rent* a peacock??? :)) Picnic, May 18, 2011 , posted by Tayla , Tsantanna@live.com I would like to know if I need a permit for a picnic of less than 15 people? May 17, 2011 , jsac@softchoice.com Hi, would you be able to rent peacocks for a party to wander the gardens of a wedding venue? if so, what is the rate? Cherry Blossoms Schedule, May 17, 2011 , posted by Loc Duong , locsteve.rc@gmail.com Hi i'm planing to go to Toronto to see the Cherry Blossoms this weekend. But I'm not sure if it already ended or not so if anyone has any info please let me know so i can plan my trip. Thank you very much swans, May 17, 2011 Does anyone know if the swan eggs have hatched yet on Grenadier Pond? Any Cherry Blossoms Left?, May 16, 2011 , posted by Jess Is there still any cherry blossoms after the wet weekend? photos, May 15, 2011 , posted by Kelly , fant___asia@hotmail.com Hi I wanted to know if I am taking pictures with 2 people if I would need a permit. If yes, where would I get it and how much? Thanks last weekend, May 15, 2011 , posted by Emma this is probably the last good weekend to see the trees in bloom so hurry!!! Not in full bloom for long, May 14, 2011 , posted by haine To the below question...18th might be too late! After that rain we had last night, a lot of the petals are gone. Was a little disappointed but there were a couple trees still with a lot of petals (may 14th)... 18th MAY be pushing it though. Re:bringing my dog to the zoo, May 14, 2011 thanks Vince, i just went there yesterday :) had a great time and 100 photos !!!we spent 30mins just inside the dog park heh. I\'m glad that i made it in time before it rains are the cherry blossoms still there?, May 13, 2011 hi, Lost Pink Sock Monkey, May 12, 2011 , posted by Maureen , momomcdo@yahoo.ca This isn\\\\\\\'t a joke; while strolling yesterday I dropped my daughter\\\\\\\'s sleep aid - a pink sock monkey in the park!!! It has sentimental value (was handmade) and totally helps her sleep! AGH! Today\\\\\\\'s been a nightmare and I even drove to the park last night to find it! Sad but true. Is found please contact momomcdo@yahoo.ca High Park Tennis, May 12, 2011 , f.fellini8.5@gmail.com Hi May 11, 2011 If I go see Cherry Blossom next wednesday may 18th is that too late? Trains, May 11, 2011 , posted by riki We were there today and just happened to see a train heading out - train ride is 1/2 hour or so with a few stops where you can hop on or off - at a restaurant, Bloor Street and a few other stops.... price is 4.50 and 3.50 for older persons and children.... it is well worth it to see the vastness of the park but it did not go to the one area where there were several sakura trees in full bloom -- we saw these through a drive through the grounds by car. Dogs in the zoo, May 11, 2011 Yes you can take your dog to the zoo on leash if he/she doesn't disturb/intimidate the zoo animals. Washrooms, May 11, 2011 There are washrooms by the Parkside gate - and inside the restaurant. BBQ and power, May 11, 2011 , posted by Vince , vintoronto@yahoo.ca Hi, i would like to know, since charcoal bbqs are allowed in the park, if the picnic areas have power outlets for eletric bbqs, and also, during what time we can bbq/picnic at the park. Train within the park, May 10, 2011 I have a relative I would like to take to the park but they cannot walk long distances or up steep hills, so I thought using the train to get from one part of the park to another would be great. I have never taken it. Can you purchase a day pass to use it multiple times or do you have to pay each time? Is there a map that shows where you can pick it up and is there a schedule of when it runs? May 10, 2011 Hi, i will be bringing my dog along this weekend, is she allowed in the zoo on leash? please help me out here :) thanks Tulips, May 10, 2011 Are there any tulips in the high park? I'm so eager to see the colourful Tulips. I'm thinking of visiting the park this weekend. stop the damage, May 10, 2011 you would think it\'s common sense for people not to pull / climb / damage trees in anyway at high park! there should be security on site to ensure people don\'t pick flowers off the trees. May 10, 2011 Does anyone in a position of authority monitor this website because the washrooms are still closed. It\\\'s ridiculous. Lost&Found, May 10, 2011 , posted by Bhorn , Bhornake@hotmail.com Is there any Lost&Found kiosk in the park? I went to the park today and lost a remote control of my camera :(. I must have lost it around the cherry blossom area. It's a Panasonic: Lumix G1 remote. So sad!!! Lost Item, May 10, 2011 , posted by Blanche , blanche.tang@yahoo.ca Hello, May 10, 2011 FYI, you should update or double check your info regarding the parking on Sundays and holidays. We went this past Sunday via car and went in via the Bloor street entrance, and it took almost an hour to get in. I spoke to a friend and they entered in via the Queensway entrance within five minutes. re: trains, May 10, 2011 yes, the train is running for sure..it's $4.5 a ride (i think) Cherry Blossoms and Washrooms, May 10, 2011 , posted by Miss Nature's Lover Hi. I just would like to ask if the Cherry Blossoms is still on this week? My friends and I were planning to visit tomorrow (Wed) and would like to take some photos. My first time ever! (lol!) train, May 10, 2011 , kathryn_robertson_5@hotmail.com Can you pls advise if train is operational now? sharing pics, May 10, 2011 , posted by Maanit Shah , maanitshah@gmail.com I went to High Park today for the 1st time, and was amazed to see so many people during mid-day on a monday! I can only imagine how many people would have been there during the weekend! weekend of May 14th, May 9, 2011 I'm hoping to check out the trees this weekend.. May 14/15... if anyone is there just before the weekend, could you post and let me know if the trees are still in bloom? Thanks! trees, May 9, 2011 , posted by naisa hello, i was at the park yesterday checking out the sakura trees, great experience other than seeing some kids who kept pulling down the branches to take pictures, i knew how much we love the trees but please be more generous, imagine your hair getting pulled like that. May 9, 2011 , posted by Farah how long do you think the cherry blossoms will last until?? Parents be alert, May 9, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Someone reported a case of a person who approaches / startles children to talk about the trees without the parents consent. Keeps your kids close, keep them safe! Washrooms, May 9, 2011 , posted by washrooms/parking tickets Does anyone know why were washrooms closed at the park? Parking Tickets, May 9, 2011 We had never been to High Park before and were blown away by the amount of people there on Mothers Day weekend. We SLOWLY circled the park looking for parking and went into some of the side streets and nothing was available. Went back into the park close to the Zoo and found others had parked along the side of the lot. There were no signs indicating parking was not allowed and the cement barriers along side where we parked were not yellow. Washrooms, May 9, 2011 We were there yesterday. It\'s a pity the management of HighPark didn\'t anticipate the number of people going to the park and didn\'t bother to open the washrooms. My husband had to pee in the bushes. But the cherry blossoms were worth the trip. So beautiful... Great view but..., May 9, 2011 , posted by jj It\'s my first time visiting High Park to see cherry blossom! It\'s breath-taking :) Yes, I think you can still see them blooming nicely this week, so go check them out quick!!! Washrooms were closed :-(, May 9, 2011 It was my first time to visit High Park on May 8, 2011. I knew it would be very crowded because of the cherry blossoms. However, most of the public washrooms were not opened for the season. It seems like the city officials haven\'t heard of cherry blossoms in the park so they don\'t care for the visitors. They earned a lot of money yesterday by issued hundreds of parking tickets but not opening the washrooms. This is unacceptable! May 9, 2011 , posted by Arv Hi Everyone, re: washrooms, May 9, 2011 the washrooms by the gate at Parkside dr. are open but they are in a very bad shape - very, very dirty!!!! RE limited walking, May 9, 2011 Last year I've seen a little 'tourist train' drive by on a path at the bottom of the cherry tree hill. Cherry blossom party?, May 8, 2011 , posted by mel , melodiem47@gmail.com I was talking about the blooming of the cherry blossoms and someone mentioned that they set up a DJ or something at some point and people go and hang out there. Anyone know anything about it? Washrooms, May 8, 2011 High park was swarming with thousands of people today, to see the cherry blossom, and because of mothers day. Yey, the washrooms are closed for the season! I'm sorry, but this is simply insane. I saw kids relieving themselves in the bushes! Cherry Blossom Time, May 8, 2011 , posted by Allen Hi everyone. Does anyone have any experience with how long the blossoms will last? Will they still be looking good on Thursday? re: parking tickets, May 8, 2011 , posted by I'm with parking guy what doesn't make sense is that people park in no parking zones and complain about a ticket later. how hard it is to find a spot outside the park, 5-10 min walk away? not very hard at all. the problem is that people who can't walk too much (for example elderly people) will have no parking spots inside the parks because others take up the spots. i argue that there shouldn't be any parking allowed inside the park unless you're over 60 or handicapped Go now., May 7, 2011 The blossoms are definitely out now in full! (May 7th/8th). May 7, 2011 Cherry blossoms are out!!! Go check them out ASAP! People shouldn't pick the cherry blossom trees, May 7, 2011 I saw many people today picking the flowers off the cherry blossom trees and some people even tore off branches. If everyone did this, the trees would be destroyed. There should be signs or park officials to prevent this. Parking tickets, May 7, 2011 Watch out for meter maids, there out with force and zero common sense. lost camera, May 7, 2011 , posted by sudatta , sudatta.karve@gmail.com Hi, CHERRY BLOSSOMS UPDATE, May 7, 2011 It is now blooming! Go see the cherry blossoms. Goslings are here!, May 7, 2011 I (and about 5 gazillion people) saw a family of 4 today on the pond west of Grenier (spelling?) restaurant in the park. Most (all?) of us were there for the cherry blossoms, and I thought it was bonus to see Mom & Dad plus 2 goslings. Updates???, May 7, 2011 I was just wondering if anyone had updates as to if the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom yet? Also, how long does this usually last? (I may not be able to make it out on Mother's Day and am unavailable today). Cherry Blossoms, May 7, 2011 , posted by Vic The cherry blossoms are now in full bloom in High Park. It might get better in the next few days. Was there today and it was very nice. Not as impressive as 2009 though. Enjoy. Limited Walking - Cherry Blossoms?, May 7, 2011 Hello, Hours and night view, May 7, 2011 , jpcoolman@hotmail.com What are the hours on May 7-8th, and how\\\'s the view/scene at night? (are there lights etc?) dog park rules , May 6, 2011 I am trying to find (anywhere ) a listing about dog park rules .What are the rules in the off leash area regarding little kids with food ?People eating within the off leash area ? black oak seedlings, May 6, 2011 , posted by Marco Hi Alex, Contact Jennifer Gibb of the Natural Environment crews of Urban Forestry. They are the ones who run the ecological restoration of the park and they might be interested in your seedlings for planting. You can get her number by dialing 311. May 6, 2011 So where is the best place to park away from the park and walk inside? May 6, 2011 How long do the cherry blossoms last? Walking Time, May 6, 2011 It will take about half an hour to 3 quarters from bloor to the zoo. If it is justing walking through the park without a stop, one day should be fairly enough. Is tent allowed?, May 6, 2011 We plan to go to High Park on Saturday afternoon. I am wondering if it is allowed to set a tent in the park? cherry blossom, I am coming!, May 6, 2011 , posted by Ceci Thank you so much for all posts. Cherry Blossoms, May 6, 2011 , posted by G How long do the cherry blossoms last? I'm going on Monday is that too late? Cherry Blossoms, May 6, 2011 , posted by Cindy , cindyinto@gmail.com How long do the cherry blossoms last - will they still be in bloom next weekend (May 14 & 15)? May 6, 2011 , posted by gtwk I was at the park yesterday evening. Less than 50% bloomed so far. May 6, 2011 Thank you so much for the updates! walking, May 5, 2011 how long would it take on average to walk from the parking area near bloor st. to the zoo? could you walk all of the park in a day? Too late on Monday ?, May 5, 2011 , posted by Fch Will it be too late going on Monday for seeing the cherry blossom? trees, May 5, 2011 , posted by alex , alexmax@rogers.com i have 200+ black oak seedlings sprouted from seeds collected at high park. i would like to donate saplings to be planted in the park. is there a forest manger at high park or someone i can speak to about this? Goslings, May 5, 2011 Can anyone tell me if goslings have been spotted yet? And if not, when they might be seen, and where the best viewing site might be ? Thanks. Stp. Sakura, May 5, 2011 , posted by Hamish , bigdaddyhame@gmail.com took some photos of the just-opened cherry blossoms this morning... http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigdaddyhame/sets/72157626528376559/ May 5, 2011 Where are the trilliums in the park? I want to see them too. Inquiry, May 5, 2011 , posted by Jane Would it be okay to come tomorrow as well? Tnx. About to bloom.., May 5, 2011 , posted by Stephen I was there yesterday evening and it was gorgeous weather... The trees are just about ready to bloom. Should make for an interesting weekend. May 4, 2011 Hi everybody, I think the cherry blossoms should be blossom at least by the weekend. They\\\'re almost ready! how long?, May 4, 2011 I heard the sakuras should be in bloom this weekend (mother's day) I can't make it to the park this weekend, but I would really like to check it out. Any chance they would still be in bloom next week? I can probably get down there earliest friday. Would I still be able to see them? Bird attacks - be careful!, May 4, 2011 , posted by Chantelle Schriver I just wanted to caution anyone entering the park on the Queensway end that there is (at least) one very defensive male red-winged blackbird that is diving at and even attacking people entering into the park. The attacks have been happening just as you round the bend by the tall reeds and little wooden plank bridge horizontal to the Queensway. You can often see the male sitting on a low branch in the large tree at that bend. This is where he strikes from. Too late for long weekend, May 4, 2011 , posted by GI Joe If the cherry trees will likely in full bloom for this weekend, how long will they last? Will it be too late if go victory day long weekend? (May 21-23) Emu needs female companion!, May 4, 2011 , posted by Nina , nina.schaller@gmx.de Dear High Park Zoo Team, they have started, May 4, 2011 , posted by Glenn At the top of one lone tree, two or three dozen blossoms have opened up. Thousands more are getting ready! Location of trees, May 4, 2011 , posted by Zoltan (again) Many people were asking about where the trees are located withing the park. Here they are: Map of cherry trees inside High Park re: comments in general, May 4, 2011 , posted by Zoltan I wanted to take the time and THANK YOU all for participating in the forum by posting updates, comments, sending feedback and asking questions. It's great that there are so many people are involved and interested, it truly makes life as a webmaster more human:) Once again, thank you folks and maybe see you at the park on the weekend! You'll recognize me easily: I'll be wearing jeans and a t-shirt and I'll have a camera to take pics of the Sakura flowers :D re: Spelling eroors, May 4, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Thank you for letting me knwo about spelling errors...i'm aware of some of them but whenevr i see them i don't have time or the necessary motivatin to fix them. For the most part I just type type type type and then post the page as is. I hope it's not a big issue for most of you. I promise I'll spend some time fixing up typos...sometime "soon". Blooming on Mother's Day, May 4, 2011 , posted by Zoltan So i've done some looking around on other sites and saw many pictures of the trees from today and yesterday and from what I can tell this weekend the cherry trees will be in full bloom! Hooray! So get your cameras ready and enjoy the view! Please take public transit or if you must drive, park outside and away from the park. Last year I remember there were so many cars in the park it took people a loooooong time to find a spot. Ruins the whole experience. If you end up having to walk 10-15 mins to the park, is that really so bad? No it isn't. Park away from the park! Everybody together [chanting] : "Park away from the park" ;) early bloomers?, May 4, 2011 , posted by Theresa someone posted early blooms on the weather website Cheery Cherries, May 4, 2011 , posted by cheery cherries Re: Spelling...I noticed that, too. I guess the blossoms will make us \\\"cheery\\\"? I am visiting on Saturday and I hope to see the blooms. Cherry Blossom timing this year?, May 4, 2011 Who knows if the blossoms will be out this weekend or not? Has it begun yet? Lost and Found, May 4, 2011 , posted by rachael , rbezanson@gmail.com Hello, a few weeks ago, we found a wooden sword painted silver lying on the grounds in front of a school/building (?) at the north end of the park, a bit east of centre. We wondered if it was property of the park and/or the school there. We are looking for a phone number we could call to check if it should be returned or if we could post its being found, for anyone who might have set it down and forgotten it. cherry blossom, May 4, 2011 , posted by Ceci I check this forum everyday and I hope that I can see cherry blossom this Sat. I have planned for a year long! Thank you for you guys\' updated posts. Hopefully there would a post this Fri night saying that there were full cherry blossoms in the park!!! can\'t wait! Cherry Blossoms, May 3, 2011 , posted by Cat It's my first time visiting the park for the cherry blossoms, so I was just wondering where they are found there? Colour , May 3, 2011 Hi, I have never seen the cherry blossoms in person, and from looking at pictures online, I can't figure out if they are pink, light pink, or whitish in colour. Could someone describe their colour? Also, since I'm planning to take some pictures there, what colour outfit would go well with the cherry blossoms? I'm not that creative as you can tell! cherry blossoms, May 3, 2011 i agree, there is much more to high park than the blossoms....BUT, it is a very special time of year, the blossoms are only blooming for a short time (and shorter still with all this rainy weather!) and we are anxious to see them :) it is over an hour drive for me and it's not a simple trip to plan around work/school/kids/weather, etc. Spelling, May 3, 2011 Please check the spelling of your web site. Hours, May 3, 2011 Is high park open during all hours of the day? Or is there an opening / closing time for us to explore the park? RE: Feeding ducks etc, May 2, 2011 No! Was wundrin', May 2, 2011 , posted by J.Wynn , cattleprod76@yahoo.ca I had a quick look, but couldn't find the answer, which is why I'm here... are we allowed to picnic under the cherry trees like they do in japan? If not is there a picnis area?? How about BBQs? Thanks in advance. Trains?, May 1, 2011 From the map, it seems there's train service bringing people around the park. When do they start operating? Hours of operation? How frequent? And how much? Thanks! Feeding ducks etc, May 1, 2011 Are we allowed to bring some bread to feed ducks, geese, swans and fish in the ponds? I don\'t see any signs not to feed them. Thanks! RUBY FAILS, May 1, 2011 , posted by Miss Ruby Took the chance today, woke Eddy up to drive me & Heiz to the park only to take round Colbourne Dr. and saw no blossoming cherry trees. Oh, I felt sad and guilty for interrupting Eddy\'s rest time. Sorry, too, Heiz. Am just too desperate to enjoy them. I\\\'ll be patient and will not let it pass without seeing the beau. April 30, 2011 Zoltan, pretty sure Sakura is being talked about a lot because we're in April. Come summer time people are going to be talking about something else. High Park Cherry Trees, April 30, 2011 , posted by Melissa , chynadoll69@gmail.com Zoltan, I agree with you. High park is a beautiful gift to us all for us to enjoy, not only in spring, but all year long. Trilliums, April 30, 2011 , posted by Sara Does anyone know where you can see trilliums in bloom in the park? I have never seen the Ontario provincial flower in person. My last blossom post - I promise! :), April 29, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net I'll be in the park every two or three days for the next little while. I try to take a couple of pics each visit. Added some this morning. Check here for updates - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.142658732458044.27593.100001417557030 All pics are dated. cherry blossom pics, April 29, 2011 , posted by k&m My wife and I were going to go this weekend but we did not want to travel for no reason. I searched online and found a good site. Pics of High Park cherry blossoms at www.torontomike.com asof 04/28/2011 April 29, 2011 You're right, Zoltan, thanks for the reminder that all of High Park is beautiful! It seems as if the Cherry Blossoms are waiting for Election results to show up!;) Sakura, April 29, 2011 , posted by Theodore The Sakura is particularly special since it is always treasured as a national symbol of Japan. It would be nice if we could follow their traditions particularly this year to enjoy this beautiful trees and share the memories of the disaster just happened in Japan. We would like to let them know is Canada is also with Japan. April 29, 2011 , posted by Timothy R. This Saturday will be too early. I was there today and trees are not ready for us yet. High Park is not just about cherry trees, ya know, April 29, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Folks: This is turning into a cherry tree forum. On the home page of this site I will post when the trees start to bloom. Promise. In the meantime here's a tip: High Park is 1% cherry trees and 99% of all sorts of amazingly beautiful 'stuff'. Paths, walkways, other trees, animals, plants, water, people, food, sports, picnic, games, etc. Don't just go to take pictures of the Sakura trees. Go without a camera. Go without your cell phone. Go without a plan. Walk around in a random pattern. Walk slowly. See nature's beauty. Enjoy yourself. There are dozens if not hundreds of other plants blooming right now. Cheers! April 29, 2011 My friends and I are planning to visit this weekend on Saturday, but is it too early? If anyone could post the latest picture as of today, that will be much appreciated :) Thank you! Cherry Blossoms, April 29, 2011 Cherry Blossoms yet? planning to visit the park sometime next week. Do you guys have any suggestion which day would be a good day to visit? How long does it last?, April 28, 2011 , posted by Hani I won\'t be able to make it this weekend but i\'m hoping to catch them next weekend? Will the blooms still be there? and how long do they usually last for? Thanks in advance. DON\'T DRIVE IN!, April 28, 2011 PLEASE SHOW A TINY BIT OF WISDOM AND PARK OUTSIDE OF THE PARK!!! PEOPLE CRAWL BUMPER TO BUMPER ALL DAY LONG!!! THAT\'S NOT WHAT A PARK IS FOR!!! WALK A SHORT DISTANCE!!! April 28, 2011 I went there today, no blooms...may take another week or more? Can I go at night?, April 27, 2011 , posted by Flora Hi I have looked over the website and couldn't find out the opening hours. Can i assume it opens 24 hours like other normal community park in Toronto? April 27, 2011 Thanks Bill for the update! April 27, 2011 can't wait to go there and see this weekend!! Parking, April 27, 2011 , posted by LadyM Thanks so much for the update! Where is the best place to park that is closest to the trees? I have some grandparents that I'd love to bring but they won't be able to walk a far distance. April 27, 2011 , posted by Tommy Hi there, Do you guys think May 14th will be too late :( ? cherry blossom, April 27, 2011 , posted by Nikki Thanks for the update Blossoms?, April 27, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net Not yet, although some of the trees along the Queensway are showing hopeful signs. Here are a couple more pics taken early this morning. April 26, 2011 , posted by CherryBlossomLover I\'m living in Mississauga. I thank all of you for posting the updates that save me time driving over to High Park for checking out the status. Cherry Blossoms , April 26, 2011 , posted by Salwa I was planning on having my engagement photos taken this Thursday, and wanted the blossoms to be in bloom - any chance they might be? Is it temperate dependent or will the rain be affecting them too? I really hope they start blooming in the next couple of days!!! re: Photography, April 26, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Hello Julia....you can take as many pictures as you like, no permit needed as long as you don't do wedding pics but by May 25th there won't be much to photograph as far as the cherry trees go. You should go in about a week from now. But the good news is that even on May 25th or any other day of the year you'll find tons of beautiful settings at High Park so you can have nice backgrounds for your shots! Photography, April 26, 2011 , posted by Julia Question:)! Im doing a school project and would like to take pictures with a few models underneath the Cherry Blossom Trees, may take the whole afternoon. Do I need a pemit? Also will the Cherry Blossom Trees look amazing around May 25th? Thank You! :) Blooming duration, April 26, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Cherry blossoms lasts for about a week to a week and a half if the weather is nice but if it rains while they are in bloom then the flower petals fall quicker and the blooming may be over in just a few short days. Cherry Blossoms, April 26, 2011 , posted by Jackie Please do post. It will save me a trip out there is they are not in bloom. April 25, 2011 , posted by Derek How long do cherry blossoms usually bloom for. Well once they bloom, how long will they last? Cherry Trees bloom date, April 25, 2011 , posted by Zoltan (admin) It seems that blooming is very close now. I'm going to take pictures on the 28th (Thursday) and will post an update then here and on the home page. I give it about 80% that for the weekend all the trees will be in full bloom! High Park Cherry Blossoms 2011, April 25, 2011 , posted by Roland , roland@isbertophoto.ca Looks like we're almost there! As promised here's another update on the status of the Cherry Blossoms! Soil event, April 24, 2011 , anjou.noyes@utoronto.ca Dear High Park, Sakura Blossom, April 24, 2011 Not yet expected for blossom of sakura? Cherry Blossoms, April 23, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net Much warmer today. It won't be long now. Cherry Blossoms, April 23, 2011 , posted by Ardean , photographybyardean@gmail.com Hi All. Thanks Roland/Bill, April 23, 2011 , posted by Ardean , photographybyardean@gmail.com Thanks guys, for the updates on the Blossoms. I'm trying to get out to see them for the first time this year and hopefully to take some pictures :D Cherry blossom, April 22, 2011 If you guys like Cherry blossoms don\\\'t forget to check out Mississauga\\\'s Kariya Park - just south of Square One.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KepEFN5sCs They have the white ones like in HP but the main attraction is the pink late blooming ones.. usually opens one week after the white ones Cherry Blossoms, April 21, 2011 , posted by Kurt Rostek , lokart@sympatico.ca When do you expect the cherry blossoms to be in full blossom this year, as spring doesn't seem it will ever arrive. Cherry Trees, April 21, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net No blossoms this weekend, I'm afraid. Very cold and windy earlier this afternoon but I took a few pics. Check them out on Facebook here and following: Non government site, April 21, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Yup, the site is run by one guy, not by the government. I'm not losing money on it but not making much either, it's more of a hobby than anything else. I love the Park (especially in the early morning hours) and decided to make a website of it because I work with websites so making HTML, etc is not hard for me to do. It's a work in progress - and always will be - and any info that I can post on the site that might benefit other people is always welcome. I'm going this weekend too to check on the Sakura trees...with -3C windchill this morning, though, I don't think that any tree feels like blooming at all... April 20, 2011 , posted by Josef Hello there Zoltan, Thanks!, April 20, 2011 , posted by Roland , roland@isbertophoto.ca I was reading through the forum and just realized that highparktoronto.com is a privately run site. Because of the quality I had thought it was an official city site lol. Job well done! Beavers/animals, April 19, 2011 , posted by PC Lewis Hi Zoltan, Closing the beavers topic, April 19, 2011 , posted by Zoltan Dear PC Lewis, My beavers response , April 19, 2011 , posted by P.C. Lewis Zoltan, my response to JW complaining about beavers ruining trees was dripping with SARCASM! While I am not PRO LIFE (what gives ANYONE the right to tell a person what they can and can't do to their own body George Bush?), I am a card carrying member of PETA and a vegetarian (part time vegan) and was trying to point out that the real shame in High Park is not the beaver's natural advanced engineering feats such as dams and their dens, but the human's garbage that collects around these structures - plastic bottles, wrapping etc.. VERY SADLY our own government, the 'smart' humans charged with watching out for animals (Ministry of Natural Resources) say it is OKAY and LEGAL in Ontario to kill "nuisance beavers" - they are not protected by law! Cherry Blossoms 2011, April 18, 2011 The High Park Nature centre is posting very regular Cherry Blossom updates on their website at highparknaturecentre.com, with photos. For those not on-line, the Nature Centre is also regularly updating the "High Park Cherry Blossom Hotline" - 416-392-1748 x 1 Cherry Blossoms, April 18, 2011 , posted by Roland , www.isbertophoto.ca I know it's not practical to everyone to go to high park every week to check on the cherry blossoms so I'll be putting up blog posts and pics each week I visit: Cherry Trees, April 18, 2011 , posted by Bill Gordon , billg@bell.net Buds as of 4/15/2011: Zoo signs, April 18, 2011 , posted by Eleanor Batchelder , eob@post.harvard.edu There doesn't seem to be a sign on the southernmost paddock (most uphill) that tells what animals are inside... Roland's update, April 18, 2011 Thanks very much for posting your blog's address - i'm sure many people will find it useful! Cherry blossoms, April 17, 2011 The cherry blossoms are not out yet. I was there on the 16th and it was cold and the trees are not blooming yet. Maybe on the Easter weekend. But I doubt it. My best guess is the 1st weekend of May, which is April 30/May 1. Dogs allowed?, April 17, 2011 Dog are allowed anywhere in High Park on leash. You can of course unleash them at the dog park. RESPONSES, April 17, 2011 , posted by Zoltan (website owner) I'd like to take some time to response to some of the comments to my website: April 17, 2011 , posted by Josef , park_lake@hotmail.com Hello there, Dogs allowed?, April 16, 2011 , posted by Vivian , vivian.doduc@hotmail.com Hi there, I understand that you have a leash free dog playground but are we allowed to walk our dogs while looking at the gardens? Cherry Blossom Festival, April 16, 2011 , luanbui2005@yahoo.ca Can you please tell me when this year Cherry Blossom will start and its duration. Downward Spiral, April 15, 2011 , posted by P.C. Lewis , pclewis233@gmail.com Well, even though the beaver has inhibited this land for hundreds of years, long before our superior species did, and is symbol of our country, legally we are granted the right to kill this pest when it invades and ruins our property. As humans we should definitely put an end to this and take back the park. Only trees should be allowed to flourish. Are we going to stand by and allow this weak, lesser species run amok and throw our superior conservation management skills askew? Does the city of Toronto have access to dynamite to rid the pond of the beaver dens that tend collect the plastic bottles and other \'stuff\' we place in the pond? The piles of wood and mud are a real eye sore. Are we going to allow this garbage to continue to the extent it has in places like Algonquin Park where beavers have destroyed the entire eco system? What about the squirrels? Another rodent we should eradicate so we can enjoy the park as it was intended. The birds are a bit of a pain as well, very dirty creatures. about cherry blooming, April 15, 2011 Hi, when is this year\'s cherry blooming? I live far, so I have to check internet to see if it is the time. thanks Tennis Court, April 14, 2011 , mlundholm@lundholm.ca Why is there a private tennis club on public land? Cherry Blossoms, April 14, 2011 , posted by Sarah , kappa_x10@hotmail.com To whom it may concern, Cherry Blossoms 2011, April 14, 2011 Will the Cherry Blossom tress will be ready this weekend? Castle Playground, April 13, 2011 , posted by Kristen McGregor , kristen@sinkingship.ca Hello! Cherry Blossoms, April 13, 2011 , posted by pierre , petedubeau@yahoo.com Hi, I haven't been to High Park this April so far and today is April 13,2011. Last year cherry blossoms were in full bloom before the 20th of April. Could someone please tell me if there will be a delay this year because of the cold weather and if so approxiamtely when would blossoming occur? Downward Spiral, April 12, 2011 , posted by JW , letmefinish@hotmail.com Hello, Cherry Blossoms 2011, April 12, 2011 , posted by FCH Anyone has update on cherry blossoms? Any suggestion when is the best time to visit the park for it? Train ride, April 11, 2011 , posted by Arie Is the train ride open at this time of year? Dates Closed to Cars, April 10, 2011 , posted by Leesa , leesajulian@yahoo.com Hello, Labyrinth, April 7, 2011 , posted by Donna-Jean Brown , donnajeanb@gmail.com Who maintains the wonderful labyrinth in the Park? Cultural & Development Initiative, April 7, 2011 , posted by MAK , mkanany@citco.com The live entertainment at high park during the Cherry Blossom should be extended through out the summer season. Official website link change, April 6, 2011 , posted by Liam Rasui I just tried to use the link to the City of Toronto's High Park website on your index page, and discovered they're redoing much of their website, so the links are changing. The new link is at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/high-park/ for High Park - minor changes, but enough to 404 the link! re: dogs (& skateboards), April 4, 2011 Hello, dogs, April 3, 2011 , posted by Garth Andres , garth-andres@hotmail.com I have just read the ontario dog owners liability act, to make sure I was correct in my observation. I live across the park on parkside dr. and my son and I are avid skateboarders. Today (April 3) we were skateboarding along the east road and were attacked by a dog. The attack was not severe but the owner said it was our fault for provoking the dog with the skateboard. Yesterday the same occurrance happened. Last year we were attacked on 4 seperate occations. All quite scarry. After reading the dog liability act and speaking to the police we have the right to skateboard in this public park and we should not have to worry about being attacked in broad day light. The owners have told me its the wheels that povoke the dogs. This means a stroller or a bike could be attacked as well. There is a dog only path not 100 ft away where wheeled vehicles could not go. I have talked to the police about some of the attacks last year but they could not do anything without proper proof. I am asking the managers of the park to take this letter very seriously and maybe post signs so dog owners know the law and make the road an on leash zone as there is an off leash zone so close by. This would protect the people who choose bike, inline scates strollers and skateboarders from aggressive dogs. It would also protect the dog owners from liability and also protect the dogs from people defending themselves. Thank You very much for taking my letter April 3, 2011 , ldohoo@rogers.com Are the animals in the north end area reindeer ? There is no sign up to indicate anything about them. Sakura blossoms, March 23, 2011 , posted by Joe , jfilip8@gmail.com Hi, I'm just wondering if this turn in the weather will affect the cherry blossoms, either by blooming later or not at all. Soil giveaway at HP, March 21, 2011 Hi, Cherry Blossoms 2011, March 18, 2011 , posted by Site Admin Ahhh, the cherry blossoms! It's almost time! But not quite... Last year the trees were in full bloom in mid April. I'll keep an eye out for the trees and will post it on the home page once I know approximate dates. Inquiry, March 18, 2011 , posted by Fancyfree , fancyfree0926@yahoo.ca Hi! Just want to know when is the best time to go to highpark to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossom trees. Thank u so much. ???????, March 17, 2011 The post by Richelle on March 17, 2011 (re: picnic) is a perfect example of what the guy who runs the site means about people blindly submitting forms without reading the bolded sentence above the form about picnics, weddings, etc. haha, why not just tell them that "sure, permit granted" :) - just kidding of course... picnic, March 17, 2011 , posted by Richelle , richellemking@gmail.com Hi There, i would like to have an engagement party picnic at high park, for 30 people on June 25th. I am interested in the outdoor picnic area that is attached to the brown house. Is it available? How do I go about getting the space? Do I need a permit? How much is is, and are we allowed alcohal? Re: Kendo practice, March 17, 2011 I would imagine it's OK do practice with a wooden sword. I go to High Park a lot and see a lot of strange activity, your Kendo practice wouldn't be considered out of place. However, you'd better check with the City before you start practicing in case they have some by-law and you get arrested :S Kendo in High Park, March 16, 2011 Hi, Cherry blossoms coming soon!!!, March 15, 2011 , posted by CherryBlossoms I can't wait for the cherry trees to start flowering this year! Makes High Park so special! It's so romantic!! Reservations, March 15, 2011 , posted by Site Admin People! Hallooo! Attention! I don't know how else to say that I can NOT answer questions about reservations and permits and photography. I don't have the authority to do so. The beautiful city of Toronto deals with those sort of stuff: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/highpark.htm "webites are easy", March 15, 2011 , posted by Site Admin To the "unnamed" commenter from March 13: If you think making a website is easy and you find HighParkToronto.com to be a bad site then make your own website and never come back here again. Cheers & xo website, March 13, 2011 i would just like to say, high park is beautiful, and if you are thinking about going, definitely go. there is lots to do for all ages. Community Cruiser Visit , March 10, 2011 , posted by Jeunesse , jeunesse@kx96.fm Hi, Movie Nights, March 8, 2011 , posted by Tomas Bujnak , t_bujnak@yahoo.ca Do the movie nights still happen in the park during the summer? The reason I am asking is that there are a couple of us that would like to put on a movie in the park during \"Bike to work Day 2011\". We would like to screen Triplettes of Belleville, a silent animated film about a cyclist. We were just wondering if it would be possible to host such an event in the park, and if so how would we go about doing so? Does the High Park organization own the equipment to play the films? Would we have to get a permit from tghe City? Would we have to ask permisssion from the producers of the movie? Any information would be much appreciated. February 13, 2011 What are the tobogganing options for high park? Snowshoeing, January 22, 2011 , marydel0552@hotmail.com Do you have snowshoeing in High Park? If so, when and what is the price? Bread giveaway at High Park Zoo in April, January 18, 2011 , posted by Leah , leah.delvecchio@mosaic.com Good afternoon. watch found, January 3, 2011 Did you lose a watch in High Park? Pls leave a description of the watch (include mens/ladies) and where you think you lost it along with your email address and I will contact you. place to keep my belongings when i run at high park, January 2, 2011 , posted by pema namgyal , penambuckethead@yahoo.com is there a place or a public locker where i can keep my belongings and bags, while i jog/run around high park. because i sweat after a run and i need to change...and also i can\\\'t leave home in tights or running shorts and can\\\'t return home that way either....thanks :D Nearby hotels?, December 21, 2010 , posted by Emma , herladyship@gmail.com Hi, Employment, December 19, 2010 , posted by Kristen Bowman , kbowman@uoguelph.ca Hello, Scating Rink, December 16, 2010 Hello everyone, winter time in high park, December 15, 2010 , shakurasaida@hotmail.com i have enjoyed walking in high park with my dog for many years in all types of weather and i thank all the staff for the care and upkeep of the trails and the park in general. I have one major complaint that I feel very strongly about for many reasons: would you tell me the reason that the park uses so much salt on the pathways? i understand that you have to take into consideration the safety of the individuals walking through your park, but the amount of salt makes it one more place that is unavailable to me during winter months unless i am willing to allow these large pieces to cut into my dogs' paws. There are areas that look like salt has just been dumped down without consideration for how much is actually neccessary to do the job. i also curious about the ecological impact that this product has on the water/pond, plant and animal life? are there no other cost and environmentally effective alternatives? i realize it might be messier, but what about gravel? do you need community support in order to start a different environmental initiative? if that is the case, please contact me i and i will gladly assist in any way possible. thank you for your time-shakura s'aida High Park duck rescued, December 9, 2010 , posted by Bonnie , ducklover@live.com Hi, I would like to get in touch with the kind person who rescued the big brown duck on Grenadier Pond December 9th, 2010. If he can email me that would be great. Clean up debris, November 27, 2010 I live at Parkside and Westminster. Directly across from us in the park is a discarded pile of cardboard and blankets made this summer by a transient or homeless person. Now that the leaves are gone, it's highly visible and unsightly as well as a possible fire hazard. Can someone with the park take care of removal or should I contact the city? I would remove it myself but there's too much to move. It should be done soon before it freezes and becomes too difficult to remove. cross country skiing, November 25, 2010 Does anyone know if you can rent cross country skis somewhere in or near the park? Study Finds Cell Towers Are Bad For Trees, November 20, 2010 , posted by Sharon Hi there, re: Acres, November 18, 2010 To our best knowledge, the park is 399 acres Quick question, November 18, 2010 , posted by Lindsay , lsmith@where.ca Hi there, Baby Cuzco, November 17, 2010 , posted by Linda Nguyen , lnguyen83@gmail.com Hi, Memorial tree..., November 11, 2010 , posted by S. , staceyasl@hotmail.com Hello... I would like to know if it is possible to plant a tree in high park in memory of someone? My best friend lost her baby almost one year ago and my group of friends would like to mark the day somehow. Planting a tree could be a lovely way to say we remember her and it could be a place for our friend to visit as the tree grows. Does anyone know how to arrange such a thing legally? waterfront preservation, November 9, 2010 , posted by Candice Murdock , murdock.candice@gmail.com I was just reading about the water preservation plan for high park. I fully agree with it and respect the fact that we should be responsible for this beautiful piece of land. I hope that boats and recreational activities that would disturb the ecosystem will stay prohibited. Let's keep High Park beautiful! RE: is the park open in November?, November 7, 2010 Yes! High Park is open all year and there is no admission fee to visit. is park still opened now?! NOVEMBER..., November 3, 2010 , posted by Chris , T is it still opened now November? and is it charged for any fee if we get there?!!?!? High Park tree blog, October 24, 2010 Hey High Park neighbours, Wild Boars in High Park Zoo, October 22, 2010 , posted by Steve Silver , unclevevie@telus.net I'm sure I can remember that as a child in the 1950's, I saw Wild Boars at the High Park Zoo. I remember seeing a Boar come charging down the slope, and slamming into the chainlink fence of the enclosure. Can anybody tell me if this memory is accurate? If my memory is indeed accurate, can anybody tell me what years they were present in the zoo? Zoo Poo, October 19, 2010 , posted by Erica , lemieux.erica@gmail.com Hi! Lights, October 14, 2010 , posted by DN Who do you contact about replacing broken light bulbs on the trails? High Park is getting pretty spooky after 7 pm. Bird ID, October 13, 2010 , posted by Adrian , akrhodes@live.ca I saw a bird at the southeast corner High Park, up the hill west of the Lower Duck Pond. Lost watch, October 11, 2010 , posted by Leia , l_faso@hotmail.com Hello, High Park Pond, October 10, 2010 , posted by Alicia Turner , acturne@hotmail.com High Park pond is such a hideous, polluted mess. It would be nice if someone actually enforced the no-feeding-the-birds bylaw and issued fines. Most families come ready with bags of bread even though this is prohibited, and prohibited for a good reason. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a pond that doesn't look like chocolate milk with garbage floating in it? High Park Zoo, October 5, 2010 , posted by Nikki Scodras , n.scodras@utoronto.ca Hello, Sunday Oct .3 2010, October 1, 2010 I have three questions! Picnic, September 23, 2010 , posted by Clayre , cgillies@crct.org My name is Clayre and I am a case manager for a community mental health program. Each year we get a handfull of woman who would like to go on a outing and take them somewhere. We have been to High Park in the past and I was wondering if you felt that anytime in October will be ok. Trackless train, September 19, 2010 , posted by ginger You should add some information about the trackless train to this site. Cost of train, September 19, 2010 , posted by Colleen , packergal1966@yahoo.com I have been unable to find information on the cost of the trackless train ride through the park. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated! We are planning a trip to Toronto in October. Please email me the information if you could. Thankyou! Do you have Sassafrass Trees, September 16, 2010 , posted by Jillian Do you have Sassafrass trees, and are there any ecological projects going on with them at this time. If so, where in the park are they located? lost and found, September 10, 2010 , posted by Rae , raeanneb@hotmail.com hi, do you have a lost and found department? I think I lost something in a parking lot there, and I also found a pair of ladies eye glasses. Please let me know. lost backpack, September 4, 2010 , posted by Dave , dpbarclay@gmail.com Hi, I lost my blue and yellow Columbia backpack at Friday's Romeo and Juliet show. I thought I left it by the bike racks but when I returned (after a rainstorm) it was gone. It had a couple books, a pink water bottle and a kleenex box in it. Picnic areas, September 3, 2010 , posted by Admin Dear Jerry, Thank you very much for the info about the picnic sites! Picnic areas, September 3, 2010 , posted by Jerry Hodge for HPCAC Hi, I am the coordinator for the Welcome Centre and we have been getting some flak about picnic sites and permit bookings. We've been working with the Park staff to clarify the locations of the sites in the peacock feathers, September 2, 2010 , posted by Niki Kavakonis , info@nikikavakonisdesigns.com What do you do with the dropped peacock feathers? I friend of mine loves peacocks and peacock feathers and I would like to make her a piece of jewellery featuring some peacock feathers, for her birthday. Would it be possible to procure some? bouncy castle , September 1, 2010 , sumaya.a.ahmed@gmail.com hi, BBQ Questions, August 19, 2010 , posted by Dirk Weinrich , dweinric@chem.utoronto.ca Hi! re: Splash Pad at High Park?, August 14, 2010 No splash pad - at least not that I'm aware of. Sorry... re: Employment/ Volunteer, August 13, 2010 Dear Stephanie, High Park Dog Park, August 13, 2010 , posted by Lisa Hello there, Employment/ Volunteer , August 12, 2010 , posted by Stephanie , spiffy_chicka_623@hotmail.com Hi my name is Stephanie im 19 years old and i just recently moved to the area. i have bin to the High Park Zoo about 30+ times, i just never can seem to get enough of animals. Ever since the age of 12 i have bin working on horse farm and volunteering at vet offices and Humane Societies. i would really love to be able to obtain some more information on how i would go about applying for a full time, part time or volunteer position that will get me back around animals. High Park Zoo, August 8, 2010 , posted by Kevin Hill , Khill61@aol.com Hi, zoo , August 7, 2010 , posted by andrea ward , andreakward@sympatico.ca Dear Zoo Keepers, Splash Pad at High Park?, August 6, 2010 , posted by Catherine Is there a splash pad at high park? If so, what is it near? What entrance would I use to access the splash pad? Visit, August 5, 2010 , roseland@lefca.org Hello there, My name is Hilda D. My centre (Roseland Daycare) would like to visit your park on August 19th 2010. I would like to know if there is any procedure i have to follow? I will be coming with 52children and about 15 adults. The children have heard so much about your park and can\'t wait to be there and have fun. I can be reach @416-763-0068 little children's swimming pool, August 3, 2010 , posted by Connie , ceconomo@interlog.com I remember many years ago your park/picnic area had a little wading pool area/fountain for toddlers to play and swim in, do you still have it? If so exactly where is it located? August 3, 2010 , posted by Myriam , myriamz@engineer.com Hi, Nature Programs/ Nature Trails, July 29, 2010 , posted by Michelle Ly , mich0421@yahoo.com Hello Sir/Madam, re: reservation inquiry, July 29, 2010 Dear People who don't read notices on the contact page. Here it is again (for the 25th time): re: Zoo admission, July 29, 2010 Confirmed. There is no admission fee to pay to visit the High Park zoo. In return for the free visit, please remember: don't feed the animals no matter how tempting it is and please don't take pictures with flash on when the animals as looking at you...we'd all get upset if they flash-pictured us 1000 times a day. Thanks. The Zoo, July 28, 2010 , posted by Frederick Agyeman , fagyeman@ryerson.ca Hi, my name is Frederick and I work at a Daycare. I wanted to confirm that, there is no admission with regards to entering the zoo and viewing the animals. Thank you. My email is fagyeman@ryerson.ca. If you can get back to me, that will be great. Thank you. Reservation for Picnic, July 28, 2010 , posted by Bindu , bindu@bellnet.ca I would like to inquire for the reservation for picnic on August 17 around 100 people. re: jogging, July 28, 2010 You can jog in High Park pretty much anywhere where there is no "no jogging allowed" sign. The trick is not to hit cars and bicycles at high speeds. Great park and people, July 28, 2010 , posted by Stephanie , steal@cogeco.ca Hi there. Capybaras? When will they be back?, July 27, 2010 , posted by Brad , bradd858@yahoo.com Hi, we came all the way from California to see the Capybaras (ok, so not just for that, but it was on the agenda!) and were VERY saddened to see they were temporarily removed. Can you tell me when they will be back? Jogging, July 26, 2010 , posted by Jillian , roxygurlz24@hotmail.com I was looking for a nice \\\"safe\\\" place to jog in High park. I am new to this area and was wondering if there is any trail to run along. Permit Fee, July 20, 2010 Hi, Why is your permit fee always listed lower than the actual cost of $80.48? It's misleading. Water Lilies, July 16, 2010 , posted by Hyla Fox , gohyla@rogers.com I am looking to find some water lilies in a local park. (To use them as models so that I could do a water colour portrait). Are there any in Grenadier Pond? Or, could someone suggest where else I could look? Lost car Keys, July 12, 2010 , posted by Lisa Veber My mother and i were at High Park Sunday July 11 between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00. When we got home after 8:00 we realized she had lost her car and house keys. We walked from the corner of Parkside and Bloor to the Jamie Bell playground, took some photos and then walked past the Zoo up the restaurant and then to the Food booth were we got fries. We then walked by the pool and then out the main entrance on Bloor St. I was wondering if anyone has dropped of any found keys. Peacock Feathers, July 8, 2010 , posted by maryrose , maryroserosso@hotmail.com Hello! I have a friend that is getting married in December and she is doing a peacock theme and needs a lot of feathers....I understand that they are molting now and was wondering if she could have/buy some of the feathers!?!?!?!? please let me know at maryroserosso@hotmail.com kids in pool, July 6, 2010 , posted by Denise , dna.chun@gmail.com Hi! previous posting, July 5, 2010 , posted by P Lewis , pclewis233@gmail.com Sorry, I listed my email address incorrectly regarding the woman that I would like to contact me, could you please update it to read pclewis233@gmail.com Woman I'd like to contact, July 5, 2010 , posted by Pete , pclewis23@gmail.com In late March of this year I met a woman at Dog Hill in High Park who was visiting 'the Hill' with her husband and daughters to watch the dogs play and consider which breed the future addition to their family might be. I would really like to reconnect with this lady to hopefully gain further insight into her illness... if she happens to read this or someone knows who this person is (mid to late thirties, 2 young daughters, fit athletic appearing husband) please contact me. We can confirm identity with details of our conversation pertaining to the illness. Pool, July 2, 2010 Any idea where one can find the summer schedule for the outdoor pool in High Park? The recognition of the existence of a pool in the park is strangely absent from this site. The City of Toronto teasingly acknowledges its existence with a link to a schedule in the Summer Fun Guide, but the link doesn\'t work. When you peruse the Summer Guide old school (hard copy) there is no mention of a pool in the park. Any ideas out there? re: Zoo, July 2, 2010 , posted by Zoltan The zoo is open in September/October and as far I know you don't need to book a visit. Just be sure not to let the kids feed the animals. High Park Zoo, July 1, 2010 , posted by Karen Is the High Park Zoo open in September and October? Can a school bring students to the Zoo for a field trip? If so, do we need to book it? public pool, June 28, 2010 , zeylord@hotmail.com hi i would like to know how can i view the schedule, when is the pool going to open for public in your website. i tried going to the sports but can't find it. lost camera, June 27, 2010 To whom it may concern, job opportunity, June 24, 2010 , posted by Casey , casey_c420@hotmail.com Hello, I wanted to inquire about how one would work in your zoo, attending to the animals. I have a background in this field and am a curent volunteer at the Toronto Wilflife Centre. If you could give any information regarding this that would be awesome. June 23, 2010 I saw on your webpage that "no charcoal BBQs are allowed in the park." childrens' programs, June 22, 2010 , posted by Victoria , vikkiparadise@hotmail.com Hi! I was wondering if you had any childrens' summer nature education programs for groups who visit the park. Any info. would be greatly apreciated! order, June 22, 2010 , posted by David Sandler , davidsandler76@gmail.com Hello, Wheelchair accebility, June 21, 2010 , posted by Melonie , msampson@vitacls.org We are big fans of High Park and are frequent visitors, I am hoping to bring individuals with mobility issues to visit also so... Canada day events, June 19, 2010 , brownrootz@gmail.com I read somewhere but can't find the info now that there are events for the family on Can day at High park this year. Can you send me the details please? Swansea Reunion, June 16, 2010 , posted by Deanna Hi Folks, Birthday Party, June 14, 2010 , posted by Sudhakar , sudhakar_m@yahoo.com Hello, Summer Employee party, June 14, 2010 , posted by Mila , dhakim@cohos-evamy.com Hello There Great site, June 13, 2010 , posted by skeg Hi - visiting from Halifax, NS. What a fantastic website! Thank you very much for all the great info - comprehensive and well laid-out. RE: dragon slide, June 11, 2010 Dragon slide, dragon slide, hmmmm, can't recall seeing it last time I was at the park. Check out pictures of the playground but no dragon slide there. Sorry... RE: Lost collar, June 11, 2010 , posted by Website Editor I am very glad to hear about the lost shock collar! As an activist for humane treatment of animals I condemn the use of shock collars as well as any other devices that inflict pain on animals. If anyone finds the shock collar, please destroy it and put it in the garbage. Or find someone who uses shock collars for their dog and ask them if they would like to give it a try around their necks. Lost collar, June 11, 2010 Hi! I was at the park yesterday afternoon and lost a very expensive shock collar for my dog. It's blue and has innotek written on it. If anyone found it pls call xxx-xxx-xxxx (phone number removed by editor) Plays in the park, June 9, 2010 , posted by Jocelynn Smith , jjsmith104@hotmail.com Do you have any free plays going on in the park this summer if so when? Lost tripod, June 9, 2010 , posted by Kim , kbtran58@yahoo.com Hi June 9, 2010 Do you still have the big dragon slide? I remember that from when I was a kid. Black Oak Cafe, June 8, 2010 , posted by Adrian Blake , adrian.blake@sympatico.ca My wife and I are long-time High Park residents and we use the park every day. The one thing we've really been appalled by is the complete lack of maintenance of the Black Oak Cafe. We were very pleased when it was opened but in just a very few years we've seen it steadily erode to resemble a derelict building. The security enclosure and main door is full of graffiti, the paint is badly peeling on every part of the structure that's wood, there are no longer any hanging baskets (the ones that were there were abandoned and left to rot in their pots), and no repair was ever done when a nearby tree fell onto the structure supporting the hanging baskets a couple of years ago. The roof is covered with moss and appears that it will have to be replaced much sooner than it should. This is one of the first structures anyone (i.e. first-time visitors) see when entering the main park entrance from Bloor Street. It's a disgrace and shameful that this has been allowed to happen, especially since the city's largest park should be a role model for the rest of Toronto's parks. Who is running this operation and when will it be fixed? Canada Day, June 7, 2010 , posted by Andrea , andreacwilson@hotmail.com I'm wondering if there are any activities scheduled in High Park for Canada Day. photoshoot permit, June 5, 2010 , posted by Isaac Oppong , cypter_11@hotmail.com Hi, i'm inquiring about getting a permit to have our wedding photos taken for an hour on saturday, august 7, 2010. Fishing. , June 3, 2010 , posted by Sadaf , sadaf18@gmail.com Hello. Shakespeare in the park, June 3, 2010 , posted by Marjorie Andrews , marjorie.andrews@ontario.ca Is there an event called Shakespeare in the Park. High Park, June 3, 2010 , posted by Lucy , lucyfern65@hotmail.com How long does it take to get a permit? Is alcohol allowed in the park? What is the parking fee? BBQ, June 2, 2010 , posted by Jen I read that there are no charcoal BBQ allowed on the High Park site but what about propane BBQ? Also,if I reserve an area to BBQ with more than 25 people, are there parkings reserved as well or is it just first come first serve basis? May 31, 2010 Hello, I am just wondering where Picnic Area # is located exactly? I went to find it few days ago, only found #9 at the location noted #8 on the map. But not #8 itself. And there is this circle of tables, is it #8? Thanks! Re: Snake in the park, May 31, 2010 , posted by Site admin Dear Linda, thank you for sharing the snake-story. If you spent more time roaming around in the forests, marshlands and riverbanks of Ontario with your eyes wide open to nature you'd find that there are a LOT of snakes all over the place, wild and free, proud and beautiful. They are infinitely more scared of you than you are scared of them so if you do nothing and give them a chance to "go" away they will. But like all animals (and humans), they'll do anything to defend themselves and save their lives if they are attacked and cornered (although 99% of them can not possibly harm humans): so the strategy is simple: leave them be. Maybe take a picture to remind you of the diversity of species and the beauty of nature and be graceful that you are part of it. Pinics, May 30, 2010 , posted by Hilda , hilda.c.smith@gmail.com I was unclear if BBQing was allowed in the pinic areas. And does one have to book ahead of time? Careers, May 29, 2010 , posted by Sarita De Souza , saritadesouza@yahoo.ca I would be very interested in finding out what positions you have available in animal care at the zoo (currently), if there are any available. Thanks. I saw a snake in the mini zoo roaming free! It was soooo scary! , May 29, 2010 , posted by linda , noor im a student who went on a feild trip with the rest of my class to high park on may 5th. me and my friends really wanted to see the mini zoo and so after having lunch we made that our next stop. we enjoyed looking at the different animals and when we were leaving the mini zoo we saw a snake! It wasn't in a cage like all the other animals, it was just slithering around in the open!This is what happened, my teacher my friends and i were happily laughing and talking and leaving the mini zoo when all of a sudden one of my friends screamed "AAAAAAHH! SNAKEEEE!!!!" of course i didnt believe her at first i mean come on a snake out in the open, free, not in a cage? But when i looked down i had a heart attack! THERE ACTUALLY WAS A SNAKE! AND IT WASN'T IN A CAGE! YES, RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF ME WAS A SNAKE! And im a person who hates all reptiles ESPECIALLY SNAKES! Im traumatised by them! And of course i wasnt the only one who had looked down and was shocked to actually find a snake right there in our feet!!!!! I started hyperventilating! I was soo shocked for a few seconds i didn't move! It wasnt until my friends pulled me that i started running up the steps leading out of the mini zoo! i cannot explain how i felt, what a scary experience it was for me, i mean of course i've seen snakes but that's on tv where i know im safe sitting on my couch and i know that it's not gonna come out of the tv or in the zoo where they are in a closed space not out in the open! But i NEVER would have thought i would ever come face to face with a snake roaming freely! It was the talk of the year!"Oh My God you know we went to high park and saw a SNAKE!!" I had been having the best time at high park and it was going to be my favourite feild trip up until we saw that snake! And for me that SNAKE changed everything! I still say it was a fun trip and i feel really cool when i tell people i saw a real live snake but i would think twice before going there again. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT HAPPENED! zoo, May 25, 2010 there are also mandarin ducks SAFE AT NIGHT?, May 20, 2010 Hi, re: dogs off leash comment, May 18, 2010 , posted by Site Admin Whoever left the comment about dogs not being allowed off leash outside the park and saying that the proper authorities have been notified: Good for you! I'm glad that you have lots of free time and thank you for caring about the safety of people visiting High Park. How about the "proper authorities" first make sure that there are no cigarette butts EVERYWHERE and beer bottles and other garbage and cars don't speed and people don't contaminate the waters with all sorts of junk and once all of the above is taken care of, only then start issuing $500+ fines for decent people who walk their 10 year old dogs off the leash. May 18, 2010 Actually you are not allowed to let your dog off your leash AT ALL in off-leash areas. And I have already notified the proper authorities that this website is promoting illegal off-leash activity in High Park. Class Visit, May 17, 2010 , posted by A. Kouimtzis , angela.kouimtzis@tel.tdsb.on.ca Hi I am a Kindergarten Teacher wondering about visiting high park with my class and what we could do while we were there....My teaching partner and I are considering Mid-June. Camping overnight, May 16, 2010 , jennytranjt@gmail.com Hi, Cherry blossoms are over, May 4, 2010 This post is to confirm that the Sakura (cherry) trees are no longer in bloom for 2010. They are very, very, very unlikely to start blooming again so please stop asking if they are still in bloom or not. They aren't:( Further inquiries in 2010 about cherry blossoms will be ignored. cherry blossom, May 3, 2010 hey.. any of you visited the park this weekend? i am planning to visit the park next weekend and was wondering if the cherry blossoms are still there Cherry trees on May 1, May 1, 2010 There are still some flowers on the trees but it's not as nice as last week and the week before. Not as enjoyable. But the trees are beautiful nevertheless. Even if you missed the early blossoming of the Sakura trees, there is so much to see and do in High Park that by the time you leave you'll forget that you went there for the Cherry blossoms. I'm not even sure why it's such a big deal....my neighbour's garden has a cherry tree...no Japanese...but it looked georgeous when it was blooming. And other trees are also in bloom. Just as nice to me, I like them all equally. April 30, 2010 Can anybody please give some idea which part of the park still has Sakura in bloom? I want to go this weekend.. Blossoms, April 30, 2010 Hi, if I go today, are the blossoms still full bloom or are they gone? Previous comments on the 28th suggests both. re: saturday or sunday?, April 29, 2010 Come on...you're asking if it's better to go on a Saturday or a Sunday? Do you also need advice about what condiments to put on your hot dog? A little more independence please. Check the weather forecast maybe. April 29, 2010 I\'m planning on going this coming weekend, is it better to go on saturday may 1st or sunday may 2nd and what time is best to go see? pls let me know! thx! sakura is done., April 28, 2010 , posted by e1969 I went there today. Sakura is done. Be early next year. Cherry trees still blooming, April 28, 2010 A quick update: the cherry trees are still in full bloom as of April 28. How to reserve parks , April 26, 2010 , posted by Alec , alec.mccleave@sac.on.ca Who do we contact to make reservations for High Park. What are the possible costs, and what are some dates that it is available. Furthermore the what are some of the risk managements. lost article, April 26, 2010 , posted by Michelle Norman , shaynan44@hotmail.com My name is Michelle Norman, I was at High Park on Saturday, April 24th. I may have lost my wallet at high park, the last time I recall seeing my wallet was at the restaurant around 1:00 pm. I am trying to find a number to call regarding lost articles but haven\'t been able to do that. Please contact me as soon as possible to let me know. Thank you. You can contact me at 416-856-2896. Monday April 26, April 26, 2010 How are the cherry blossoms today? Going there for an engagement shoot, hope its still in bloom! Wedding destination? , April 25, 2010 , posted by Mr Tracy Branch , tracyb64@comcast.net Would like to inquire more information about a using High Park as a possible wedding destination. What are permit requirements (price, etc), what are restrictions with the areas in the park (i.e.: chairs, amplified sound, possible indoor option as inclement weather back up, etc.) CHERRY BLOSSOM, April 23, 2010 , chiqui14@gmail.com is it too late to see the cherry blossom on MAy 2? my sister is arriving from Philippines, and I think to see the cherry the cherry blossom will be a great experience. re: community garden, April 23, 2010 The community garden is still there, it's called Allotment Gardens and it's located (surrounded) by the dog park. The cost for one unit is approx. $50/yr - call the City of Toronto to confirm. Community Garden, April 23, 2010 , monicaduncan@rogers.com Hi, There used to be a community garden in High Park, no mention of it on this site. Is it gone? URGENT: Cherry Blossoms, April 22, 2010 , posted by Anita Foley , foley_av@yahoo.ca Hello there, RE: Wheel chair accessible? , April 22, 2010 Yes, there are paved walkways by Hillside Gardens that are wheelchair accessible and the trees close to the Zoo's parking lot are also wheelchair accessible. Wheel chair accessible?, April 22, 2010 , posted by karen I am planning to see the cherry blossom this Saturday with my parents. Is wheel chair accessible for both of your cherry blossom walks? Thanks! HIGH PARK FACILITIES, April 21, 2010 , posted by Carol I vsited High Park for the first time today (Apr 21, 2010) and enjoyed the natural surroundings. However, the state of the washroom facilities was disgusting. It is exceedingly disappointing to find that the toilets were in a very unhygenic condition. Is this the city of Toronto? timings, April 20, 2010 I would like to know the earliest timing in the morning that the park is open from and what time it is open till. Cherry Blossoms, April 20, 2010 , posted by Bonnie Dickson They Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom this sunday (april 18th). Cherry Blossoms, April 19, 2010 , posted by monica , moonlit_dreamz@hotmail.com Will the blossoms still be in bloom on April 30th? How long do they usually last, I don\'t want to miss it =( Cherry Blossom, April 19, 2010 , posted by Admad , Admad@gmail.com Is the coming wkend April 24 - 25 a good time to come for Cherry Blossom? re: cafes, April 19, 2010 Yes, there is a cafe / restaurant right by the parking lot next to Hillside Gardens (where the cherry trees are). The place is open for breakfast too. cafes, April 18, 2010 i'm planning on visiting the park tomorrow for the cherry blossom and i haven't been in the area before so i was wondering if there were any nice coffee shops/lunch spots near by? April 18, 2010 The cherry trees are in full bloom on April 18 but there are some buds that aren't fully open so the weekend of the 25th should also be a good time to see the beautiful flowers. wedding picture, April 17, 2010 I want to take my pre-wedding picture in high park, do i need to get permit? April 17, 2010 pls tell us if the sakura fully blooms. I plan to go there next week I don\'t wanna miss it Lockers, April 17, 2010 Hello, Sakura tree / cherry blossoms update, April 16, 2010 Hi everyone, re: picnic tables, April 15, 2010 If you are a small group and wish to picnic at High Park you don't need a reservation, it's first come first serve. Enjoy! April 14, 2010 I have a commitment on April 17&18, so am planning to visit High Park on April 24 or 25. Would the cherry trees still be blooming or do you think it\'d be too late? small picnic, April 14, 2010 , posted by Kim , kbardee@gmail.com Are there picnic tables in high park for a small, casual picnic? I know you have the 18 designated areas that require reservations but what if it's a small group? We don't need to grill anything. Do you have small picnic benches/tables scattered elsewhere in high park? April 14, 2010 , posted by AK Thanks for the update! Do they usually stay open for a week or so? Blooms Apr-17 , 2010, April 13, 2010 , posted by Melissa The High Park Nature Centre (see website URL below) is expecting the sakuras to start blooming Apr 17/18, 2010. lockers, April 13, 2010 , lafrance__a@hotmail.com Hello, cherry bloom, April 13, 2010 I am planning to go this weekend April 17-18. I am pretty sure they will be fully bloomed by then :) April 12, 2010 Thanks Renuka for your update!! Will check daily!! Sakura, April 11, 2010 Went to see the Sakura today - the buds are still tight but pink. If you go to this link you can find some pictures i took. SAKURA?, April 7, 2010 , posted by Tanya , kearneytanya@hotmail.com Hey All .. I live out of town in London, and we want to come see the trees! Please SOMEONE let us know in advance when they're ready so we can plan a trip! April 7, 2010 when was High park founded? Cherry Blossom, April 5, 2010 , theowu@gmail.com Hi, May Day, April 4, 2010 , posted by Fleur , mary_fleur@rogers.com Hi there, I want to bring my children to the may day celebration this year in the park. Does anyone have any information about when it gets rolling and who is performing etc? BBQ, April 1, 2010 Hi Michael, BBQ, March 31, 2010 , posted by Michael , rocklandpools@yahoo.ca You state on the picinic information page that no charcoal BBQ allowed and then a the bottom of the page you state most people use a combo of prepared foods and meat and veggies to BBQ. Sooo, can we barbque, are there desinated sites or what is the deal..... March 31, 2010 Anyone knows how\'s the sakura doing? we would like to visit this long weekend. March 31, 2010 Is the park open this Friday, Apr 2, 2010? Sakura Hanami at High Park, March 31, 2010 with early spring, cherry blossoms would probably be early, too. we\'re planning to see mid-april. restaurant, March 31, 2010 , posted by Jaybee Are there any restaurants in the park? - I\'m hoping to hook up with some friends for lunch on Friday and thinking that would be a good place to meet. when will high park distribute composite soil?, March 28, 2010 , posted by Grace As I remembered, a couple of years ago, there had an event in one day in April. People can pick up composite soil there for free. Can we still do the same thing this year? and do you know when? baseball, March 26, 2010 , posted by ct , colinturley1@yahoo.ca Does anyone know how to get on a baseball/softball team that has its leage games in the park? re: admission fees, March 26, 2010 No admission fees to enter High Park. It's free. Wohoo! March 25, 2010 Do we need to pay entrance fee to high park? Will we be informed via this forum when the blossom of cherry trees(Sakura trees)? March 24, 2010 , posted by C I was wondering if wedding photography is allowable in High Park? Cherry Blossoms 2010, March 22, 2010 Hi, does anyone know if Cherry Blsooms will bloom earlie this year b/c the weather is getting warmer sooner? When will we know of the date? school group tours, March 22, 2010 , posted by Karen Munro , karendmunro@gmail.com I would like to book a tour of the zoo for my Grade 2 class in May or June. I brought my class to the zoo last year and the tour was excellent. I can\'t find the web site now. Re: Photographer in dog park, March 22, 2010 Well, apart from contacting the police about this strange photographer, not much else comes to mind. The police may be able to set up surveillance or whatever they think is best to ensure the safety of park-goers. Dog park Photographer, March 20, 2010 , posted by Anon I've been visiting the off-leash dog park for over 2 years now and I really enjoy taking my dog there. Over the last year I noticed a man who is at the park everyday with a powerful camera. Last summer I watched him secretly take photos of several woman and girls while they weren't looking. I was shocked. I wanted to think the best so I ignored it. Well, he has continued to take secret photos of women and girls in the park nearly every week. I even saw him taking a photograph of me! I was so scared that I left the park immediately and I'm afraid to return. He is a large man with a shaved head and he has a large 'Dogue de Bordeaux' with him at all times. I would like to go back to the park but I'm too afraid. What should I do? Location of cherry blossoms, March 19, 2010 The cherry trees are around Hillside Gardens and there are also some next to the children's playground. March 18, 2010 Hi, re: Cherry Blossoms, March 18, 2010 The Cherry trees (Sakura trees) usually blossom around late April and early May. New born lamb, March 17, 2010 , posted by Simona Margaritescu , P_aurantiogriseum@yahoo.ca Hi, March 15, 2010 hi...I was wondering if you know when the cherry blossoms will bloom this year. Thank you. campgrounds?, March 11, 2010 , posted by Sonja As far as I know, there are no designated campgrounds and I don't think you are allowed. But I'm not sure. Weddings, March 11, 2010 , posted by BK , Kostka_b@hotmail.com Hello there, I grew up in High Park, and so has my fiancee. We have a lot of memories in high park and would really love to have a quick ceremony for our wedding here. I've been getting mixed messages about whether they are allowed with a permit. There is a February 28, 2010 message posted that it is permitted. Please let me know if it really is allowed. I heard there is a new law no longer allowing photography either? I find this to be ridiculously horrible! There are so many people who have wonderful memories here and it should be permitted! How is this the only park in Toronto which would not allow the community to enjoy and share there special moments? pine trees in high park, March 11, 2010 , posted by margot , margotsexton8@gmail.com I am looking for info on the names of the various pine trees in High Park...and any accompaning pictures. I am trying to learn about trees and if there is a list of the actual names of the trees in the park, i would greatly appreciate it. ie. scots pine, austrian pine? etc preschool field trip, March 10, 2010 , posted by Miriam , miriamriches@hotmail.com Hi there, We are hoping to plan a field trip to HIgh Park for our preschool class. The dates we are looking at is May 17th and May 18th (there are two different groups we would be bringing). We hope to include a train ride etc for the kids. We would plan to be at the park for 10am and would leave around 11:30...coould you send me any info that may be helpful in planning such a trip. Feeding animals in the Zoo , March 10, 2010 On 3 different occasion I have been in the Zoo with my small children and encountered a man, the same man, feeding the animals and encouraging young children to do so. He also seems to be too friendly with the little children, especially the boys. As a parent this makes me very uncomfortable and a bit concerned for our neighbourhood, and the children who play in our parks. re: photography, March 8, 2010 Absolutely. You can take as many pictures as you like but please stay on marked trails. March 7, 2010 Hello, was curious if photography is allowed in this park? not wedding photography, just regular photography of the landscape and nature? re: Zoo, March 5, 2010 Yes, the zoo is open on Saturdays. About the zoo, March 5, 2010 , posted by Mahvish , mahvish_kahn@hotmail.com
High Park question, March 2, 2010 , annalee55@hotmail.com Hi, RE: hours, February 28, 2010 As far as I know the park if open 24/7 but you may not be able to drive in before 6am and after dusk. RE: fire pits, February 28, 2010 I am not aware of any fire pits in High Park. I checked out the City's official website and it doesn't list "fire pits" in the list of facilities. If you want to have a campfire or BBQ by a fire-pit then you could go to the Center Islands. There are 4 fire pits on the Island Park but you need to get a permit first to use them. Getting married in High Park, February 28, 2010 You can get married in High Park but you need a permit from the city first. Please call the City at 416-338-0338 (Access Toronto) and choose the Marriage Licenses option. February 26, 2010 Hi, I was wondering if there are any fire pits that the public can use? Something similar to a campground fire pit is what I had in mind. Thank you. wedding, February 26, 2010 , fay_ru@hotmail.com Can you get married in High Park and if so do you need permits or have to contact anyone Hours of Operation, February 24, 2010 , posted by Mike , mike_gibbons@juno.com I was wondering about the park's hours of operation will be this Saturday February 27th, 2010. re: Poisonous plants, February 21, 2010 someone asked about poisonous plants in High Park. I'm only aware of poison ivy but if you stay on the marked trails this shouldn't be a concern. feeding zoo animals, February 20, 2010 Greetings, February 19, 2010 Are there public lockers available? Poisonous plants, February 17, 2010 , posted by Kelly , kelly.rapson@gmail.com To Whom It May Concern: Re Litter, January 31, 2010 , posted by John Kattan , johnkattan@rogers.com Hi there, Park Permit, January 31, 2010 , posted by Ana Pereira , anapereira316@gmail.com Hi I was just wondering if there is a permit fee that we need to get for wedding pictures? Volunteer Work, January 21, 2010 , e.xcel@hotmail.com Is there any volunteer opportunities at high park? Greenhouse, January 15, 2010 Is there a fee to enter the greenhouse at High Park? snow on skii trails ?, January 13, 2010 , posted by DavidHenderson , dehenderson1@lycos.com I was plannibng to do some cross country skiing in the park as I haver done in past years. Now I live some distance from the park and have no knowledge of the amount of snow available on the ski trails or if it is apt for such usage. Park Bench, December 31, 2009 , posted by Matt , C I wanted to know if you replace the park benches, and if its possible to purchase one of your park benches? One of them has great sentimental value Green Waste/Compost, December 24, 2009 I have recently relocated to Toronto and now live in a 6 storey apartment on Bloor St. W. just around the corner from the park. I moved from a house where I regularly separated my green waste. This is not the policy in my building. Does High Park have anything I can participate in as far as bringing my green waste to a site at the park? First in Google, December 22, 2009 , posted by Admin We're glad to announce that the highparktoronto.com website now ranks #1 in Google if someone searches for "high park toronto". Hurray! Skating Rink, December 22, 2009 I would like to know if the skating rink is open at all times for free skating like other ourdoor rinks. OR are there designated times for different rink activities? renta, December 18, 2009 , posted by leslie , leslieparreira@hotmaill.com hi i wanted to rent or book an area for my little girls birthday and wantted to know how i go about doing so Add your comment, question or answer nowHigh Park, 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M6R 2Z3, Canada. | Contact us |
