Picnic areas at High Park in Toronto

High Park has 18 designated picnic sites. If a group of more than 25 people wish to have a picnic you are required to obtain a permit by calling City of Toronto to reserve a spot at 416-392-8188. Permits are $53.50 including taxes. We cannot, on this website, respond to inquires regarding picnic site reservations.

Each picninc area is marked with a wooden pole with a number on the top of it and reminders that no charcoal BBQs are allowed in the park. Also, please note that dogs are supposed to be on a leash everywhere except inside the designated dog park. I have, however, seen well behaved dogs off leash sitting around the benches and picnic tables and nobody will bother you for that. Not even the park rangers/guards.

There are garbage and recycling bins near each picnic area so please use them. It is very important that you clean up before you leave so others can enjoy the site just like you did.

For your convenience there are 7 washrooms across the park operating seasonally (some open all year).

Most people bring a combination or ready made food from home and meat and veggies to barbeque. While the parents prepare the food kids can play games on the grass which is nicely maintainted all year. There are several playgrounds in the park including the Children's Adventure Playground on the east side.

If your burn your burger you can visit the restaurant or the hot dog place where good quality food is served at reasonable prices.

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High Park, 1873 Bloor Steet West, Toronto, ON, M6S, Canada