Located west of downtown Toronto on Bloor Street West, High Park is a municipal park that consists of 400 acres of mixed natural and recreational areas. Opened in 1876, High Park features gardens, playgrounds, and a zoo, as well as cultural, educational, and sporting facilities.

Situated just north of Lake Ontario, about one third of High Park has been kept in its natural state to serve as an example of the rare local oak savannah ecosystem. Within the park are two ravines, many walking trails, several ponds (including a spring-fed pond), picnic areas, and much more. Popular events such as “Shakespeare in the Park” also take place in High Park.

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