Last updated on April 16, 2024

High Park Hours of Operation

High Park is a public park with no admission fee or specified entrance. Visitors can visit anytime, though remember you need to be mindful of the safety of yourself and the wildlife that shares the park. Be respectful of the surroundings and use common sense by staying on established paths and walkways to minimize any impact to the park’s ecosystem.

Don’t shake, grab or BREAK branches

Many people may not realize that when they’re trying to get the ‘perfect photo,’ grabbing or pulling down a branch can break or damage them. Do NOT take a small twig for a ‘souvenir’ as you damage the tree and invite pests and disease to enter the broken areas. It’s like you are getting an infection in an open wound.

Also, do NOT shake the branches to knock off petals prematurely, as it shortens the viewing time for others to view the tree and is an incredibly selfish act to perform that does no good for anyone.

You should take photos without touching the trees, enjoy the sights and smells of the blossoms and leave the park the same way you came to see it. This way, we all can get the chance to enjoy the sakura cherry blossom peak bloom.

DON’t Climb trees or place children or pets on branches

The Sakura cherry blossom trees are NOT as strong as North American trees and are more easily damaged by people climbing or placing their children or pets on limbs. Although it may seem cute and a wonderful picture moment, please DO NOT CLIMB or otherwise put any unnecessary weight on the trees because YOU WILL DAMAGE them as happened before in this example. Doing so will eventually shorten the life of the tree and lessen the impact of future blossom viewing.

NO VEhicles will be allowed into High Park during the Peak Bloom

Starting in 2019, High Park will again be closed to all vehicle traffic during the peak bloom. The city will announce ahead of time when the closure of cars and other vehicles will begin and end. During this time, parking will only be available on streets outside of the park or nearby. Other means of travel to the park are recommended, such as walking, biking, TTC, or third-party ride drop-off services.

TTC Wheel-Trans and City Staff will be the only vehicles allowed to enter the park. All other vehicles will not be permitted to enter the park during the peak bloom - no exceptions.

High Park Trackless Train

During the peak bloom, you can enjoy a 30-minute scenic ride on High Park’s seasonal Trackless Train, which run between 10:30 am to dusk.

Ticket Price (paid to the driver upon boarding):

$7/person for adults (age 13 to 64)
$5/person for children (age 2-12) and seniors (age 65+).

The train weaves through the park, picking up passengers along the way (see train stops marked on the Google map above). This includes stops near all the main locations to view the 3 main cherry blossom areas, as well as other attractions such as Grenadier Pond, the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground and High Park Zoo.

ACCESSIBLE AND SPECIAL NEEDS

TTC Wheel-Trans will be the only vehicles allowed to enter the park. You can learn more about this TTC Wheel-Trans service by visiting the website (link).

OTHER LOCATIONS IN TORONTO TO SEE CHERRY BLOSSOMS

The City of Toronto – Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has put together a comprehensive listing of 14 other other locations throughout Toronto where you can visit to see over 1,150 cherry blossom trees with no vehicle restrictions and no large crowds. These are great options to experience the blossoms without making the trip to High Park. Click here to see the Google map along with a full listing and description of each location.