Corktown Commons

I have no idea what Sonia A is talking about??! This place is amazing for the community and for families. Its state of the art with creative ways for children to play. I couldn’t get my nephew to leave the place.

It’s an awful area under a bridge. This area use to be garbage dump grounds for the city of Toronto and it shows in the plantation there. Too many bugs, creepy people, and a mating zone for Mosquitos in a few of their «so-​called» dirty dark water ponds. I dunno If it should be called a park!

BOTTOM LINE: Proof that when you remove the Toronto City Council as the sole financial decider, Toronto can become a world class city.
When was the last time a park was built in downtown, let alone one so well designed? Well, this park was developed by the Watertown Toronto, which is funded by the governments of Canada, Ontario and the City of Toronto. It is only half completed at this point and will close after mid-​September to complete the rest of it, so go quick!
The space is gorgeous with marshlands, elevations, open grass fields and playsets (swings, slides, teeter totters, etc.). The giant slide which must be at least a storey-​and-​a-​half high is reason enough to visit. You can see the residences being built next to it to house the Pan-​am athletes next year.
If this is a preview of what Waterfront Toronto can do, I think we’re gonna be in good hands. I’m looking forward to their next stage in redeveloping the waterfront.

My first review on the go!
Beautiful new public space. Nice to see the Waterfront Toronto plan making some progress.
Lots of kiddies playing in the splash pad area. There was a serious lack of shade though throughout the park. Hopefully something they remedy in the future.
Speaking of, the park is only open until September 2^nd. So check it out while you can!

My roomie comes down here with the pup a lot. They love it! But finally I got my very own self down to see what the commotion is about.
I love it too!
So glad they (mysterious ‘they’ people who build parks) have done something so great with this former waste of space. Winding paths through plants and ponds. Grassy areas to sit and chill or play with your pup or young’uns. I saw dozens of bees in the gardens. BEES! I’m so happy they have a fun place to drink tons of flowers and be around their fun buzzy friends. Don’t worry, they were very focused on the flowers, and not at all focused on me.
We wandered down to the play area to check it out. Super fun. Big slide, teeter-​totter, and swings. I’m young at heart and took a turn on the swings myself, just to make sure they were up to par. The splash pad wasn’t splashy, but it looked like it’d be tons o’ fun with the water turned on.
I’ll be coming back.
Giving it 4 stars for now. But when it’s completed, i’ll update :)
p. s. there is also some revitalizing going on underneath the overpass at Eastern Ave. More playground structures on the West side of River, and some basketball hoops on the East side. Bring a ball down and enjoy a game in the shade.

Corktown Commons is an amazing addition to Toronto’s public infrastructure.
First of all, it’s an great park with meandering paths, lots of trees, a playground, a splash pad and a small pond. What makes this place even better is that it also serves as flood protection for the neighborhood around it.

I cannot believe how beautiful this new park is! I went here for the first time today and was totally impressed. I loved LOVED strolling along the paths, watching the dragonflies, and listening to the frogs in the ponds. It is beautifully planted already and when the construction is fully finished on all the surrounding condos, this place is going to be completely amazing! What a bonus right in my backyard! The water park was dope too and it made me wish I was a kid!