Woodbine Park

I’ve only been to this park for events like jazz fest & Paw’s in the Park. It’s always been clean, good space. They have a stage at one end of the park. It’s a good park, check it out for the events it holds. I’ve always had a good time.

First time visiting as the annual summer Woofstock was taking place at this location. Quite a spacious, open area and there appeared to be a set stage for performances as well. It was by far a better location for a dog festival as compared to previous years it was held in the downtown area.
It is far to travel but its nice to have events take place. I hope the next years’ summer woofstock is the same.

This is a great park and much quieter than Ashbridges Bay Park. Lots of parking around and beautiful landscape. Check it out and you will not be disappointed.

Great place for a Festival

Grand parc à l’est de la ville où ont souvent lieu des festivals tout au long de l’année.
Huge park at the east side of the city hosting several festivals all year long.

Woodbine Park is a hidden gem in the east.
I ride my bike around or through this park almost everyday and it has so many personalities.
In the early morning you might find a couple people walking their dog. It’s so nice and secluded and peaceful near the pond. But in the afternoon it transforms in to a hub of activity. Mostly due to the splash pad in the west end of the park near Northern Dancer Blvd. If i was a kid i’d definitely be playing there! There are benches along some of the pathways near the pond and marsh areas. I just love it. Sit and watch the ducks and there is a pretty swan too.
In the summer there are several festivals that take place here as well. The Beaches Jazz Festival, Ribfest, Waterfront Blues Fest, the Muhtadi International Drum Festival, and just this past week as i was riding my bike home there was some kind of kids fair set up. I don’t know what it was, but there was trampolines, bouncy castle and a CN Safety Train tootin’ around. Looked super fun.
If you still want to enjoy the sun, but not get sand up in every crevice at the Beach, then cross the street to Woodbine Park, lay out your blanket and chill.

I’m not surprised that I am the first to review woodbine park. With the volume of traffic that goes to the beaches, it has often amazed me at how many people don’t realize that this venue is available right across the street from ashbridges bay.
The beauty of this park is that it is literally surrounded by trees, hills and a marsh making it almost invisible to the streets surrounding it (except for a small opening on coxwell (where there is free parking :))) The natural surroundings also create a great stage as the sound stays inside this natural enclosed arena but also dampens the noise to the surrounding homes and businesses.
I’ve visited here a couple of times for ribfests, blues concerts, you name it. Most are free and family friendly! The community does a good job of utilitizing this space in the summer to bring events to the beaches and if you have an opportunity to walk away from your volleyball game or your tanning sessions, walk into this nature theatre and see what event is playing… there is bound to be something every weekend in the summer…