Underpass Park, Toronto

Name: Underpass Park
Address: Lower River St at Trolley Cres, Toronto, Canada

#292 among attractions in Toronto

Park, Relax in park

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Underpass Park is a public space designed by PFS Studio and The Planning Partnership located beneath the overpasses of Adelaide Street, Eastern Avenue, and Richmond Street in the West Don Lands neighbourhood of Toronto. The first phase of the development features a playground, basketball courts, and skate park, and was officially opened by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford on August 2, 2012. The park is an initiative of Waterfront Toronto, and is the 18th public space that the group has built or revitalized since 2005 in the Toronto waterfront district. The initial phase of Underpass Park cost approximately $6 million, paid for mostly by Government of Canada. A second phase, cost $3.5 million, opened in the spring of 2013. ()

Created: 2012Elevation: 259 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°39'21"N, 79°21'18"W

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Lower River St at Trolley CresDowntown Toronto (Corktown)Toronto Canada

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Underpass Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Lawrence Market, De Grassi Street, St. Paul's Basilica, True Love Cafe.

1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, St. Lawrence Market is not merely a destination; it is an institution that embodies the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. With roots dating back to the early 1800s, this bustling market has become a cornerstone for...
0.6 miNE
Park
De Grassi Street, Toronto
17 min walk • De Grassi Street is a side street located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was named after Captain Filippo "Philip" De Grassi, an Italian-born soldier who emigrated to Canada with his family in 1831 and settled in York, Upper Canada.
0.4 miW
Church
St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto
10 min walk • St. Paul's Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic congregation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 83 Power Street in the Corktown neighbourhood, just east of downtown, near the intersection of Queen and Parliament streets.
0.8 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
True Love Cafe, Toronto
22 min walk • George's Spaghetti House was a jazz club located at 290 Dundas Street East in Toronto.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Enoch Turner School, Toronto
10 min walk • Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a historic site and museum owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust. The school was built in 1848 when it was known as the Ward School. The building is located at 106 Trinity Street between King Street East and Eastern Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. Canada. It is the oldest school standing in the city.
0.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Little Trinity Anglican Church, Toronto
10 min walk • Little Trinity Anglican Church is a parish church of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is located at 425 King Street East in the Corktown neighbourhood, just east of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Young People's Theatre, Toronto
21 min walk • Young People's Theatre is a Canadian producer of theatre for youth and Toronto's oldest not-for-profit theatre company. Founded in 1966 by Susan Douglas Rubeš, YPT originally operated out of the now-demolished Colonnade Theatre on Bloor Street.
~1900 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto
10 min walk • The Young Centre for the Performing Arts is a theatre in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto, Canada. It is a brand-new theatre built into 19th-century-era Victorian industrial buildings.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Theatre Museum Canada, Toronto
12 min walk • The Theatre Museum Canada was founded by Herbert Whittaker in 1982, for the purpose of preserving and celebrating Canada's theatrical cultural heritage. The museum's honorary patron is Christopher Plummer.
1 miSW
Park, Farmer's market, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market North, Toronto
25 min walk • St. Lawrence Market North is a public market in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It hosts a variety of markets, including a farmers' market, an antique market and Christmas trees daily from mid-Nov. to Dec. 24. The site has been a farmer's market since 1803.
~560 ftSE
Waterfront
West Don Lands, Toronto
3 min walk • The West Don Lands are the site of a neighbourhood under construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is bordered by the Don River, King Street, Parliament Street and the rail line adjacent to the Gardiner Expressway. It is 80 hectares in size. A former industrial area, the area is being rebuilt as a mixed-use neighbourhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Underpass Park?

Nearby attractions include Old Eastern Avenue Bridge, Toronto (3 min walk), West Don Lands, Toronto (3 min walk), Queen Street Viaduct, Toronto (4 min walk), Corktown Common, Toronto (7 min walk).

How to get to Underpass Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Underpass Park:

Tram

River Street • Lines: 501, 501;301, 504B (4 min walk)

Bus

King Street East • Lines: 121 (3 min walk)
Queen Street East • Lines: 121 (4 min walk)

Metro

King • Lines: 1 (32 min walk)
Sherbourne • Lines: 2 (40 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (38 min walk)