The sunshine has been out all week, but the air is definitely getting cooler! As temps drop, so does some of our interest in outdoor recreation, but with a mild Fall ahead there is still plenty of time to enjoy hiking, biking and all the fabulous green spaces in the city. Stepping outside and simply breathing in the crisp Fall air never fails to elevate my mood, and I find nothing clears my head and inspires my creativity as much as a stroll through my local park. (I love to bring a blanket and a book along too!)
One of my favourites is the large and lovely Christie Pits Park, located right across from the Christie subway station, at Christie St. and Bloor St. West.
Considered one of Toronto’s biggest and most well-loved green spaces alongside High Park and Trinity Bellwoods, Christie Pitts is a huge 8.9-hectare park with something for everyone. No wonder it’s become such a community hub!
In the warmer months, families love the splash pad, labyrinth and playground. There is also Alex Duff Memorial Pool that has a full 25m lap pool, splash pool, water slide and spring diving board – perfect on those humid August days when the clunking window A/C unit just isn’t cutting it!
Sports lovers rejoice! Christie Pits has something for almost any type of athlete; there are multi-purpose fields, volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts too!
This is an all-season entertainment space! In the winter, you can lace up your skates at the artificial rink, and the gentle slopes that surround the park are perfect for tobogganing (which was a favourite social-distanced outdoor activity amongst Torontonians this past winter).
It’s harvest time! Christie Pits Park has a large community garden, which is truly an urban treasure. Members of the community can grow their own food plants, herbs and flowers, but many choose to grow fruits and vegetables, which is a pastime that has gained much popularity during the pandemic. (Have you seen our post on Hipsteading and urbanites seeking to live off the land more sustainably? The Movement To Hipsteading During The Covid-19 Pandemic & Toronto Real Estate).
And if you’re not feeling overactive, trails meander and intersect the park, perfect for walkers, runners and strollers.
And while we’re currently touting its best qualities, none of this is new to most Torontonians. After all, this is a park with history; it was converted to parkland over a century ago in 1909. Those slopes that surround the parkland and today are known for great tobogganing pitches were formally the Christie Sand Pits.
Today, it has an active community association called the Friends of Christie Pits that bands together to keep the park beautiful and accessible for all. They also organized community events for all ages! Check them out!
How special would it be to live only minutes from one of Toronto’s best green spaces? What if you could take an invigorating and inspiring walk or have a family picnic on a whim? If you lived in a home with the proximity of our past listing on Hallam Street, you’d be just a short stroll away!
We call it: A Fantastic Flex House In Dovercourt Village – NOW SOLD!
We’re delighted to introduce you to this charming Flex House nestled on a 21 x 118 foot lot with laneway access to a quaint 2-car garage (plus it has approval for an as-of-right laneway dwelling!) Constructed in 1910 with a later 2-storey extension built on the rear of this dwelling, this residence possesses oodles of curb appeal.
Offering an intelligent flexible space plan, this property can be used in its current iteration as two 2-bedroom suites, or easily converted into a 3+1 bed, 2 bath residence with main floor family room. Need more space? This property has the as-of-right approvals for a 2-storey laneway dwelling of about 1350 square feet! Well-situated, well-proportioned, and welcoming, this residence is an ideal opportunity!
Contact James Ormston (james@urbaneer.com) or Steven Fudge (steve@urbaneer.com), with any questions.
Here’s another property we’ve sold nearby, which we called: An Authentic Brick & Beam Loft Townhouse In Little Italy’s Button Factory. Take a peek – it’s GORGEOUS!!
How many of these other 34 amazing Toronto parks located near properties we’ve promoted for sale or rent have you visited?
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Creativity & Ingenuity Intersect At Underpass Park In Corktown
Walking The Wonderful Williamson Park Ravine In The Upper Beach
Carefree At Cassels Park In The Upper Beach
Rennie Park: A Vital Lockdown Playground!
We Adore Kew Gardens In The Beaches
East Lynn Park: The Heart Of A Community
We Love Sorauren Park In Roncesvalles Village
Explore Expansive Sherwood Park In Midtown Toronto
Let’s Play At Riverdale Park East In Toronto
A Lotta Love For Toronto’s High Park
Splashing It Up At Berczy Park’s Dog Fountain
Toronto’s Terrific Trinity Bellwoods Park
Bickford Park: An Oasis Of Green
Let’s Catch Up At Earlscourt Park!
A Gold Star For Toronto’s Green Line Linear Park
Stephenson Park Near Main And Danforth
A Pocket Full Of Sunshine: Phin Avenue Parkette
Symphony Of The Senses At Harbourfront’s Toronto Music Garden
We Adore Kew Gardens In The Beaches
Thanks For Coleman Park At Main And Danforth
Barking Good Time At Baird Park
Strolling Massey Harris Park & Stanley Park On King West In Toronto
Ski The Slopes At Earl Bales Park Near Bathurst & Lawrence
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