Vaughan is a booming suburb north of Toronto and while most visitors and local residents will think about Vaughan Mills and Canada’s Wonderland but what a lot of people don’t know is that there’s an incredible wealth of green spaces, nature walks, and hiking trails nestled in the neighbourhood.

For anyone wanting to get a breath of fresh air and feel like you are hours up north when you’re only minutes around the corner, this is the definitive guide to the best parks in Vaughan with a spotlight on those with great walks and hiking trails.

14 Best Parks in Vaughan

best parks in vaughan and walking trails

Wrapped around the blocks of houses, strip malls, and commercial districts are a wealth of parks. There are easily hundreds of parks but which ones are worth a special trip out to explore?

Here are our picks for the top parks in Vaughan.

1. Bindertwine Park

bindertwine park trail sign

At first this might seem like an inconspicuous neighbourhood park but this is one of those hidden gems that is a gateway to so much more.

Located in Kleinburg and right by Islington Avenue, this is first-and-foremost a great family park packed with features such as large open fields, baseball diamond, soccer field, and tennis courts.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg as the park also is the start of a trail system called the William Granger Greenway that is well-maintained and follows a tumbling stream with plenty of green foliage.

This connects directly to the Canadian McMichael Art Collection and ends up in the next park on this list, Boyd Conservation Area. This is one portion of the Humber River Trail and itself is 5.7 kilometres long.

TIP: The McMichael Art Collection has paid parking ($7) so by starting off at Bindertwine Park and walking in, you can save a few bucks.

Along the way you’ll encounter numerous natural habitats, heritage resources, and cultural discoveries as this was an aboriginal trade route known as the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  299 Stegman’s Mill Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4H 3N5

Hours: 24/7

Features: Baseball diamond, soccer field, tennis court, and trail access to William Granger Greenway.

Distance:  8.9 km (William Granger Greenway)

Difficulty: Moderate (William Granger Greenway)

What’s nearby:  McMichael Art Gallery, Al Palladini Community Centre & Pierre Berton Library, Kleinburg Library, Kortright Centre, and Boyd Conservation Area.

Bathroom: No

Parking: Yes, free

Pets: Yes, as long as they are on-leash.

Fees: Free

MORE ABOUT THE PARK

Looking for more park inspiration?

For more ideas of where to go to catch a breath of fresh air in the GTA, head to our other lists of top parks.

2. Boyd Conservation Area

This is one of the most well-known green spaces in Vaughan. Located within the headwaters of the Don and Humber Rivers, this is a great park to get back to nature without having to go that far as it’s south of Rutherford Road.

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Key highlights include a steep-sided Humber River Valley and big hill that gives you gorgeous view points of the Humber River. The park is great for picnics with quite a number of areas to set up which makes it great for families. You then have a great trail system that takes you into the woods and man-made rapids that is also part of the William Granger Greenway.

You also have a really good chance of spotting wildlife such as garter snakes, tadpoles, frogs, and birds.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  8739 Islington Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6

Hours:

  • Weekends only: May 16 to June 14 and September 12 to September 27
  • Daily: June 20 to September 7
WeekdaysHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Website: Boyd Conservation Area

Features: Sports fields, hiking trails, and picnic sites.

Distance:  8.9 km (William Granger Greenway)

Difficulty: Moderate (William Granger Greenway)

What’s nearby:  McMichael Art Gallery, Al Palladini Community Centre & Pierre Berton Library, Kleinburg Library, Kortright Centre, and Bindertwine Park.

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes, included with entrance fee.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees: 

Adult (15+)$6.50
Senior (60+)$5.50
Youth (5-14)$4.50
Children (0-4)FREE

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3. Kortright Centre

kortright centre vaughan park woods
hiking the walking trails of kortright conservation centre

Kortright Centre is one of my favourite parks in Vaughan because of it’s well-roundedness in terms of having large green space for activities like picnics but also having an abundance of trails to choose from, and an educational centre focused on sustainable technology.

In fact, Kortright Centre has Canada’s largest educational demonstrations of renewable energy and technologies. This can be seen firsthand by participating in their renewable energy workshop.

In addition, Kortright has a ton of different programs for children and adults alike. All you have to do is check out their calendar of events.

Not to be missed as well is the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival which happens every year from March to April.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A6

Hours: Open to the public daily from 9:30AM to 4:00PM

Website: Kortright Centre for Conservation

Features: Green space, picnic sites, hiking trails, event venue space, gift shop, and education centre.

Distance:  16 km (total for 8 hiking trails)

Difficulty: Moderate

What’s nearby:  McMichael Art Gallery, Al Palladini Community Centre & Pierre Berton Library, Kleinburg Library, Boyd Conservation Area, and Bindertwine Park.

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes, included with entrance fee.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees: 

Adult (15+)$8.50
Senior (60+)$6.50
Youth (5-14)$3.00
Children (0-4)FREE

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4. Sonoma Heights District Park

sonoma heights park greenway walk in vaughan

At the south west corner of Islington Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive West is community park that has all the sports fixings including baseball diamond, bocce field, basketball court, skateboard park, soccer field, tennis courts, and a water park. This makes it awesome for kids.

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What you might not know though is that there is a really beautiful and relaxing paved, easy, and loop walk that takes you from Sonoma Heights District Park all the way to Napa Valley Park in the south.

The trail goes under the hydro lines and is in between residential neighbourhoods but it makes for an easy walk and is also great for rollerblading, cycling, and running.

TIP: While you can start at Napa Valley Park, Sonoma Heights has a parking lot.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  100 Sunset Ridge, Woodbridge, ON L4H 1T9

Hours: 24/7

Features: Green space, picnic sites, hiking trails, event venue space, gift shop, and education centre.

Distance:  2.6 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Napa Valley Park

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

5. Mapes Park and Rainbow Creek Park

mapes park on rainbow creek walk in vaughan

This is an awesome neighbourhood walk in Woodbridge just north of Highway 7.

Flanked by open green spaces, benches, and tall trees, you’ll love the meandering paved walkway and the flowing creek. The walk is easy with minimal inclines and great at all times in the day as it is well-lit as well.

mapes park entrance sign

Officially called Rainbow Creek Walk, this connects Mapes Park to the west and Rainbow Creek Park on the southern side.

To access the park, your best bet is the street parking is available at Mapes Park and Woodbridge Avenue. There is also a parking lot at Rainbow Creek Park.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  Mapes Park (190 Mapes Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8R4), Rainbow Creek Park (5450 Highway No. 7, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1G2)

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas.

Distance:  2.2 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby community centre)

Parking: Yes at Rainbow Creek Park, otherwise street parking is available.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

6. Nort Johnson Park

nort johnson park walk in vaughan

This is a gorgeous loop trail that runs alongside the Humber River that’s called the Riverwalk.

nort johnson park and humber river in vaughan

The Riverwalk loop is well-maintained, paved, and lit. It’s an easy trail with moderate inclination.

This will soon be one of your favourites especially with the river and the wispy willow trees.

nort johnson park treecaching trail

A neat little bonus bout this trail is that it is actually part of the Woodbridge TreeCaching Trail. This is a digital integration along a 1.5 km route that gives you an interactive way of identifying tree species through your phone through QR codes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  7800 Islington Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1T1

Hours: 24/7

Features: Pool, picnic areas, sports fields, seasonal Woodbridge Farmer’s Market, and TreeCaching.

Distance:  1.7 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena, Woodbridge Library, Woodbridge historic core and shops, and Seasonal Farmer’s Market.

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby pool/arena)

Parking: Yes at Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena or Fred Armstrong Parkette to the north.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

7. Giovanni Caboto Park

Just north of Highway 7 and Weston Road, is a hidden gem of a park that is packed with features that is perfect for kids and also many different walkways.

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giovanni caboto park jersey creek walk

This is just the beginning though as there’s a trail known as Jersey Creek. Linking Jersey Creek Park with Chancellor District Park, and Giovanni Caboto Park, you’ll be able to stroll through a large part of the local neighbourhood and enjoy a comfortable linear walk.

I recommend starting at Giovanni Caboto Park because this is where the parking is.

Kids will love this walk because there’s a pretty awesome dinosaur-themed sandbox along this walking trail.

Note that to go between the parks, you will have to cross neighbourhood intersections.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  Chancellor Dr., Woodbridge, ON L4L 7K9

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, splash pad, sports fields (tennis court, baseball diamond, soccer field, and basketball court), outdoor fitness, and picnic areas.

Distance:  2.6 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Chancellor Community Centre and Ansley Grove Library.

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby community centre/library)

Parking: Yes. There is also parking at the community centre and library or street parking.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

8. Vellore Hall Park

vellore hall park in vaughan

Wrapped around two scenic ponds and 4 Vaughan parks including Vellore Hall Park is the Vellore neighbourhood walk.

vellore hall woodlot

This is one of those walks that isn’t an obvious path but you can easily start at Vellore Hall Park, through the woodlot, head up and around the dual ponds, make your way over to Starling Park, up to Hawstone Park before coming back around down through Matthew Park.

What you’ll appreciate about this hike is that you’ll be able to cross through a dynamic range of scenery that goes from domesticated neighbourhood paths to forested nature.

vellore neighbourhood walk wild berry pond

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  9541 Weston Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4H 3A5

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, sports fields, splash pads, and picnic areas.

Distance:  4.7 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Vellore Village Community Centre and Library

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby community centre/library, and Matthew Park)

Parking: Yes. There is also parking at the community centre and library or street parking.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

9. Mackenzie Glen District Park

mackenzie glen park in vaughan

Neighbouring Mackenzie Glen Public School is a vast green space that covers a portion of the Bartley Smith Greenway.

mackenzie glen park bridge view

This is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure area. You can keep things easy by walking around the park itself which on its own is scenic especially with the view of the pond.

For those wanting to do an extended walk, there is a trail system that takes you north up to Teston Road and south towards McNaughton Road (passing by Melville Park along the way).

As a part of the Vaughan Local Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy, this was one of four parks selected for the building of new dog parks. This was completed in 2022.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  220 Cranston Park Ave, Maple, ON L6A 2M4

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, splash pad, sports fields (soccer field), picnic areas, and interpretive signs on history.

Distance:  3.2 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Maple Community Centre

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby community centre)

Parking: Yes

Pets: There is a dog park here. Otherwise, pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

10. Pheasant Hollow Park

pheasant hollow park entrance

This hiking trail is less about the park itself but where it’s connected to. Belonging to a trail called the Peter Rupert, there’s an entire wilderness escape here that includes the Golden Forest Pond and Cook Woodlot.

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While the park itself has the be one of the best groomed and extremely new, the woods across the street is where this walking trail really shines. Covering a large achrage of pristine woods of Sugar, Maple, Pine, Ash, Basswood, Bur Oak, Ironwood, and Elm, there are a ton of main and secondary paths to explore.

golden forest pond on peter rupert walking trail in vaughan park

Once you get to the other end, you have the Golden Forest Pond which is a large reservoir of water but teeming with life.

Come here for a great opportunity to spot birds, and see scenic landscapes.

peter rupert walking with paved cycling trail

The trail that runs up to Golden Forest Pond is also great for cyclers as they have dedicated bike lanes here.

Note that to access Cook Woodlot, you’ll need to cross Peter Rupert Avenue.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  201 Peter Rupert Drive, Maple, ON L6A 0V2

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports field (soccer field).

Distance:  2.8 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Golden Forest Pond and Cook Woodlot.

Bathroom: No

Parking: No, only street parking available and there’s plenty on the round about by the entrance to Cook Woodlot.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

11. Marita Payne Park

marita payne park in vaughan

Between Highway 407 and Dufferin is another outdoor oasis that I’m sure you’ve passed by many times without noticing.

marita payne park trail under highway 407

There are numerous linear and loop walking trails that take you around ponds, bridges, and creek. You also have the option of visiting the Glen Shields Park.

This hike is part of the Bartley Smith Greenway which means you can easily extend this hike north through the Highway 407 under-pass or south by following the creek.

marita payne park trail map

This park is awesome because all the main parts of the trail making it great for bicycles. There’s a large pond and that’s always a hit with the kids with all the ducks and geese that hang out there. Lastly, there’s a nice dynamic change of scenery from your general walking path to the baseball diamond, the pond, bridge underpass, hydro lines, and the rumble of the highway.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  16 Jason St, Vaughan, ON L4K 3H2

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playgrounds, sports fields (baseball diamond, tennis courts, and soccer field), and picnic areas

Distance:  2.5 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Dufferin Clark Community Centre and Library.

Bathroom: No (closest is the nearby community centre/library)

Parking: No, only street parking available or park at the community centre and walk in.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

12. Maple Nature Reserve

parks in vaughan maple nature reserve forest hike

This is one of my favourite nature hikes in Vaughan and one that almost seems in the middle of nowhere.

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maple nature reserve bridge trail

Across from Eagle’s Nest are a couple of abandoned buildings that you’ll see on Dufferin but walk deeper in and you’ll discover a 35 hectare nature experience filled with flora and fauna.

With this nature walk, you’ll be able to do a circuit that connects a number of named trails that has you completely immersed in the forest of varying inclinations and mini-valleys.

maple nature reserve vaughan park trail map

I particularly appreciated how well marked the trails are with a full map at every single intersection.

In addition to the network of nature trails, you also have the day camping and picnic area which is great for large groups or if you literally want to set up tents.

vaughan maple nature reserve washroom facilities

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  10401 Dufferin St, Maple, ON L6A 1S2

Hours: 24/7

Features: Day-camping spaces, and covered picnic area.

Distance:  3.2 km

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

What’s nearby:  Woodrose Park

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes, right off Dufferin, further in towards the day camping area, or off of Teston Road.

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

13. Sugarbush Heritage Park

sugarbush thornhill park in vaughan
historic baker house at sugarbush park

This heritage park is centred around the Historic Baker House which was built in 1953 and gives visitors a glimpse of Upper Canada when it settled when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe put lots up along Yonge Street for sale.

Right next to the house is a large woodlot (Baker’s Woods) where you’ll often find dog walkers, hikers, and runners. In the woods, you’ll find an inner and outer circuit that you can take.

sugarbush dog park in vaughan

New in 2022 is a dog park at the front of Sugar Bush, taking over the open field that was there. There are two sides to this dog park – one for large dogs and another for small dogs. As one of the newest dog parks in Vaughan, this is definitely one of the nicest ones.

sugarbush woodlot in vaughan

With a spacious parking lot, dog park, washroom facilities, and resting areas, Sugarbush is an ideal park for all ages.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  91 Thornhill Woods Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8S1

Hours: 24/7

Features: Playground, community gardens, and Historic baker House.

Distance:  2.4 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  North Thornhill Community Centre and Concord/Thornhill Regional Park.

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes

Pets: There is a dog park here. Otherwise, pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

14. North Maple Regional Park

north maple regional park welcome sign

Vaughan’s newest park currently features 200 acres as part of Phase 1 and has plans to expand upwards to 900 acres in the future.

Located off Keele Street between Teston Road and Kirby Road, the highlight are the two groomed soccer fields and 5 kilometres of walking trails that are well-maintained, partially-paved, and lit.

This is a redevelopment area that is surrounded by the settings of the Oak Ridges Moraine and Don River.

north maple regional park nmrp soccer fields and trail

While you may not be using the soccer fields, what I love about this park are the long meandering and incredibly wide trails that loop around the outer ring of the park and criss crosses with other trails. It’s a mixed gravel and paved road which makes some paths great for cycling/running or walking.

north maple regional park lake

The most picturesque of this walk has to be the lake.

north maple regional park in vaughan facilities including umbrellas and tables

Another feature that makes this park worth coming to are the area surrounding the facilities. First of all you have brand new bathrooms and change rooms here. You also have these giant umbrellas that create the perfect shade for sitting or using of the picnic tables. There are also Muskoka chairs here as well for lounging and looking out into the wide open green space.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Address:  11085 Keele St, Maple, ON L6A 1S1

Hours: 24/7

Features: 2 soccer fields, change rooms, and concessions building.

Distance:  2.4 km

Difficulty: Easy

What’s nearby:  Peak Point Park

Bathroom: Yes

Parking: Yes

Pets: Pets are allowed but need to be on a leash.

Fees:  Free

ABOUT THE WALK

Map of Top Vaughan Parks

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Additional Vaughan Hiking Trail Resources

I’ll be the first to admit that the City of Vaughan doesn’t have the most friendly website and it’s not very clear who is the owner of information when it comes to parks, conservations, and trail systems.

The below is a list of resources that I’ve found helpful for more details and maps.

  • City of Vaughan Trails – This is focused on the large trail systems in Vaughan including the Super Trail, Bartley Smith Greenway, and William Granger Greenway.
  • York Region Trails – Vaughan belongs to the greater York Region and this page allows you to choose Vaughan and see specific trail maps.
  • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority – This is the authority that runs all the conservations in the GTA and beyond. This is agreat starting point to discover other TRCA parks.
  • Vaughan Cycling Map – A custom Google Map with all of the official cycling trails in the city.

All Public Parks in Vaughan

For a full list of parks in Vaughan, I’ve compiled a handy table in Google Sheets to help you further sort and find the best park for you.

This is especially useful for anyone looking to find off-leash dog parks, ones with baseball diamonds, fitness stations, skating rinks, water parks, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pets allowed in Vaughan parks?

Yes. Keep all pets on a leash and be sure to pick up after your pet.

Are all Vaughan parks free?

All of the city parks are free but conservation areas managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority have fees. This includes Kortright Centre, and Boyd Conservation Area.

Are drones allowed in Vaughan parks and conservation areas?

Vaughan parks are governed by the same drone laws in Canada that are laid out by Transport Canada.
For Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) parks, drones are strictly prohibited.

When are water parks and splash pads on?

May and September – They are available on weekend between 9AM and 8PM.
June 1 to Labour Day – Daily from 9AM – 8PM.

What are the rules for street parking in Vaughan?

Unless otherwise posted or allowed by permit, parking is not allowed for more than three hours between 6AM and 6PM and prohibited on all streets between 2AM. and 6AM. Obey parking signs, do not obstruct fire hydrants, driveway entrances, and follow the rules as dictated by the Vaughan parking by-law.

Are there ticks in Vaughan and is lyme disease a concern?

York Region used to tracks blacklegged tick sightings and in Vaughan, they’ve been spotted in Bindertwine Park, Boyd Conservation Area, and Kortright Conservation Area. That said, Public Health Ontario hasn’t identified any parks in Vaughan as lyme disease risk areas. Regardless, smart protection against ticks should be applied in all areas especially in wooded or brushy areas.

Where are there off-leash dog parks in Vaughan?

The only two parks in Vaughan that have off-leash dog parks are: Sugarbush and Concord / Thornhill Regional Park, Mackenzie Glen District Park, Matthew District Park, and Legion Park (new park created just for the dog park).


As you can tell, there’s a plethora of options when it comes to parks in Vaughan that comes in all shapes and sizes. Now it’s time for you to go out and explore!

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