Scarborough is named after the resemblance of the limestones cliffs in Scarborough, England, similar to the chalk cliffs surface in Scarborough Bluffs.
Scarborough's border lies approximately within west of Victoria Park Avenue, South of Steeles Avenue, East of the Scarborough Pickering Townline and Rouge Valley, and south of Lake Ontario.
Milliken Park, also known as Milliken District Park, is an excellent neighbourhood park. It's a versatile park with open green space, paved and forested trails that's great for families with little ones and elders.
The 41.8 hectare Thomson Memorial Park is to remember Scarborough's first settlers, David and Mary Thomson when they settled on this land which was originally farm fields in 1798.
Nestled in the heart of Scarborough is Morningside Park. This park is within a vibrant and diverse community with many schools and universities nearby.