Toronto's Waterfront · 96 Queens Quay W

A heart
at the foot
& the city.

Where a freeway off-ramp once roared, a heart-shaped pond now rests — surrounded by wisteria, mature trees, and a quiet menagerie of bronze creatures.

OpenedJune 2023
Size2 Acres
DesignCCxA & gh3*
Aerial view of Love Park's heart-shaped pond
“Love Park is a deliberate effort to break from the grid and assert an open space character that reinforces Toronto’s evolving landscape specificity.”
— Claude Cormier, Landscape Architect
The Northern Catalpa tree on its island

The Story

From a concrete expressway ramp to a lush urban refuge. Learn about the inspiration behind the design.

Read the History→
Bronze raccoon sculpture

The Menagerie

Discover nine life-size bronze creatures hidden throughout the park. A scavenger hunt for all ages.

Find the Creatures→
Wisteria trellis in bloom

Park Features

The heart-shaped pond, mirrored pavilion, and a botanical collection of thirty-eight diverse trees.

Explore Amenities→

Plan Your Visit

Located at the southern foot of York Street and Queens Quay, Love Park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

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