Morningside Park is a 241 ha (596.7 ac) community park in the east end of Toronto. It is primarily a passive park which attracts visitors from across Toronto. It is a popular destination for group picnicking, cycling and hiking. Its prominent feature is the Highland Creek River Valley which has formed the eroded cliffs, steep forested hillsides, wetlands, and small streams found throughout the park. It is also habitat for some regionally rare plant species which has contributed towards the park’s designation as an Environmentally Significant Area within the City of Toronto with portions of the park also Provincially designated as an ESA.
The purpose of the study was to provide a concise framework to guide decision making for the ongoing improvements and management of the site for park users as well as the protection and enhancement of the park’s natural environment.
thinc design prepared the master plan which included an extensive site analysis and detailed some 60 recommendations for future improvements. This included recommendations regarding the park’s trail network through the park’s sensitive natural areas.
