Reviews of Rouge National Urban Park (Park)

Lesley Riedstra

Perfect spot for hiking without going too far out of the city, wide paths, lots of small wildflowers, it makes for a great break from the concrete jungle! Keep your eyes open and look low, these flowers are pretty tiny. Smaller than a dime some of them. Watch out for those caterpillars!

Elizabeth T.

The best park I’ve been to! I’ve been through 3 trails so far and I hope to explore the rest!

Shan Ali

Stunning beauty and breathtaking views. Plenty of parking

Derek Klann

Beautiful scenery, quiet trails, and serene expanses of forests in every direction. A perfect place to get away from the city and take some time to enjoy the solitude of the natural surroundings.

Laura Laswick

We went for a hike along the vista and orchard trails. It was beautiful. Hardly any people so easy to social distance. Saw swans and a beaver among other things.

Phillip Salvador Lee

Great place for families, pets to get some fresh air. Excellent terrain for hiking with plenty of space and various trails to follow. During the winter season just be cautious as there is a lot of ice that develops along the walking trail. Only challenge is finding a parking spot down during busy times or holidays.

Gobi Kathirgamanathan

A great place to get away from the city within the city. There are different trails you can explore and they are marked fairly well. The different seasons also make a hike a unique experience.

Ash21 L

I went to see the beautiful fall colors. This park was recommended by my friend. I went on the Thanksgiving Monday. The parking lot was full I guess everyone wanted to see the fall colour, but if you keep circling you probably will find parking spots because people come in and out. In busy time they are staffs to direct traffic. There were lots of people, most of the time I had my mask on. The trial is very beautiful & it is quite easy to walk. There are portable washrooms. There are signs along the trails i went on Vista trail

Rex Tsang

Nice retreat from the city but it does get busy. We saw 3 deer on our hike.

Tim Chase Photography

Wonderful time at Rouge National Urban Park. The trails along the waterfront, the beach and loved the bridges over water. All the highest points around the park perfect for photography. Great spot for fishing as we watch many along the water under the bridge for hours. Bikes are very prominent in the areas. Parking was free before entering the park and you also have the option to drive down into the park but parking is limited and monitored at the top of the hill entrance.

Char Aznable

So far we only went down the orchid trail, but It was absolutely stunning. This is one of the most beautiful places we have been. Lots of trails which you can see the trails on Google maps(well the orchid trail is and a few others in the area). There was a fork in the trail and we pulled up maps and just followed the direction and when we wanted to turn back we just looked for a path that looped back. Super clean place with many animals. We seen turtles! I recommend bug spray... Lots and lots of bug spray... It a forest and I stupidly went in and got bit up pretty bad. Good first day of summer.

Amla Thomas

A wonderful place to go for a hike. Just check the weather, if it is raining or rained the night before then the parking is muddy and difficult for those with strollers to navigate.

Alejandra G

First time ever going here, and though it rained, it was a great hike! The views are beautiful at this time! The colours breathtaking! I can imagine this park is really busy on a sunny day. Definitely worth a visit during the fall season.

Ian Halliday

Been fishing and taking my children here since they were little. A real blessing in the city and magnificent green space. Vast kilometers of trails walking,biking or running. Beach gets overwhelming crowds on weekends and afternoons. So move accordingly and get there if you want to get parking.

DANGRA QUEEN

OMG I LOVE DIS PLACE????????????⚘ I had so much fun riding around on the different trails, exploring little craveses, watching the train go by and the different kind of birds, and the view from the Observation Deck. One trail leads to Twyn Rivers where you can explore the wetlands. I saw beaver, opossum, frogs, butterflies, and fishes in the river. Next time I will go deeper in the woods????

Kathy Smart

What a beautiful walk! Awesome trail. Manageable for the novice walker without being dull. Some steep/slippy areas so wouldn't class it as accessible but a lot of fun with a decent pair of trainers/sneakers or walking boots. Toddler & dog loved it.

Siniša

Nice afternoon walk, lots of open vistas, no woods here, at least not in immediate view. Lots of geese flying over, some flocks of sparrows. The trail is very wide, made for disabled people too. Parking lot (starting point) is big enough for many cars. As the name suggests, this is urban trail, you can hear the cars in a distance, from various directions. Enjoy.

Ken

Amazing walk with the family. Lucky to see some whitetail deer. Spent nearly 4 hours exploring the different trails. We got to see a huge goods train go by. Overall a very good place for the family.

Jim Kang

Rouge National Urban Park is made for walking/hiking in the hills among trees, in the valley along the river, in every season. Even a great big hill to toboggan down after some fresh snow. And always a chance to spot some wildlife, from salmon in the water, ducks floating on top, woodpeckers in trees, maybe even deer in the bush, and more. The more you walk here, the more attuned you become to how natural life follows the rhythm of the seasons. See you out there!

Munish Nanavati

We did Vista trail. Bit steep in the beginning but it's an easy trail. They have a viewing/observation deck on the top. Beautiful views and colors as of October 1, 2020. Such a nice place that's not too far from the city.

arsalan asadpoori

You'll love hiking here as this park offers multiple hiking routes alongside each others. You can take a stop and sit beside the small river and enjoy eating your snacks and food while hearing the sound of water and birds chirping above your head. Please keep the nature clean!

Joshua Chung

Lots of different trails with great scenery. Fun time for the whole family no matter how old or fit. Great place to go in any season. Plan ahead and prepare some snacks... Definitely bring water. There are several starting points, so check a map and know where you are parking. It is a popular area, so don't be surprised if your original chosen parking lot is full.

Palwasha

Beautiful place for hiking, running ????????‍♀️ and so much more to see and enjoy nature.

K K

Beautiful large park in Toronto. It’s vey far from the subway so transit takes far too long. Parking is very limited but free. There’s a few trials available. I found the Orchard trail to have great signage for part of it and the other part had none. This trail seem less busy than the others but aren’t as scenic.

Luke Diep

My family love to come here for hikes throughout the year. It can as easy or as challenging as you want. We always explore trails that we have not taken before and seek adventure. Our kids are getting older so we can explore further and further from where we park. It can be quite busy at times but always worth the visit. During the fall, you get to see the great colours in the foliage. Amazing views, great exercise and time spent with family - what else would you want.

R. O.

This place is perfect for lazy folks LOL. It's a short trail with creek and two swamps (small lake??). Filled with little critters and some swans too. There's porta potty nearby with hand sanitizer by the door. Quite a crowd on weekend of families and couples. You can bring your dog but don't forget to put them on leash. You can certainly bring yourself or your pet to play in the creek since the current is weak and it's very shallow but always keep an eye on them.

KaizNG

There was no reason for me to deduct stars or points from the park, it was very scenic and and the routes were pretty fun exploring with my nephew (the one in the picture), not to mention the beautiful river. Overall this was a pretty relaxing hike! Would recommend to adventurous people, or to those who’d like a slow scenic hike. (This was early April)

Nabeel Muhammad

Lovely natural habitat, lots of trails of all grades, close to public transit

Lulu Hummingbird

Stunning views, honestly breathe taking. If you love adventure and are up for a bit of a hike this is your place. Beat time to visit is in fall the colors make it that much more magical. ????

Phil Vania

Lots of trails to walk. Have to watch your step and look where you are going. Could be slightly difficult for very small children and very old adults. Dogs must be on leash. Place is picturesque and looks different in each season. Planning to walk here again in the fall. Limited parking so plan on coming very early in the morning or be patient and wait for a spot to park. Camera a must. Though we did not see any wildlife I'm sure they were there. Updated: visited in the fall. Still amazing to walk and view the changing colors.

Charmaine Deogracias

What a patch of oasis in the middle of the city! Vista trail is an easy hike along an umbrella of trees. It connects to Mast trail where the river is within reach. Let alone the gushing sound is already refreshing, what more wading or dipping in it. A breath of fresh air in heaps and no bounds, that’s the treat to behold in the the beauty that is Rouge Valley.

Sabrina Islam

Nice place to walk in nature and get some fresh air and having some nice pictures. But fall color is still not at pick. May be next week will be good enough for some nice colors of nature

Amisha Gupta

Very beautiful fall colours in town. Gives a feel of somewhere quite far. The wooden stairs path at the mast trail entrance through glen rouge campground at Kingston rd. Scarborough are also very beautiful. Have been here both in summer and fall and this place never lets you down. Glen Rouge campground is closed for 2020 but the parking lot is open for the mast trail. Beautiful place in GTA for hike lovers!!

Palak Gadhvi

Great trails with moderate elevation and beautiful views. Kids can do the trails as well.

Su R c

Almost in the center of the city,it's a beautiful piece of nature. Orchard Trail Is really nice hugging the riverside and try returning using Vista trail to see the fall colors. Parking is free and there is no entrance fee to the trails. Trails are well marked. The place can be a good weekend picnic tables are available near parking lot 3&4. Just make sure to wear good hiking shoes ???? as it can be slippery at places especially if it had rained earlier in the day.

Angelica

Nice place to hike in Scarborough/Markham. The park is huge, with several trails. The elevation varies, and the trails cross with the road at several points. There are a few different parking lots, depending which part of the park you want to visit. The main lot off of Meadowvale (where Google maps will take you) is the biggest lot and is located right by the zoo. Nice views, especially in the fall.

reuben carrick

Since this is the closest hiking trail near me I go often. I've noticed lately a lot of cidiots hiking the trails with music blasting on speakers and many anti socials who can't even muster a good morning as they pass. I much prefer northern and remote trails.

e word

Great place for walking, running and just being outdoors. Kids will love it too. There are hills and the ravine. Safe and peaceful park for all, Not to busy because of parking...very smart ????

Hayden Lam

This National park is right at the edge of Markham and Scarborough in the Toronto Zoo area. It's clean and we'll maintained. It's quite a nice area for a relaxing hike or bike ride. It's also a super large area so you can definitely come for revisits without boredom. They also feature little activities like scavenger hunts on their notification board. Definitely give it a visit!

indyendo1

A great park , free to use for the most part and really well maintained. Great to see trail direction signs being added throughout. Having done lots of trails I recommend the moderate Vista trail for its stunning views and gorgeous geography.