The City of Toronto is taking a closer look at how people move through Trinity Bellwoods Park with a new study focused on the pathways and entrances that connect the park.
And you can provide your input.
As part of the Trinity Bellwoods Park Access and Circulation Study, the City has launched an online survey, open until March 5, 2026, asking for draft recommendations aimed at improving the park’s pathways and entrances, specifically to boost accessibility and the overall experience of moving through one of Toronto’s most heavily used green spaces.
The project has been moving through multiple engagement phases since 2025, which, as we previously reported, has sparked debate over the lengthy timeline.
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On the City’s project page, Trinity Bellwoods is described as “one of Toronto’s most well-used and recognizable parks,” drawing visitors for everything from casual hangouts to community events, like the popular farmers’ market. But as the number of visitors and activities has grown, so have concerns about how people move through the space, and the broader goal is to develop recommendations that enhance access and circulation while protecting the park’s natural environment.
While the City is still collecting feedback, it has already floated around a couple of ideas, including wider, smoother primary pathways and better lighting along paths, at entrances and near washrooms. There’s also interest in on-the-ground upgrades, like better-placed bike racks and more seating.
The project page breaks public input into zones across the park, and some of the pain points are very location-specific. In the City’s spring 2025 interactive mapping activity, commenters flagged cyclist-pedestrian conflicts near the northwest entrance (around Shaw and Dundas), along with unclear signage and concerns about how crossings and traffic operate around Crawford St. In the south and southeast areas, commenters also pointed to muddy conditions linked to drainage and flooding near entrances and around Trinity Circle, along with accessibility issues.
The access and circulation study is expected to wrap up in winter 2026, when a final report will be available.
