Work to reduce parking, add bike lanes in High Park to begin next week
Posted July 28, 2023 10:43 am.
Work aimed to improve visitor access and roads in High Park is set to begin early next week.
The project is part of the ‘High Park Movement Strategy’ that was approved by city council in May. It will result in a new main vehicle entrance, reduced parking, and new bike lanes installed inside the park.
The city says work will kick off on Monday and should wrap up by Aug. 5. Most of the work will be done during evening hours to minimize the impact on visitors.
Changes visitor can expect when the work is finished:
- The West Road and parts of Colborne Lodge Drive, south of Grenadier Café, will be car-free at all times
- The main vehicle entrance will be at Parkside Drive and High Park Boulevard and will be open Monday to Friday and closed on weekends and holidays. Visitor vehicles will not be permitted to enter at Bloor Street West
- Visitor vehicle access will be provided to the Children’s Garden, Colborne Lodge Drive and the Spring Road Parking lot at all times
- Public parking spaces within High Park will be reduced. Designated pick-up/drop-off spaces will be added near main destinations
- Dedicated bike lanes will be added to Centre Road and Colborne Lodge Drive
- Improved pavement markings and signage will be added to pedestrian crossing areas
Roads in High Park have been closed to visitor vehicles on weekends and holidays since March 2020, initially implemented to provide park visitors with space to safely physically distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
