One of the best things about a great neighbourhood is what’s waiting just outside your door. Across Ontario, Park Property Management communities are close to trails, waterfront paths and green spaces that make it easy to get outside, whether you’re heading out for a morning run, an after-dinner stroll with your favourite furry friend or simply looking for a little fresh air.

From Toronto's Beltline and waterfront to riverside paths and green spaces in Guelph, London and Waterloo, here are five Park Property Management communities close to some of the best walking trails to explore in Ontario.

Image of the Kay Gardner Beltline Park bridge over a streetscape on a sunny day.

Walk the Kay Gardner Beltline in Midtown Toronto

Running through the heart of Midtown, from Allen Road to Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail is a 4.5-kilometre green escape without leaving the city. Following a former railway corridor, the trail winds through established neighbourhoods and connects with some of Toronto’s best-known green spaces.

For residents of 221 and 265 Balliol Street, and the newly-built Everworth 235 Balliol, access to the Beltline is one of the neighbourhood’s biggest advantages. These Balliol communities are just steps from the trail, making it easy to trade busy city streets for a tree-lined walk, run or bike ride. This walkability is what makes Davisville one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Toronto to call home. Beyond dining, shopping and transit, having this incredible outdoor space to explore is another excellent neighbourhood amenity that the residents of these Park Property Management communities can enjoy daily.

Sunset view from a trail along the lakeshore with the Toronto skyline in the background.

Take A Walk to the Waterfront Trails in Etobicoke

Take a break from the everyday with a scenic stroll and Lake Ontario as the backdrop.

Residents of 2335 Lakeshore Boulevard West are close to the Humber Bay Shores and Toronto's Waterfront Trail Network, with kilometres of walking and cycling routes to explore along Lake Ontario. With immediate access to Lake Ontario’s waterfront trails, marinas, beaches and green spaces, the beauty and serenity of a waterfront lifestyle is just one of the many reasons that make this apartment near the waterfront so popular.

From the skyline views of the suites’ private balconies to easy nearby beach access to explore in the summer, to the beautiful greenery of Humber Bay Park, life at 2335 Lakeshore comes with an impressive outdoor playground all within easy reach of home – not to mention fantastic newly renovated amenities!

A tree’s branches hang over a walking trail along the Speed River’s edge.

Follow the Speed River Trail in Guelph

Guelph’s network of riverside trails makes exploring the city on foot a great way to see it all! The Royal Recreation Trail connects walkers and cyclists with parks and natural areas throughout the city, while the Speed River Trail follows its namesake river through a mix of parkland, meadows and wooded areas.

For renters searching for Guelph apartments near walking trails, 283 Bristol Street gives you access in a community already surrounded by green space. Whether setting out for a major hike or just exploring parks close by on one of those early morning walks with your furry family member, the great outdoors near this pet-friendly apartment in Guelph is second-to-none!

A red-toned bridge spans across the Thames River in London, Ontario.

Explore London Along the Thames Valley Parkway

While London is known as the Forest City, the Thames River and walking trails in London are definitely not something to overlook!

The Thames Valley Parkway follows the river through parks, neighbourhoods and natural areas across the city, creating a continuous scenic route to get across town. The TVP has exits that take you right to the excitement of downtown or can lead you and your canine companion on an adventure to the many dog parks along its course. For residents of Park Property Management’s Cherryhill Village communities, it adds another way to enjoy the green spaces that make this established London neighbourhood so appealing. A walk can be as relaxed or as ambitious as you want it to be. Stay close to home for some fresh air or follow the trail network farther through the city for an afternoon outdoors. It’s a perfect way to spend a study break or unwind at the end of the day.

Walkers proceed along summery pathway shaded by bright green leaf canopy.

Discover Waterloo Trails on Foot

Park Property Management’s 130 and 140 Lincoln Road communities offer an excellent mix of green space options, nearby conveniences, many amenities, and large suites allowing residents to live close to some of the best walking trails in Waterloo.

Close to home, the Hillside Trail provides approximately three kilometres of trail connecting the University Avenue and Lincoln Road area for a great way to get your steps in. The Iron Horse Trail is one of the region’s best-known routes, following a former railway corridor between Waterloo and Kitchener. For a slower-paced outing, Waterloo Park and the Laurel Trail offer another way to combine a walk with some of the city’s best-loved green spaces.

Exploring the trails of Waterloo can be a weekly pleasure when home is 130 or 140 Lincoln Rd!

Aerial view of Park Property Management’s Cherryhill Village surrounded by trees and greenspace.

Find More Outside Your Front Door

Living close to green space makes it easier to bring more time outdoors into everyday life. Easy access to the outdoors can help increase physical activity, reduce stress and benefits mental health and social connection.

From waterfront paths to riverside trails and leafy Midtown routes, Park Property Management communities across Ontario put residents closer to the trails, outdoor spaces, and attractions that make the everyday a little bit brighter.

Find a Park Property Management community that puts you in a place that you love – both inside and out!