65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr is in New Toronto, on the City's Heritage Register.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- It is listed on the Heritage Register, which flags heritage value without full designation.
- Thefts over $5,000 in New Toronto were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
No planning proposals in progress or recently decided within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk).
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
Police recorded 4 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
New Toronto compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 near this address | 51% higher92 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 0 near this address | 18% higher903 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | About the same184 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 0 near this address | About the same77 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 2 near this address | 35% lower145 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for New Toronto
Traffic safety
No collisions that killed or seriously injured someone have been reported within 500 m since 2021.
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | New Toronto, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 26 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 71 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 1 | 317 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
The nearest subway station is Kipling Station (Line 2), 5.2 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 3 TTC stops served by the 44 and 944 buses, with about 1,055 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Long Branch GO, 2.5 km away, with 74 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 2 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 74 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 327 | 3.0 | fewer than most routes |
| 944 | 16 | 0.2 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
04Schools and child care near 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Nov 6, 2024: pass.
Last health inspection Jan 23, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
There are 2 parks, 1 playground and 2 community centres within 500 m. The nearest pool is Rotary Peace Park, 698 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Power House Recreation Centre · washroom, wi-fi · 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr · 2 m
- Colonel Samuel Smith Park · dog off-leash area, outdoor track, playground · 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W · 147 m
- Ken Cox Community Centre · wi-fi · 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr · 200 m
- Twenty Third Street Parkette · 1 A Lake Promenade · 423 m
- Twelfth Street Parkette · 1 Twelfth St · 552 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
There are no building orders, by-law investigations or short-term rental registrations on record for 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 14 on record
Source: Heritage Register
Permit history: 6 projects from 14 permits
- Fire Alarm · completed Mar 12, 2025
Proposal for replacement of fire alarm control panel and devices · Permit 24 213558 - Heating and cooling · completed Jun 14, 2017
Revision to structural support at wall opening and reinforcement of roof structure required as part of new Roof Top Unit and HVAC system installation (previously reviewed as part of the… · 7 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 14 106250 - Certified Tents · completed Feb 15, 2019
installation of three temp tents (cert #11-167053) Aug. 24 to Nov. 04/2011 · Permit 11 247428 - Certified Tents · completed Feb 15, 2019
installation of 4 temporary tent (certified tent 06-126871) for charity event Sept. 1/10 until Nov 17/10 - · Permit 10 228705 - Interior Alterations · completed Jun 8, 2026
interior alterations and create a new vestibule, installation of evaporative candensor on designated rooftop · 3 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 09 180627 - Certified Tents · completed Feb 15, 2019
To install one 30ft x 30 ft certified tent (certificate 06-126871) from Sept.24.2009 to Nov.06.2009 for charity event. · Permit 09 159314
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof and 1 with solar hot water.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
OR (Open Space Recreation) zoning allows parks with recreation facilities. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 90
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
11:11 Nail Studio (salon or personal services), Lady Empire (salon or personal services).
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
982 tickets in 2025 on Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr between numbers 15 and 115: 513 for other parking offences, 388 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 5,329 service requests came from postal area M8V, which includes 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. The most common:
| Property standards | 271 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 260 | |
| Injured wildlife | 259 | |
| Moving motor vehicle noise | 147 | |
| Tree pruning | 144 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 139 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 202 tests, Mar 24, 2014 to Sep 7, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: New Toronto
New Toronto had 11,345 residents in 2021. The median household income was $68,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 56% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 38% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% of workers commuted by transit and 8% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (3.6%), Polish (3.3%) and Portuguese (2.0%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.1%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How New Toronto compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: recycling and green bin. Nov 25: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: Amber Morley, Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore · Councillor_Morley@toronto.ca · 416-397-9273
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.