Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 25,000 people, next to Agincourt North, Highland Creek, Malvern East and four other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Its main shopping street is Markham Rd. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work and one of the highest household incomes in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave E to the north, Pickering Town Line, then the city limit to the east, Finch Ave E, then Sheppard Ave E to the south and Markham Rd, then Morningside Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are eight active planning proposals in Morningside Heights, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th fewest in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (755 Passmore Ave, Dec 2, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision. Another one was decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (1)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Morningside Heights: 11 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 322 major crimes were reported in Morningside Heights: 1,204 per 100,000 residents, 9% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 63rd highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Robberies were 138 per 100,000, 77% above the citywide rate (78) and the 18th highest in Toronto, while assaults and break-ins were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (336 in 2024).
Morningside Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 77% higher138 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 61% higher363 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same67 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 21% lower150 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 37% lower486 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 88 | 130 | up 48% |
| Car thefts | 77 | 97 | up 26% |
| Break-ins | 25 | 40 | up 60% |
| Robberies | 12 | 37 | more than three times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 18 | more than doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 56 | 225 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 14 collisions in Morningside Heights killed or seriously injured someone, the 68th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Morningside Ave and Steeles Ave E.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 132 TTC stops are served by the 53 Steeles East, 116 Morningside, 133 Neilson and 39 Finch East buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | about 282 | 5.6 | |
| 116 Morningside | about 281 | 8.4 · high | |
| 133 Neilson | about 209 | 7.1 · high | |
| 39 Finch East | about 151 | 4.1 | |
| 939 Finch Express | about 150 | 7.3 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Rd Turbina Ave to Passmore Ave | 29,600 | 73 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Morningside Ave Sheppard Ave E to McLevin Ave | 22,100 | 72 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Sheppard Ave E Water Tower Gt to Conlins Rd | 21,800 | 73 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Finch Ave E Tapscott Rd to Baldoon Rd | 19,700 | 62 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharnsby Dr Plantain Way to Kayak Cres | 1,200 | 46 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Hummingbird Dr Seasons Dr to Walkway W of Oasis and S of Hummingbird | 974 | 43 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Point Rouge Trl Siskin Ter to Weaver Dr | 357 | 42 km/h | Jun 2026 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Seven elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the six with Grade 6 results, all six beat the Toronto average in reading; five beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 481 spaces, seven in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (8)
- Brookside Child Care Centre $10 a day
75 Oasis Blvd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age113 spaces - Fleming Junior YMCA $10 a day
22 Littles Rd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age69 spaces - Red Apple Day Care - Rouge Valley $10 a day
8450 Sheppard Ave E · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Extended Day Program $10 a day
8 Seasons Dr · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Alvin Curling YMCA $10 a day
50 Upper Rouge Trail · kindergarten, school-age43 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Malvern Main Site EarlyON Child and Family Centre90 Littles Rd
- Thomas L. Wells Public School EarlyON Child and Family Centre69 Nightstar Rd
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Morningside Heights has 20 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (30th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 7,521 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust shademaster, hackberry and Freeman Armstrong maple: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (51st most per resident in Toronto). The City has 13 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Rouge Park | 918.6 |
| Toronto Zoo | 205.9 |
| Beare Hill Park | 75.6 |
| Trca Lands ( 23) | 47.7 |
| Trca Lands ( 3) | 46.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Seasons Park New Splash Pad
The City is improving Seasons Park with a new splash pad and basketball court.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Morningside Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 20 | 8 | Beare Hill Park, Birunthan Park, Harvest Moon Park and 17 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Birunthan Park, Harvest Moon Park, Hummingbird Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Birunthan Park, Joyce Trimmer Park, Seasons Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Richmond Park, 1.6 km away in Agincourt North. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 189 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 75 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (14th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 146 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (16th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in Morningside Heights included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. Few households here (16%) rent, and 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are ten homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (27th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 24,940 people lived here. The median household income was $117,000, the 13th highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 16% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
24,940 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tamil 27%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.6%, Gujarati 3.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 158 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. The biggest cluster is on Markham Rd. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Anjaneyar Muffler & Exhaust, an auto repair shop at 2835 Markham Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops48
- Restaurants and bars39
- Salons and personal services27
- Auto repair shops26
- Second-hand shops6
Streets with the most
- Markham Rd70
- Morningside Ave24
- Milner Ave11
- Steeles Ave E10
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Morningside Heights.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Morningside Heights has 32 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (42nd most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 32 properties on the Heritage Register (10 designated, 22 listed), 42nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.9% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 2 home tests in M1X were above Ontario’s limit. None of 25 home tests in M1B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,913 service requests came from postal areas M1X and M1B, which cover most of Morningside Heights. The most common:
| Missed green bin pickup | 599 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 557 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 469 | |
| Tree pruning | 398 | |
| Injured wildlife | 253 | |
| Property standards | 219 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Morningside Heights | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 189 | 186 | 78th |
| Active planning proposals | 8 | 11 | 102nd |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 75 | 26 | 14th |
| New homes since 2021 | 146 | 795 | 143rd |
| Short-term rentals | 10 | 21 | 132nd |
| Heritage properties | 32 | 5 | 42nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 0 | 18 | 155th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,204 | 1,107 | 63rd |
| Assaults | 486 | 637 | 115th |
| Break-ins | 150 | 173 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 363 | 193 | 17th |
| Robberies | 138 | 70 | 18th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 67 | 46 | 42nd |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 16 | 6 | 30th |
| Bicycle thefts | 8 | 31 | 135th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 225 | 212 | 72nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 24,940 | 16,813 | 22nd |
| Median household income | $117,000 | $85,000 | 13th |
| Households that rent | 15.5% | 45.5% | 153rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 30.8% | 39.0% | 140th |
| Commute by transit | 15.5% | 25.8% | 147th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 1.1% | 5.3% | 157th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 16.3% | 108th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.6 | 5.1 | 68th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 8.0 | 5.0 | 30th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.7 | 2.1 | 42nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 302 | 228 | 51st |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 13 | 10 | 51st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 56.4% | 7.8% | 1st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 65.4 | 1.6 | 1st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 249 | 410 | 106th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 17 | 4 | 12th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 88 | 101 | 121 | 129 | 130 |
| Break-ins | 25 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 40 |
| Car thefts | 77 | 132 | 157 | 134 | 97 |
| Robberies | 12 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 37 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 18 |
| Total | 209 | 298 | 350 | 336 | 322 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Morningside Heights | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 486 | 768 | 115th |
| Break-ins | 150 | 190 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 363 | 225 | 17th |
| Robberies | 138 | 78 | 18th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 67 | 61 | 42nd |
| Total | 1,204 | 1,322 | 63rd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Morningside Heights | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 88 | 101 | 121 | 129 | 130 | 486 | 768 | 115th |
| Break-ins | 25 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 40 | 150 | 190 | 94th |
| Car thefts | 77 | 132 | 157 | 134 | 97 | 363 | 225 | 17th |
| Robberies | 12 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 37 | 138 | 78 | 18th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 67 | 61 | 42nd |
| Total | 209 | 298 | 350 | 336 | 322 | 1,204 | 1,322 | 63rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 194 | 17 |
| 2022 | 165 | 11 |
| 2023 | 209 | 17 |
| 2024 | 203 | 30 |
| 2025 | 232 | 34 |
| 2026 | 162 | 37 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (9)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 755 Passmore Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 2 | A0054/26SC |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Pullman Crt | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 246849 ESC 23 SA |
| 2261 Meadowvale Rd | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 205907 ESC 25 OZ |
| 3880 McNicoll Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2024 | 24 203066 ESC 23 SA |
| 4035 McNicoll Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted May 2023 | 23 151381 ESC 23 SA |
| 6351 Steeles Ave E | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2019 | 19 113010 ESC 23 SA |
| 6461 Steeles Ave E | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2014 | 14 143954 ESC 42 SA |
| 846 Milner Ave | 6 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 196927 ESC 25 SA |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 958 Milner Ave | 2-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2024 | 24 222084 ESC 25 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Schools (7)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 285 | 93% | 72% | — |
| St Bede Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 100 | — | — | — |
| Fleming Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 285 | 93% | 57% | — |
| Alvin Curling Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 490 | 90% | 76% | — |
| Thomas L Wells Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 455 | 91% | 74% | — |
| St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 300 | 96% | 54% | — |
| Brookside Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 580 | 89% | 55% | — |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (8)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Child Care Centre | 75 Oasis Blvd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 113 | Yes |
| Fleming Junior YMCA | 22 Littles Rd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Red Apple Day Care - Rouge Valley | 8450 Sheppard Ave E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Extended Day Program | 8 Seasons Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Alvin Curling YMCA | 50 Upper Rouge Trail | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Family Day Thomas L Wells Extended Day And School Age Program | 69 Nightstar Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 41 | Yes |
| St. Bede Child Care Centre | 521 Sewells Rd | preschool, school-age | 39 | Yes |
| Cambridge Leaf Montessori School | 3875 McNicoll Ave | toddlers, preschool | 58 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | Bus | 282 |
| 116 Morningside | Bus | 281 |
| 133 Neilson | Bus | 209 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 151 |
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 150 |
| 85 Sheppard East | Bus | 138 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Morningside Heights | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 20 | 8 | Beare Hill Park, Birunthan Park, Harvest Moon Park and 17 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Birunthan Park, Harvest Moon Park, Hummingbird Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Malvern Park, 910 m away in Malvern East. |
| Basketball | 3 | 1 | Birunthan Park, Joyce Trimmer Park, Seasons Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Morningside Heights. Nearest: Richmond Park, 1.6 km away in Agincourt North. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (13)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Reesor Rd, Rouge Park Woodlands Trl to Steeles Ave E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Beare Rd, Finch Ave E to Plug Hat Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Casebridge Crt, near Morningside Ave | Q2 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Water Tower Gate, Sheppard Ave E to Venture Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Venture Dr, Water Tower Gate to Casebridge Crt | Q2 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Sidewalk work | Casebridge Crt, Morningside Ave to Venture Dr | Q2 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Torham Pl, near Finchdene Sq | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Halfway Ave, Hupfield Trl to Morningside Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Automall Dr, Milner Ave to Conlins Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Whiteway Crt, near Morningview Trl | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Old Finch Ave, near Morningview Trl | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Finch Ave E, Beare Rd to Pickering Town Line | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Old Finch Ave, near Reesor Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjaneyar Muffler & Exhaust | Auto repair or garage | 2835 Markham Rd | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Southern Corner Takeout and Catering | Take-out or food shop | 3341 Markham Rd | Oct 23, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (75)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 56 Hummingbird Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 4 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 4 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 23 Mac Frost Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2026 |
| 5 Antelope Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 26 Salamander St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 105 Knotwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 76 Nightstar Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2026 |
| 22 Misty Hills Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 43 Harvest Moon Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dragonfly Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 67 Trumpeter St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 43 Snowy Owl Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 43 Snowy Owl Way | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 51 McInnes Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 74 Millcar Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 74 Millcar Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 84 Morningview Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 184 Staines Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 72 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 6 Meandering Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 6 Meandering Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 14 Gramercy Sq | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 23 Hyacinth Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 32 Birrell Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 252 Staines Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 40 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 40 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 33 Sirius Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 51 Meandering Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 75 Upper Rouge Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 60 McInnes Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 252 Staines Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2024 |
| 23 Wharnsby Dr | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 85 Gennela Sq | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 2 Glenheather Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 7 Warbler Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 72 Knowles Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 4 Rivendell Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 4 Rivendell Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 4 | 16 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 8 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 56 | 225 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Rd Turbina Ave to Passmore Ave | 29,600 | 73 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Morningside Ave Sheppard Ave E to McLevin Ave | 22,100 | 72 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Sheppard Ave E Water Tower Gt to Conlins Rd | 21,800 | 73 km/h | Oct 2019 |
| Finch Ave E Tapscott Rd to Baldoon Rd | 19,700 | 62 km/h | Sep 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharnsby Dr Plantain Way to Kayak Cres | 1,200 | 46 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Hummingbird Dr Seasons Dr to Walkway W of Oasis and S of Hummingbird | 974 | 43 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Point Rouge Trl Siskin Ter to Weaver Dr | 357 | 42 km/h | Jun 2026 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Rouge Park | 918.6 |
| Toronto Zoo | 205.9 |
| Beare Hill Park | 75.6 |
| Trca Lands ( 23) | 47.7 |
| Trca Lands ( 3) | 46.9 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Seasons Park New Splash Pad
The City is improving Seasons Park with a new splash pad and basketball court.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 17 building permits in Morningside Heights included a green roof, the 12th most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 11 noise exemption permits were issued in Morningside Heights: 11 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Morningside Heights.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 32 properties on the Heritage Register (10 designated, 22 listed), 42nd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.3% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.9% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 2 home tests in M1X were above Ontario’s limit. None of 25 home tests in M1B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Neethan Shan · Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 9,913 service requests came from postal areas M1X and M1B, which cover most of Morningside Heights. The most common:
| Missed green bin pickup | 599 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 557 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 469 | |
| Tree pruning | 398 | |
| Injured wildlife | 253 | |
| Property standards | 219 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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