Moss Park
Moss Park is a downtown neighbourhood of about 21,000 people, next to Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, Church-Wellesley, Downtown Yonge East and three other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. Its main shopping street is King St E. It stands out for its many heritage properties and how many residents walk or cycle to work. It has fewer street trees and one of the highest rates of serious traffic collisions in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Carlton St, then Queen St E to the north, Parliament St to the east, Front St E to the south and Jarvis St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 31 active planning proposals in Moss Park, more than most neighbourhoods (12th most in Toronto). Three have hearings coming up; the first is 401 Dundas St E on Nov 25, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 21 are waiting for a decision and seven are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (3)
Under appeal (7)
Waiting for a decision (21)
Decided recently (3)
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.
Planning rules
Part of the neighbourhood is in the Garden District heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of the neighbourhood is in the Cabbagetown Southwest heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of the neighbourhood is in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Part of the neighbourhood is in the Cabbagetown Northwest heritage conservation district, where changes to building exteriors need heritage approval. Parts of it are in the Moss Park, Corktown and College major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 24 noise exemption permits were issued in Moss Park: 16 for amplified sound at events, 5 for large crane work, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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, 850 major crimes were reported in Moss Park: 2,890 per 100,000 residents, 2.2 times the citywide rate (1,322) and the 7th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 2,227 per 100,000, 2.9 times the citywide rate (768) and the 4th highest in Toronto, while car thefts were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (850 in 2024). Rates are per resident, so areas with few residents and many visitors, workers or shoppers have high rates.
Moss Park compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 190% higher2,227 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 114% higher167 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 84% higher350 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same65 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 64% lower82 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 625 | 655 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 52 | 24 | about halved |
| Break-ins | 154 | 103 | down 33% |
| Robberies | 88 | 49 | down 44% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 19 | up 12% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 45 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 86 | 400 | Higher than most |
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, 25 collisions in Moss Park killed or seriously injured someone, the 13th highest rate per resident in Toronto. 17 involved pedestrians. Most were on Dundas St E and Sherbourne St.
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, 59 TTC stops are served by the 504 King, 501 Queen, 503 Kingston Rd and 506 Carlton streetcars, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 504 King Streetcar | about 347 | 7.1 · high | |
| 501 Queen Streetcar | about 262 | 10.7 · high | |
| 503 Kingston Rd Streetcar | about 167 | 7.2 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 133 | 7.5 · high | |
| 75 Sherbourne | about 132 | 4.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrard St E Horticultural Ave to Pembroke St | 13,500 | 42 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Adelaide St E Princess St to Ontario St | 13,000 | 50 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Richmond St E Eastern Ave Diversion to Power St | 12,200 | — | Sep 2021 |
| Sherbourne St Shuter St to Dundas St E | 10,100 | 41 km/h | Jun 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| George St Adelaide St E to Richmond St E | 2,800 | 37 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Frederick St King St E to Adelaide St E | 845 | 34 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Berkeley St King St E to Adelaide St E | 1,900 | 33 km/h | Jun 2018 |
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
Three elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the three with Grade 6 results, École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy beat the Toronto average in reading; École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 640 spaces, six in the $10-a-day program, and four 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)
- Garderie La Farandole De Toronto $10 a day
14 Pembroke St · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age149 spaces - Lord Dufferin Community Day Care Centre $10 a day
350 Parliament St · kindergarten, school-age140 spaces - The Yonge Street Mission / Davis Centre $10 a day
270 Gerrard St E · infants, toddlers, preschool65 spaces - Gerrard Early Learning Centre $10 a day
163 Gerrard St E · infants, toddlers, preschool56 spaces - Eyet Early Learning Centre (Tom's Place) $10 a day
80 Sackville St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten52 spaces
EarlyON centres (4)
- Centre On Y Va Ecole Elementaire Gabrielle-Roy14 Pembroke St
- Lord Dufferin EarlyON Child and Family Centre350 Parliament St
- Robertson House EarlyON291 Sherbourne St
- Sackville EarlyON Child and Family Centre80 Sackville St
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 →Moss Park has 12 parks, seven of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has one public pool. Its streets have 1,814 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and elm: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 14 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Allan Gardens | 5.3 |
| Moss Park | 3.4 |
| Corktown Common | 0.9 |
| Underpass Park | 0.7 |
| Orphan's Green | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress - Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Moss Park | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | 40 Power St Park, Allan Gardens, Anniversary Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Allan Gardens, Bright Street Playground, Little Trinity Church Lands and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | John Innes Community Recreation Centre, Moss Park Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, just over the border in Regent Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | John Innes Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: David Crombie Park, just over the border in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 810 m away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Moss Park (1 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, just over the border in Regent Park. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Moss Park, Underpass Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.2 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | John Innes 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, 198 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 13 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (41st fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 9,189 homes since 2021, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (4th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 29 building permits in Moss Park included a green roof, the 6th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
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 central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (65%) rent, and 40% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 45 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 90 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (10th most in Toronto). There are 31 licensed rooming houses and 11 shelters or respite sites. 703 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th most in Toronto); the largest project is 49 Ontario St, with 245 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing two rental buildings (15 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 21,490 people lived here. The median household income was $65,000, the 148th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 37% walk or cycle to work, more than six times the typical neighbourhood; 27% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
21,490 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 3.4%, Cantonese 3.1%, Spanish 2.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 231 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. The biggest cluster is on King St E. In the last 90 days, four businesses got new licences; the newest is Shoppers Drug Mart, a take-out or food shop at 275 Queen St E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars98
- Take-out and food shops68
- Salons and personal services36
- Smoke and vape shops10
- Auto repair shops10
Streets with the most
- King St E52
- Parliament St32
- Queen St E27
- Dundas St E20
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Cabbagetown, Historic Queen East and Old Town Toronto are Business Improvement Areas in Moss Park. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Moss Park has 1,260 properties on the Heritage Register, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd most in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1,260 properties on the Heritage Register (82 designated, 1178 listed), 3rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.2%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M5A, 4 of 134 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 17 home tests in M5B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Chris Moise · Ward 13 Toronto Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which covers most of Moss Park. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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 | Moss Park | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 198 | 186 | 74th |
| Active planning proposals | 31 | 11 | 12th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 13 | 26 | 118th |
| New homes since 2021 | 9,189 | 795 | 4th |
| Short-term rentals | 90 | 21 | 10th |
| Heritage properties | 1,260 | 5 | 3rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 45 | 18 | 17th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 2,890 | 1,107 | 7th |
| Assaults | 2,227 | 637 | 4th |
| Break-ins | 350 | 173 | 13th |
| Car thefts | 82 | 193 | 141st |
| Robberies | 167 | 70 | 7th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 65 | 46 | 47th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 14 | 6 | 38th |
| Bicycle thefts | 209 | 31 | 12th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 400 | 212 | 16th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 21,490 | 16,813 | 48th |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $85,000 | 148th |
| Households that rent | 64.9% | 45.5% | 19th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 39.5% | 39.0% | 73rd |
| Commute by transit | 27.3% | 25.8% | 64th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 37.0% | 5.3% | 8th |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 16.3% | 149th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 11.6 | 5.1 | 13th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.6 | 5.0 | 67th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 4.5 | 2.1 | 10th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 84 | 228 | 142nd |
| Affordable homes coming | 703 | 19 | 9th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 14 | 10 | 46th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 8.8% | 7.8% | 71st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 | 122nd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,469 | 410 | 15th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 29 | 4 | 6th |
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 | 625 | 548 | 617 | 594 | 655 |
| Break-ins | 154 | 129 | 146 | 125 | 103 |
| Car thefts | 52 | 61 | 44 | 37 | 24 |
| Robberies | 88 | 66 | 56 | 74 | 49 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
| Total | 936 | 820 | 888 | 850 | 850 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Moss Park | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 2,227 | 768 | 4th |
| Break-ins | 350 | 190 | 13th |
| Car thefts | 82 | 225 | 141st |
| Robberies | 167 | 78 | 7th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 65 | 61 | 47th |
| Total | 2,890 | 1,322 | 7th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Moss Park | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 625 | 548 | 617 | 594 | 655 | 2,227 | 768 | 4th |
| Break-ins | 154 | 129 | 146 | 125 | 103 | 350 | 190 | 13th |
| Car thefts | 52 | 61 | 44 | 37 | 24 | 82 | 225 | 141st |
| Robberies | 88 | 66 | 56 | 74 | 49 | 167 | 78 | 7th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 65 | 61 | 47th |
| Total | 936 | 820 | 888 | 850 | 850 | 2,890 | 1,322 | 7th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 248 | 701 |
| 2022 | 241 | 1,593 |
| 2023 | 203 | 555 |
| 2024 | 197 | 1,425 |
| 2025 | 265 | 1,950 |
| 2026 | 167 | 2,965 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (34)
Hearing coming up (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 Dundas St E | 14-storey building · 137 homes and shops | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Nov 25 | A0705/26TEY |
| 550 Adelaide St E | 29-storey building · 240 homes and shops | Minor variance and site plan | Hearing Dec 9 | A0674/26TEY |
| 90 Ontario St | Split the lot | Consent | Hearing Nov 4 | B0056/26TEY |
Under appeal (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Parliament St | 46-storey building · 419 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2023 | 23 188919 STE 13 SA |
| 225 Queen St E | 38-storey building · 355 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Nov 2021 | 21 235109 STE 13 SA |
| 255 Seaton St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2020 | A1216/20TEY |
| 383 Sherbourne St | 39-storey building · 378 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2023 | 23 170463 STE 13 SA |
| 477 Queen St E | 15-storey building | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2023 | 23 186758 STE 13 SA |
| 505 Parliament St | 10-storey building · 60 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 124360 STE 13 OZ |
| 69 Ontario St | 43-storey building · 380 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2019 | 19 265929 STE 13 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (21)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Berkeley St | 35-storey building · 257 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2023 | 23 186575 STE 13 SA |
| 150 Sherbourne St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2023 | 23 124235 STE 13 SA |
| 191 Sherbourne St | 40-storey building · 693 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 254630 STE 13 SA |
| 21 Sackville St | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0717/26TEY |
| 211 Gerrard St E | 10-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 187962 STE 13 SA |
| 214 Sherbourne St | 47-storey building · 619 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 204779 STE 13 SA |
| 239 Dundas St E | 49-storey building with shops | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2022 | 22 124213 STE 13 SA |
| 245 Queen St E | 25-storey building · 446 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2021 | 21 169132 STE 13 SA |
| 279 1/2 George St | 44-storey building · 542 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 218559 STE 13 SA |
| 285 Shuter St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted May 2026 | A0445/26TEY |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 George St | 39-storey building · 516 homes | Consent and condominium | Decided Oct 2026 | B0043/26TEY |
| 291 Jarvis St | Addition | Consent | Decided Jul 2026 | B0033/26TEY |
| 4 Gilead Pl | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Sep 2026 | B0031/26TEY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (45)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy | JK-6 | Viamonde | 270 | 100% | 88% | — |
| Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 420 | 80% | 30% | — |
| St Paul Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 250 | 87% | 50% | — |
| Inglenook Community School | 9-12 | TDSB | 60 | — | — | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garderie La Farandole De Toronto | 14 Pembroke St | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 149 | Yes |
| Lord Dufferin Community Day Care Centre | 350 Parliament St | kindergarten, school-age | 140 | Yes |
| The Yonge Street Mission / Davis Centre | 270 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 65 | Yes |
| Gerrard Early Learning Centre | 163 Gerrard St E | infants, toddlers, preschool | 56 | Yes |
| Eyet Early Learning Centre (Tom's Place) | 80 Sackville St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 52 | Yes |
| Tng Central Neighbourhood House | 349 Ontario St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 46 | Yes |
| Centre Ward Early Learning Centre (Doodle All Daycare) | 14 Eastern Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 97 | No |
| Liberty Prep Parliament | 162 Parliament St | toddlers, preschool | 35 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 504 King | Streetcar | 347 |
| 501 Queen | Streetcar | 262 |
| 503 Kingston Rd | Streetcar | 167 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 133 |
| 75 Sherbourne | Bus | 132 |
| 65 Parliament | Bus | 115 |
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 | Moss Park | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 12 | 8 | 40 Power St Park, Allan Gardens, Anniversary Park and 9 more |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 | Allan Gardens, Bright Street Playground, Little Trinity Church Lands and 4 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | John Innes Community Recreation Centre, Moss Park Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, just over the border in Regent Park. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | John Innes Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: David Crombie Park, just over the border in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Water's Edge Promenade, 810 m away in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Moss Park (1 courts) |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, just over the border in Regent Park. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Moss Park, Underpass Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Moss Park. Nearest: Riverdale Park East, 1.2 km away in North Riverdale. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | John Innes 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.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 49 Ontario St | Under construction | 245 |
| 254 King St E | Rezoning approved | 190 |
| 355 Sherbourne St | Rezoning approved | 132 |
| 349 George St | Rezoning approved | 70 |
| 348 Richmond St E | Rezoning approved | 30 |
| 261 Queen St E | Under construction | 13 |
| 393 Dundas St E | Building permit applied for | 12 |
| 125 George St | Under construction | 7 |
| 209 Carlton St | Building permit issued | 4 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329-337 Queen Street East, 135R-141R and 139-141 Berkeley Street | Jul 29, 2026 | 7 | 7 |
| 239-255 Dundas Street East | Jun 26, 2024 | 8 | 8 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (14)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Pembroke St, Dundas St E to Glenholme Pl | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Pembroke St, Shuter St to Dundas St E | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Pembroke St, Glenholme Pl to Gerrard St E | 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Gerrard St E, Sherbourne St to Central Hospital Lane | Q1 2027 to Q1 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | George St, King St E to Adelaide St E | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | George St, Shuter St to Dundas St E | Q3 2025 to Q3 2027 |
| Laneway rebuild | Coatsworth St, Ontario St to Milan St | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Ontario St, Carlton St to Aberdeen Ave | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Sidewalk work | Bayview Ave, near River St E Bayview Ramp | 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Seaton St, Gerrard St E to Carlton St | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Seaton St, Shuter St to Dundas St E | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | Seaton St, Dundas St E to Gerrard St E | Q1 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road repairs | St Paul St, Ray Lane to Queen St E | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Callaghan Lane, Berkeley St to Parliament St | Q4 2025 to Q3 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 (4)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoppers Drug Mart | Take-out or food shop | 275 Queen St E | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Masala Guys | Take-out or food shop | 234 Parliament St | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Infinity Vape | Vape shop | 200 Dundas St E | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Icha Tea | Restaurant or bar | 8 Eastern Ave | Aug 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (13)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 270 Berkeley St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 270 Berkeley St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 270 Berkeley St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 23 St Paul St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 270 Berkeley St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 393 Berkeley St | Laneway suite | Dec 2023 |
| 391 Berkeley St | Laneway suite | Dec 2022 |
| 98 Pembroke St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 140 Seaton St | Laneway suite | Aug 2021 |
| 104 Pembroke St | Laneway suite | Jul 2021 |
| 129 Seaton St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2021 |
| 332 Seaton St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2020 |
| 30 St Paul St | Laneway suite | Nov 2020 |
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 | 3 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 45 | 209 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 86 | 400 | Higher than most |
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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrard St E Horticultural Ave to Pembroke St | 13,500 | 42 km/h | Dec 2018 |
| Adelaide St E Princess St to Ontario St | 13,000 | 50 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Richmond St E Eastern Ave Diversion to Power St | 12,200 | — | Sep 2021 |
| Sherbourne St Shuter St to Dundas St E | 10,100 | 41 km/h | Jun 2026 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| George St Adelaide St E to Richmond St E | 2,800 | 37 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Frederick St King St E to Adelaide St E | 845 | 34 km/h | Jun 2018 |
| Berkeley St King St E to Adelaide St E | 1,900 | 33 km/h | Jun 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Allan Gardens | 5.3 |
| Moss Park | 3.4 |
| Corktown Common | 0.9 |
| Underpass Park | 0.7 |
| Orphan's Green | 0.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - New Parks in the Moss Park Neighbourhood
Two new parks are coming to the Moss Park neighbourhood. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Moss Park Park Improvements & John Innes Community Recreation Centre Replacement
The City is improving Moss Park and John Innes Community Recreation Centre to better serve all community members.In progress - Corktown Common Neighbourhood New Off-Leash Area
After investigating four potential sites, the City will be installing a new dogs off-leash area (OLA) in the western portion of Underpass Park which is bounded by St. Lawrence Street, Eastern Avenue and the Eastern Avenue Diversion.In progress - Anniversary Park Improvements
The City is improving Anniversary Park with the help of community feedback! The proposed improvements may include additional seating, water bottle filler, and new plantings.In progress - Moss Park Arena Improvements
The City is making upgrades to the building's interior, including the washroom, boardroom, snack bar, pro shop, Zamboni room and multipurpose rooms. Construction is expected to take place from summer 2027 to summer 2028.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 29 building permits in Moss Park included a green roof, the 6th most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
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, 24 noise exemption permits were issued in Moss Park: 16 for amplified sound at events, 5 for large crane work, 2 for construction outside normal hours and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
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
Cabbagetown, Historic Queen East and Old Town Toronto are Business Improvement Areas in Moss Park. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1,260 properties on the Heritage Register (82 designated, 1178 listed), 3rd most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (1.2%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M5A, 4 of 134 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 17 home tests in M5B were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Chris Moise · Ward 13 Toronto Centre 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, 7,360 service requests came from postal area M5A, which covers most of Moss Park. The most common:
| Property standards | 516 | |
| Illegal dumping | 307 | |
| Injured wildlife | 289 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 243 | |
| Posters on City property | 196 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 163 |
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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