Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills
Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills is a neighbourhood in North York of about 14,000 people, next to Banbury-Don Mills, Fenside-Parkwoods, St.Andrew-Windfields and two other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Lawrence Ave E and Underhill Dr.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Cassandra Blvd to the north, the Don Valley Parkway, then Victoria Park Ave to the east, Lawrence Ave E to the south and the Don River E Branch to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are five active planning proposals in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills, fewer than most neighbourhoods (32nd fewest in Toronto). Of these, four are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (4)
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, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills: 1 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, 171 major crimes were reported in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills: 1,142 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 73rd highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 307 per 100,000, 36% above the citywide rate (225) and the 26th highest in Toronto, while assaults and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (177 in 2024).
Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 36% higher307 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same200 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 14% lower67 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23% lower47 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 32% lower521 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 | 52 | 78 | up 50% |
| Car thefts | 20 | 46 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 17 | 30 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 16 | 10 | down 38% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 7 | seven times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 172 | Lower 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, six collisions in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills killed or seriously injured someone, the 60th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Don Valley Parkway S and York Mills Rd.
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, 42 TTC stops are served by the 54 Lawrence East, 24 Victoria Park, 25 Don Mills and 95 York Mills buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | about 189 | 5.9 | |
| 24 Victoria Park | about 168 | 5.1 | |
| 25 Don Mills | about 136 | 4.2 | |
| 95 York Mills | about 129 | 8.2 · high | |
| 122 Graydon Hall | about 80 | 3.7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Lawrence W / DVP N Ramp to Underhill Dr | 45,600 | 75 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Victoria Park Ave Belmore Ave to Deanvar Ave | 30,300 | 96 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| York Mills Rd Paris Crt to Lochinvar Cres | 19,100 | 67 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Underhill Dr Roanoke Rd to Monarchwood Cres | 11,400 | 46 km/h | Feb 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Blvd | 762 | 54 km/h | Nov 2020 |
| Avonwick Gt Rustywood Dr to Ranchdale Cres | 1,400 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Doonaree Dr Redwillow Dr to Cornerbrook Dr | 444 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
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
Eight elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Annunciation Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; Annunciation Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are eight licensed child care centres with 594 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program.
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)
- Muppets Too Preschool Centre $10 a day
45 Cassandra Blvd · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age130 spaces - Three Valleys Children's Centre $10 a day
76 Three Valleys Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age128 spaces - Ranchdale Rompers Day Care $10 a day
60 Ranchdale Cres · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age120 spaces - Curlew Montessori School $10 a day
81 Curlew Dr · toddlers, preschool58 spaces - Broadlands School Age Program YMCA $10 a day
106 Broadlands Blvd · kindergarten, school-age56 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills has ten parks, six of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (46th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 6,183 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and white birch: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (20th most per resident in Toronto). The City has nine road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Broadlands Park | 4.7 |
| Brookbanks Park | 4.5 |
| Graydon Hall Park | 4.3 |
| Three Valleys Park | 3.9 |
| Trca Lands ( 81) | 3.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Curlew Park
A new park is coming to 77 Curlew Dr. as a result of a new residential development project near Lawrence Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue.In progress - Dr. Daniel Hill Park New Splash Pad
A new splash pad is coming to Dr. Daniel Hill Park.In progress - Rowena Park Playground Improvements & New Basketball Court
The City is improving the playground and adding a new basketball court at Rowena Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Broadlands Park, Cassandra Greenbelt, Dr. Daniel Hill Park and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Broadlands Park, Dr. Daniel Hill Park, Graydon Hall Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Maryvale Park, just over the border in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Graydon Hall Park (3 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Sweeney Park, just over the border in Victoria Village. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 890 m away in Henry Farm. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Mallow Park, just over the border in Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Broadlands Community 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, 118 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (45th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 21 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 353 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd 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
No building permits in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills have included a green roof since 2010. 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 North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (53%) rent, and 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 14 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 13 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (43rd 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 North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 13,965 people lived here. The median household income was $98,000, the 33rd highest in Toronto (above the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 19% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
13,965 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Mandarin 3.4%, Spanish 3.2%, Arabic 3.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 51 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Lawrence Ave E and Underhill Dr. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Pho Hoang Gia -Scarborough, a restaurant or bar at 1448 Lawrence Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars17
- Take-out and food shops13
- Salons and personal services7
- Auto repair shops6
- Smoke and vape shops3
Streets with the most
- Lawrence Ave E25
- Underhill Dr16
- Victoria Park Ave8
- Rowena Dr1
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 Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.4% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M3A, 2 of 48 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.2%; Toronto 2.0%). In M1R, 1 of 77 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Jon Burnside · Ward 16 Don Valley East profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,906 service requests came from postal area M3A, which covers most of Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. The most common:
| Property standards | 231 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 203 | |
| Injured wildlife | 149 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 134 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 123 | |
| Tree pruning | 94 |
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 | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 118 | 184 | 114th |
| Active planning proposals | 5 | 11 | 127th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 21 | 26 | 91st |
| New homes since 2021 | 353 | 797 | 116th |
| Short-term rentals | 13 | 21 | 116th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 14 | 18 | 99th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,142 | 1,107 | 73rd |
| Assaults | 521 | 637 | 107th |
| Break-ins | 200 | 173 | 57th |
| Car thefts | 307 | 193 | 26th |
| Robberies | 67 | 70 | 84th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 47 | 46 | 76th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 7 | 6 | 73rd |
| Bicycle thefts | 7 | 31 | 139th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 172 | 212 | 105th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,965 | 16,813 | 103rd |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $85,000 | 33rd |
| Households that rent | 52.7% | 45.5% | 53rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 41.8% | 39.0% | 45th |
| Commute by transit | 18.6% | 25.8% | 135th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.9% | 5.3% | 81st |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 16.3% | 61st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.1 | 99th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 7.2 | 5.0 | 46th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.6 | 2.1 | 50th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 443 | 228 | 20th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 9 | 10 | 81st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 7.5% | 7.8% | 81st |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 | 63rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 177 | 410 | 133rd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 0 | 4 | 150th |
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 | 52 | 67 | 96 | 67 | 78 |
| Break-ins | 17 | 18 | 35 | 30 | 30 |
| Car thefts | 20 | 37 | 57 | 64 | 46 |
| Robberies | 16 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Total | 106 | 130 | 201 | 177 | 171 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 521 | 768 | 107th |
| Break-ins | 200 | 190 | 57th |
| Car thefts | 307 | 225 | 26th |
| Robberies | 67 | 78 | 84th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 47 | 61 | 76th |
| Total | 1,142 | 1,322 | 73rd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 52 | 67 | 96 | 67 | 78 | 521 | 768 | 107th |
| Break-ins | 17 | 18 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 200 | 190 | 57th |
| Car thefts | 20 | 37 | 57 | 64 | 46 | 307 | 225 | 26th |
| Robberies | 16 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 67 | 78 | 84th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 47 | 61 | 76th |
| Total | 106 | 130 | 201 | 177 | 171 | 1,142 | 1,322 | 73rd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191 | 9 |
| 2022 | 122 | 13 |
| 2023 | 175 | 13 |
| 2024 | 134 | 17 |
| 2025 | 114 | 40 |
| 2026 | 98 | 261 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (6)
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Fenelon Dr | Two buildings, up to 8 storeys · 123 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2016 | 16 270142 NNY 34 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Broadlands Blvd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2021 | A0295/21NY |
| 5 Parmbelle Cres | New two-storey house | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2026 | A0257/26NY |
| 5-15 Brookbanks Dr | Consent | Consent | Submitted Aug 2019 | B0036/19NY |
| 75 Larabee Cres | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Sep 2022 | A0669/22NY |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Parmbelle Cres | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2025 | 25 211052 NNY 16 OZ |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (14)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Rowena Dr | 69 | 248 | 1966 | 11 |
| 105 Rowena Dr | 78 | 243 | 1966 | 12 |
| 74 Curlew Dr | 86 | 112 | 1966 | 0 |
| 50 Underhill Dr | 88 | 64 | 1961 | 0 |
| 275 Cassandra Blvd | 90 | 164 | 1965 | 0 |
| 265 Cassandra Blvd | 91 | 164 | 1965 | 8 |
| 8 Roanoke Rd | 92 | 111 | 1962 | 0 |
| 5 Brookbanks Dr | 94 | 124 | 1968 | 0 |
| 7 Roanoke Rd | 94 | 113 | 1963 | 0 |
| 15 Brookbanks Dr | 95 | 148 | 1967 | 0 |
| 21 Welsford Gdns | 95 | 154 | 1960 | 0 |
| 60 Underhill Dr | 96 | 57 | 1961 | — |
| 10 Roanoke Rd | 97 | 101 | 1962 | 0 |
| 17 Brookbanks Dr | 98 | 44 | 2001 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 225 | — | — | — |
| Milne Valley Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 500 | 73% | 38% | — |
| Ranchdale Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 180 | — | — | — |
| Three Valleys Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 255 | — | — | — |
| Annunciation Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 325 | 94% | 68% | — |
| St Catherine Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 90 | — | — | — |
| Broadlands Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 270 | — | — | — |
| Rene Gordon (Elementary) School | JK-5 | TDSB | 275 | — | — | — |
| Senator O'Connor College School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 1,365 | — | — | 88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muppets Too Preschool Centre | 45 Cassandra Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 130 | Yes |
| Three Valleys Children's Centre | 76 Three Valleys Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 128 | Yes |
| Ranchdale Rompers Day Care | 60 Ranchdale Cres | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 120 | Yes |
| Curlew Montessori School | 81 Curlew Dr | toddlers, preschool | 58 | Yes |
| Broadlands School Age Program YMCA | 106 Broadlands Blvd | kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Rene Gordon School Age YMCA | 20 Karen Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Annunciation Catholic School Before & After Child Care Program | 65 Avonwick Gate | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Little Acorns Montessori School (Cathie Mahoney) | 40 Underhill Dr | preschool | 16 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Lawrence East | Bus | 189 |
| 24 Victoria Park | Bus | 168 |
| 25 Don Mills | Bus | 136 |
| 95 York Mills | Bus | 129 |
| 122 Graydon Hall | Bus | 80 |
| 191 Underhill | Bus | 67 |
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 | Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 10 | 8 | Broadlands Park, Cassandra Greenbelt, Dr. Daniel Hill Park and 7 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Broadlands Park, Dr. Daniel Hill Park, Graydon Hall Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Broadlands Community Recreation Centre |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Maryvale Park, just over the border in Wexford/Maryvale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Graydon Hall Park (3 courts); 2 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Sweeney Park, just over the border in Victoria Village. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Parkway Forest Park, 890 m away in Henry Farm. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. Nearest: Mallow Park, just over the border in Banbury-Don Mills. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Broadlands Community 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 (9)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Underhill Dr, Lawrence Ave E to Beveridge Dr | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Fenelon Dr, Graydon Hall Dr to Karen Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dumas Crt, near Rustywood Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Cornerbrook Dr, Underhill Dr to Doonaree Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Doonaree Dr, Cornerbrook Dr to Underhill Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Bamber Crt, near Roanoke Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Daleena Dr, Royal Doulton Dr to Beveridge Dr | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Sidewalk work | Daleena Dr, Royal Doulton Dr to Beveridge Dr | Q3 2027 to Q3 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Graydon Hall Dr, Graydon Hall Pl to Don Mills Rd | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (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 (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Hoang Gia -Scarborough | Restaurant or bar | 1448 Lawrence Ave E | Aug 27, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (21)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 39 Valentine Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2025 |
| 54 Shaunavon Heights Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 21 Marthclare Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 144 Broadlands Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 62 Laurentide Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 122 Laurentide Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 44 Greengrove Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 1 Groveland Cres | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 26 Shaunavon Heights Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 2 Minorca Pl | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 114 Castlegrove Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2023 |
| 19 Lochinvar Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 54 Camwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 143 Broadlands Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 24 Beveridge Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 26 Shaunavon Heights Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 10 Silverdale Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 1 Filbert Gt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 82 Cornerbrook Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2020 |
| 19 Larabee Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2015 |
| 23 Doonaree Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2002 |
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 | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 7 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 172 | Lower 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Ave E Lawrence W / DVP N Ramp to Underhill Dr | 45,600 | 75 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Victoria Park Ave Belmore Ave to Deanvar Ave | 30,300 | 96 km/h | Sep 2019 |
| York Mills Rd Paris Crt to Lochinvar Cres | 19,100 | 67 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Underhill Dr Roanoke Rd to Monarchwood Cres | 11,400 | 46 km/h | Feb 2024 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Blvd | 762 | 54 km/h | Nov 2020 |
| Avonwick Gt Rustywood Dr to Ranchdale Cres | 1,400 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Doonaree Dr Redwillow Dr to Cornerbrook Dr | 444 | 49 km/h | Jun 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Broadlands Park | 4.7 |
| Brookbanks Park | 4.5 |
| Graydon Hall Park | 4.3 |
| Three Valleys Park | 3.9 |
| Trca Lands ( 81) | 3.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Curlew Park
A new park is coming to 77 Curlew Dr. as a result of a new residential development project near Lawrence Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue.In progress - Dr. Daniel Hill Park New Splash Pad
A new splash pad is coming to Dr. Daniel Hill Park.In progress - Rowena Park Playground Improvements & New Basketball Court
The City is improving the playground and adding a new basketball court at Rowena Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
No building permits in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills have included a green roof since 2010. 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, 1 noise exemption permit was issued in Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills: 1 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 Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (all designated), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.4% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M3A, 2 of 48 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (4.2%; Toronto 2.0%). In M1R, 1 of 77 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Jon Burnside · Ward 16 Don Valley East 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, 3,906 service requests came from postal area M3A, which covers most of Parkwoods-O'Connor Hills. The most common:
| Property standards | 231 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 203 | |
| Injured wildlife | 149 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 134 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 123 | |
| Tree pruning | 94 |
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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