Rexdale-Kipling
Rexdale-Kipling is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 10,000 people, next to Elms-Old Rexdale, Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown, Thistletown-Beaumond Heights and one other neighbourhood. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Rexdale Blvd and Islington Ave. It has more street trees than most, but fewer parks for its size than most neighbourhoods.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Albion Creek to the north, the Humber River W Branch, then Islington Ave to the east, Rexdale Blvd to the south and Kipling Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There is one active planning proposal in Rexdale-Kipling, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (2nd fewest in Toronto). It is waiting for a decision. Another one was decided recently.
Waiting for a decision (1)
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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Rexdale-Kipling: 2 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, 157 major crimes were reported in Rexdale-Kipling: 1,410 per 100,000 residents, 7% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 44th highest in Toronto. Car thefts and robberies were above the citywide rate. Reports fell from 189 in 2024 to 157 in 2025, mostly assaults (93 to 80) and robberies (25 to 14).
Rexdale-Kipling compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 62% higher126 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 48% higher332 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | About the same63 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | About the same719 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | About the same171 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 | 80 | up 63% |
| Car thefts | 41 | 37 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 29 | 19 | down 34% |
| Robberies | 10 | 14 | up 40% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 7 | more than three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 154 | 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 Rexdale-Kipling killed or seriously injured someone, the 64th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Three involved pedestrians. Most were on Kipling Ave and Henley Cres.
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, 35 TTC stops are served by the 96 Wilson, 45 Kipling, 37 Islington and 996 Wilson Express buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Wilson | about 156 | 6.9 · high | |
| 45 Kipling | about 128 | 4.9 | |
| 37 Islington | about 120 | 7.0 · high | |
| 996 Wilson Express | about 75 | 6.4 | |
| 945 Kipling Express | about 51 | 4.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave Rexdale Blvd to Frost Park Trl | 26,400 | 50 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Bergamot Ave Rexlington Park Trl to Islington Ave | 7,200 | 53 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Redwater Dr Elmhurst Dr to Cricklewood Rd | 3,300 | 49 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Fordwich Cres Pakenham Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 3,100 | 56 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leduc Dr Redwater Dr to Torbolton Dr | 2,700 | 57 km/h | May 2024 |
| Fordwich Cres Pakenham Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 3,100 | 56 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Genthorn Ave Moncrieff Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 2,300 | 55 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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
One elementary school and three secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. There are four licensed child care centres with 270 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 (4)
- Sunny Faces Day Care Centre - Rivercrest $10 a day
30 Harefield Dr · preschool, kindergarten, school-age100 spaces - Mandi Day Care $10 a day
30 Barrhead Cres · toddlers, preschool, school-age72 spaces - YWCA Bergamot Early Learning $10 a day
66 Bergamot Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool62 spaces - Kipling Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
2233 Kipling Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Rexdale-Kipling has three parks, three of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (16th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one wading pool but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 4,011 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, honey locust and Japanese lilac: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (27th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 11 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 16.4 |
| Rexdale Park | 4.7 |
| Rexlington Park | 2.5 |
| Frost Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Checkendon Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Checkendon Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Rexdale-Kipling | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Frost Park, Rexdale Park, Rexlington Park |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Frost Park, Rexdale Park, Rexlington Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | West Acres Seniors Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Kingsview Park, 1.6 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: The Elms Community School and Pool, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Rexlington Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Sunnydale Acres Park, just over the border in West Humber-Clairville. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Beaumonde Heights Park, just over the border in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Village Green Park, just over the border in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: West Humber Parkland, 970 m away in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | West Acres Seniors 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, 64 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (12th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 36 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (54th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 111 homes since 2021, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (9th 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, 1 building permit in Rexdale-Kipling included a green roof, the 28th fewest 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 Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,031 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (50%) rent, and 37% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 21 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 16 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (57th 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 Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke). Vacancy 2.1% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 10,375 people lived here. The median household income was $77,000, the 113th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 23% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
10,375 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 6.2%, Italian 2.9%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 59 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Rexdale Blvd and Islington Ave. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Prime Wash Laundry, a laundromat or dry cleaner at 20A Rexdale Blvd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops18
- Restaurants and bars18
- Salons and personal services16
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
- Auto repair shops2
Streets with the most
- Rexdale Blvd22
- Islington Ave19
- Kipling Ave17
- Frost St1
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 Rexdale-Kipling.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Rexdale-Kipling has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,232 service requests came from postal area M9W, which covers most of Rexdale-Kipling. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 370 | |
| Property standards | 364 | |
| Injured wildlife | 281 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 194 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Tree pruning | 176 |
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 | Rexdale-Kipling | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 64 | 186 | 147th |
| Active planning proposals | 1 | 11 | 157th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 36 | 26 | 54th |
| New homes since 2021 | 111 | 795 | 150th |
| Short-term rentals | 16 | 21 | 102nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 21 | 18 | 64th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,410 | 1,107 | 44th |
| Assaults | 719 | 637 | 61st |
| Break-ins | 171 | 173 | 80th |
| Car thefts | 332 | 193 | 20th |
| Robberies | 126 | 70 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 46 | 49th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 10 | 6 | 53rd |
| Bicycle thefts | 10 | 31 | 126th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 154 | 212 | 122nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 10,375 | 16,813 | 139th |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $85,000 | 113th |
| Households that rent | 49.6% | 45.5% | 63rd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 36.7% | 39.0% | 102nd |
| Commute by transit | 22.6% | 25.8% | 109th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.1% | 5.3% | 128th |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.3% | 51st |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.8 | 5.1 | 64th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 2.9 | 5.0 | 143rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.9 | 2.1 | 87th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 387 | 228 | 27th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 11 | 10 | 68th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 9.6% | 7.8% | 66th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 | 60th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 173 | 410 | 135th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 1 | 4 | 131st |
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 | 49 | 59 | 77 | 93 | 80 |
| Break-ins | 29 | 21 | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| Car thefts | 41 | 59 | 77 | 46 | 37 |
| Robberies | 10 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 14 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 131 | 161 | 198 | 189 | 157 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Rexdale-Kipling | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 719 | 768 | 61st |
| Break-ins | 171 | 190 | 80th |
| Car thefts | 332 | 225 | 20th |
| Robberies | 126 | 78 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 1,410 | 1,322 | 44th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Rexdale-Kipling | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 49 | 59 | 77 | 93 | 80 | 719 | 768 | 61st |
| Break-ins | 29 | 21 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 171 | 190 | 80th |
| Car thefts | 41 | 59 | 77 | 46 | 37 | 332 | 225 | 20th |
| Robberies | 10 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 126 | 78 | 22nd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 61 | 49th |
| Total | 131 | 161 | 198 | 189 | 157 | 1,410 | 1,322 | 44th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 7 |
| 2022 | 49 | 8 |
| 2023 | 82 | 10 |
| 2024 | 62 | 22 |
| 2025 | 79 | 32 |
| 2026 | 54 | 32 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Etobicoke | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | $1,473 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | $1,661 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | $1,948 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | $2,140 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Etobicoke (the former City of Etobicoke); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (2)
Waiting for a decision (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Clearbrooke Crcl | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Fordwich Cres | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Jul 2026 | A0222/26EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (21)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2362 Islington Ave | 77 | 13 | 1972 | 0 |
| 20 Torbolton Dr | 83 | 17 | 1959 | 0 |
| 2329 Kipling Ave | 85 | 40 | 1968 | — |
| 11 Bergamot Ave | 86 | 130 | 1960 | 0 |
| 25 Bergamot Ave | 86 | 73 | 1960 | 0 |
| 30 Torbolton Dr | 89 | 16 | 1960 | 0 |
| 14 Torbolton Dr | 91 | 16 | 1950 | 0 |
| 3 Torbolton Dr | 91 | 18 | 1964 | 0 |
| 27 Bergamot Ave | 92 | 130 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2328 Islington Ave | 93 | 68 | 1962 | 0 |
| 9 Bergamot Ave | 93 | 73 | 1960 | 0 |
| 21 Torbolton Dr | 94 | 15 | 1960 | 7 |
| 2356 Islington Ave | 94 | 18 | 1958 | — |
| 2386 Islington Ave | 94 | 18 | 1960 | — |
| 68 Bergamot Ave | 95 | 68 | 2007 | 0 |
| 2314 Islington Ave | 96 | 194 | 1977 | 0 |
| 39 Leduc Dr | 98 | 13 | 1962 | 0 |
| 15 Torbolton Dr | 98 | 19 | 1960 | 0 |
| 40 Torbolton Dr | 98 | 17 | 1962 | 0 |
| 2366 Islington Ave | 98 | 16 | 1950 | 0 |
| 70 Rexdale Blvd | 98 | 100 | 1969 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 245 | — | — | — |
| Caring and Safe School 1 | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic High School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 1,010 | — | — | 78% |
| Thistletown Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 610 | — | — | 78% |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Faces Day Care Centre - Rivercrest | 30 Harefield Dr | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 100 | Yes |
| Mandi Day Care | 30 Barrhead Cres | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 72 | Yes |
| YWCA Bergamot Early Learning | 66 Bergamot Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 62 | Yes |
| Kipling Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 2233 Kipling Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 96 Wilson | Bus | 156 |
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 128 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 120 |
| 996 Wilson Express | Bus | 75 |
| 945 Kipling Express | Bus | 51 |
| 937 Islington Express | Bus | 31 |
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 | Rexdale-Kipling | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 3 | 8 | Frost Park, Rexdale Park, Rexlington Park |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 | Frost Park, Rexdale Park, Rexlington Park |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | West Acres Seniors Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Kingsview Park, 1.6 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: The Elms Community School and Pool, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Rexlington Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Sunnydale Acres Park, just over the border in West Humber-Clairville. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Beaumonde Heights Park, just over the border in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: Village Green Park, just over the border in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Rexdale-Kipling. Nearest: West Humber Parkland, 970 m away in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | West Acres Seniors 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 (11)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Elmhurst Dr, Albion Rd to Islington Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Elmhurst Dr, Islington Ave to Redwater Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Islington Ave, Rexdale Blvd to Elmhurst Dr | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Frost St, Rexdale Blvd to Stavely Cres | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Benway Dr, Ponoca Rd to Stavely Cres | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Benway Dr, near Stavely Cres | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Frost St, Stavely Cres to Kipling Ave | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Stavely Cres, Frost St to Redwater Dr | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Benway Dr, near Stavely Cres | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Marcel Rd, near Frost St | Q4 2026 to Q4 2029 |
| Road resurfacing | Katrine Rd, Riverhead Dr to Henley Cres | Q2 2024 to Q3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Wash Laundry | Laundromat or dry cleaner | 20A Rexdale Blvd | Oct 9, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (36)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 2438 Islington Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 1 Kinloss Rd | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 101 Fordwich Cres | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 151 Clearbrooke Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 36 Hallow Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2026 |
| 28 Leduc Dr | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 56 Frost St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 56 Frost St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 1 Marcel Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 28 Ludgate Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 14 Berry Creek Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2025 |
| 30 Fallowfield Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2025 |
| 14 Berry Creek Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 76 Genthorn Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 24 Tofield Cres | Garden suite | Jan 2025 |
| 3 Meath Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 3 Meath Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 65 Moncrieff Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 34 Stavely Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2024 |
| 7 Moncrieff Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2023 |
| 35 Barrhead Cres | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 3 Hinton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 65 Moncrieff Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 4 Tofield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 4 Tofield Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 36 Hinton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 110 Riverhead Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 63 Clearbrooke Crcl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2022 |
| 65 Moncrieff Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2022 |
| 26 Riverhead Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2022 |
| 31 Brookmere Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 27 Pakenham Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2022 |
| 2091 Kipling Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 29 Gladsmore Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 138 Elmhurst Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 7 Ludgate Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 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 | 1 | 10 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 10 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 16 | 154 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave Rexdale Blvd to Frost Park Trl | 26,400 | 50 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Bergamot Ave Rexlington Park Trl to Islington Ave | 7,200 | 53 km/h | Apr 2022 |
| Redwater Dr Elmhurst Dr to Cricklewood Rd | 3,300 | 49 km/h | Nov 2021 |
| Fordwich Cres Pakenham Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 3,100 | 56 km/h | Jun 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leduc Dr Redwater Dr to Torbolton Dr | 2,700 | 57 km/h | May 2024 |
| Fordwich Cres Pakenham Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 3,100 | 56 km/h | Jun 2023 |
| Genthorn Ave Moncrieff Dr to Elmhurst Dr | 2,300 | 55 km/h | Apr 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 16.4 |
| Rexdale Park | 4.7 |
| Rexlington Park | 2.5 |
| Frost Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Checkendon Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Checkendon Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Rexdale-Kipling included a green roof, the 28th fewest 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, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Rexdale-Kipling: 2 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 Rexdale-Kipling.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.6% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 8.2% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M9W, 1 of 33 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (3.0%; Toronto 2.0%). None of 21 home tests in M9V were above Ontario’s limit.
- Councillor
- Vincent Crisanti · Ward 1 Etobicoke North 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, 6,232 service requests came from postal area M9W, which covers most of Rexdale-Kipling. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 370 | |
| Property standards | 364 | |
| Injured wildlife | 281 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 194 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 193 | |
| Tree pruning | 176 |
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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