Rockcliffe-Smythe
Rockcliffe-Smythe is a northwest neighbourhood of about 22,000 people, next to Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Humber Heights-Westmount, Junction Area and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Mount Dennis GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are St Clair Ave W and Jane St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Eglinton Ave W, then Lambton Ave to the north, the rail line to the east, the CP rail line to the south and the Humber River to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are ten active planning proposals in Rockcliffe-Smythe, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Four have hearings coming up; the first is 380 Weston Rd on Dec 3, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, five are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (4)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (5)
Decided recently (2)
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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Rockcliffe-Smythe: 3 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, 276 major crimes were reported in Rockcliffe-Smythe: 1,145 per 100,000 residents, 13% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 72nd highest in Toronto. Break-ins, car thefts and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (306 in 2024).
Rockcliffe-Smythe compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | About the same743 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same75 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 30% lower133 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 30% lower158 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 39% lower37 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 139 | 179 | up 29% |
| Car thefts | 46 | 38 | down 17% |
| Break-ins | 35 | 32 | about the same |
| Robberies | 16 | 18 | up 13% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | nearly doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 23 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 55 | 247 | 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, ten collisions in Rockcliffe-Smythe killed or seriously injured someone, the 64th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Alliance Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Mount Dennis. Inside the neighbourhood, 98 TTC stops are served by the 89 Weston, 27 Jane South, 79 Scarlett Rd and 171 Mount Dennis buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Mount Dennis GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Weston | about 127 | 7.3 · high | |
| 27 Jane South | about 123 | 2.0 | |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | about 104 | 3.4 | |
| 171 Mount Dennis | about 101 | 2.0 | |
| 189 Stockyards | about 89 | 0.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Rogers Rd to Porter Ave | 39,800 | 54 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Jane St Sandcliff Rd to East Dr | 28,800 | 52 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| St Clair Ave W Castleton Ave to Mould Ave | 24,500 | 64 km/h | Oct 2022 |
| Scarlett Rd Black Creek Trl to Clairton Cres | 24,000 | 70 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Ave Weston Rd to Langden Ave | 1,100 | 54 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Pritchard Ave Mariposa Ave to French Ave | 1,700 | 48 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Haney Ave Duern St to Kinghorn Ave | 413 | 48 km/h | Apr 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
Five elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the five with Grade 6 results, none beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 393 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and two EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (5)
- Macaulay - George Syme Child Care Centre $10 a day
69 Pritchard Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age157 spaces - Lef - Roseland Day Care $10 a day
990 Jane St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age82 spaces - Lambton Park Child Care Centre $10 a day
50 Bernice Cres · preschool, kindergarten, school-age72 spaces - Happy Day Child Care Centre $10 a day
676 Jane St · preschool, kindergarten, school-age56 spaces - Romero Bears Child Care Centre $10 a day
99 Humber Blvd · toddlers, preschool26 spaces
EarlyON centres (2)
- Roselands EarlyON Child and Family Centre990 Jane St
- Syme-Woolner EarlyON Child and Family Centre69 Pritchard Ave
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 →Rockcliffe-Smythe has 21 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (16th most per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 5,141 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Siberian elm and Manitoba maple: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has 17 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Smythe Park | 15.3 |
| Black Creek Site West | 8.9 |
| York Stadium | 4.8 |
| Black Creek Site East | 4.3 |
| Marie Baldwin Park | 3.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - Smythe Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Smythe Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Cayuga Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cayuga 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 | Rockcliffe-Smythe | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 21 | 8 | Black Creek Site East, Black Creek Site West, Brendwin Circle Parkette and 18 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Cayuga Park, Dalrymple Park, Gaffney Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | David Appleton Community Centre, Harwood Hall |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Coronation Park-York, 680 m away in Beechborough-Greenbrook. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Smythe Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Runnymede Park, just over the border in Junction Area. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 3.8 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Eglinton Flats, just over the border in Mount Dennis. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Eglinton Flats, just over the border in Mount Dennis. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Noble Park, Woolner Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Gaffney Park, Woolner Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Scarlett Woods Golf Course, Smythe Park · 1 of 2 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, 249 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (50th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 58 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (24th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 340 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (41st 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 Rockcliffe-Smythe have included a green roof since 2010. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. Almost half of households here (44%) rent, and 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 21 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 36 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (36th most 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 York (the former City of York). Vacancy 3.3% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 22,235 people lived here. The median household income was $69,000, the 139th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 27% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
22,235 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 13%, Spanish 8.2%, Vietnamese 4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 116 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on St Clair Ave W and Jane St. In the last 90 days, three businesses got new licences; the newest is Noonmoon, a restaurant or bar at 501 Alliance Ave.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops36
- Restaurants and bars28
- Take-out and food shops27
- Salons and personal services13
- Smoke and vape shops4
Streets with the most
- St Clair Ave W41
- Jane St26
- Weston Rd19
- Scarlett Rd8
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Rogers Road is a Business Improvement Area in Rockcliffe-Smythe. 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
Rockcliffe-Smythe has five properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. About 11% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 5 properties on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 5 listed), 79th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 11.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 31.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6N, 17 of 306 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (5.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which covers most of Rockcliffe-Smythe. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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 | Rockcliffe-Smythe | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 249 | 186 | 50th |
| Active planning proposals | 10 | 11 | 84th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 58 | 26 | 24th |
| New homes since 2021 | 340 | 795 | 118th |
| Short-term rentals | 36 | 21 | 36th |
| Heritage properties | 5 | 5 | 79th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 21 | 18 | 64th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,145 | 1,107 | 72nd |
| Assaults | 743 | 637 | 55th |
| Break-ins | 133 | 173 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 158 | 193 | 100th |
| Robberies | 75 | 70 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 37 | 46 | 100th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 5 | 6 | 94th |
| Bicycle thefts | 23 | 31 | 94th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 247 | 212 | 59th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,235 | 16,813 | 40th |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $85,000 | 139th |
| Households that rent | 43.8% | 45.5% | 90th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 32.9% | 39.0% | 126th |
| Commute by transit | 27.1% | 25.8% | 65th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 4.5% | 5.3% | 89th |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 16.3% | 42nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.5 | 5.1 | 95th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 9.4 | 5.0 | 16th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.7 | 2.1 | 42nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 231 | 228 | 78th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 17 | 10 | 34th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 12.0% | 7.8% | 53rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 | 51st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 354 | 410 | 88th |
| 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 | 139 | 174 | 179 | 195 | 179 |
| Break-ins | 35 | 33 | 53 | 35 | 32 |
| Car thefts | 46 | 62 | 77 | 58 | 38 |
| Robberies | 16 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 18 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 241 | 300 | 340 | 306 | 276 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Rockcliffe-Smythe | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 743 | 768 | 55th |
| Break-ins | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 158 | 225 | 100th |
| Robberies | 75 | 78 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 37 | 61 | 100th |
| Total | 1,145 | 1,322 | 72nd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Rockcliffe-Smythe | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 139 | 174 | 179 | 195 | 179 | 743 | 768 | 55th |
| Break-ins | 35 | 33 | 53 | 35 | 32 | 133 | 190 | 103rd |
| Car thefts | 46 | 62 | 77 | 58 | 38 | 158 | 225 | 100th |
| Robberies | 16 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 75 | 78 | 67th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 61 | 100th |
| Total | 241 | 300 | 340 | 306 | 276 | 1,145 | 1,322 | 72nd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 262 | 13 |
| 2022 | 221 | 23 |
| 2023 | 216 | 39 |
| 2024 | 281 | 54 |
| 2025 | 227 | 93 |
| 2026 | 206 | 118 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,381 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | $1,665 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | $2,022 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | $2,706 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers York (the former City of York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (12)
Hearing coming up (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 Weston Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Hearing Dec 3 | B0029/26EYK |
| 40 Haney Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0332/26EYK |
| 48 Bushey Ave | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0325/26EYK |
| 69 Foxwell St | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 3 | A0320/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bicknell Ave | 62 townhouses | Site plan | Submitted Jan 2017 | 17 109323 WET 12 SA |
Waiting for a decision (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Batavia Ave | 5 homes | Condominium | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 238362 WET 05 CD |
| 34 Glamis Ave | Consent | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Oct 2024 | B0039/24EYK |
| 46 Royal St | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted May 2019 | B0023/19EYK |
| 70 Brownville Ave | Two towers, up to 43 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2025 | 25 222153 WET 05 OZ |
| 955 Weston Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Oct 2021 | 21 228761 WET 05 SA |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Eileen Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0307/26EYK |
| 703 Jane St | Consent | Consent | Decided Jan 2025 | B0049/24EYK |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Woolner Ave | 72 | 130 | 1960 | 0 |
| 777 Jane St | 76 | 106 | 1964 | 0 |
| 787 Jane St | 78 | 107 | 1964 | 0 |
| 200 Woolner Ave | 86 | 304 | 1968 | 0 |
| 190 Woolner Ave | 88 | 304 | 1968 | 0 |
| 890 Jane St | 89 | 146 | 1973 | 0 |
| 230 Woolner Ave | 90 | 130 | 1960 | 0 |
| 797 Jane St | 90 | 93 | 1970 | 0 |
| 8 Hector Ave | 90 | 18 | 1957 | — |
| 210 Woolner Ave | 91 | 188 | 1968 | 0 |
| 15 Gray Ave | 91 | 17 | 1958 | 0 |
| 101-103 Humber Blvd | 91 | 246 | 1969 | 0 |
| 121 Humber Blvd | 91 | 215 | 1968 | 0 |
| 55 Outlook Ave | 93 | 275 | 1979 | 0 |
| 31 Rockcliffe Blvd | 94 | 39 | 1960 | — |
| 8 Castleton Ave | 95 | 17 | 1965 | — |
| 900 Jane St | 95 | 40 | 1968 | 0 |
| 898 Jane St | 98 | 63 | 1960 | 0 |
| 870 Weston Rd | 98 | 11 | 1956 | — |
| 872 Weston Rd | 98 | 12 | 1956 | — |
| 2 Jasper Ave | 98 | 22 | 1954 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (6)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Syme Community School | JK-8 | TDSB | 490 | 73% | 35% | — |
| Roselands Junior Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 305 | 65% | 17% | — |
| Lambton Park Community School | JK-8 | TDSB | 190 | 73% | 29% | — |
| Harwood Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 190 | 77% | 25% | — |
| Santa Maria Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 195 | 55% | 10% | — |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 825 | — | — | 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 (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay - George Syme Child Care Centre | 69 Pritchard Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 157 | Yes |
| Lef - Roseland Day Care | 990 Jane St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 82 | Yes |
| Lambton Park Child Care Centre | 50 Bernice Cres | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 72 | Yes |
| Happy Day Child Care Centre | 676 Jane St | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 56 | Yes |
| Romero Bears Child Care Centre | 99 Humber Blvd | toddlers, preschool | 26 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 89 Weston | Bus | 127 |
| 27 Jane South | Bus | 123 |
| 79 Scarlett Rd | Bus | 104 |
| 171 Mount Dennis | Bus | 101 |
| 189 Stockyards | Bus | 89 |
| 71 Runnymede | Bus | 86 |
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 | Rockcliffe-Smythe | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 21 | 8 | Black Creek Site East, Black Creek Site West, Brendwin Circle Parkette and 18 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Cayuga Park, Dalrymple Park, Gaffney Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | David Appleton Community Centre, Harwood Hall |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Coronation Park-York, 680 m away in Beechborough-Greenbrook. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Smythe Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Runnymede Park, just over the border in Junction Area. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Sir Casimir Gzowski Park, 3.8 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Eglinton Flats, just over the border in Mount Dennis. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Rockcliffe-Smythe. Nearest: Eglinton Flats, just over the border in Mount Dennis. |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Noble Park, Woolner Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Gaffney Park, Woolner Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Scarlett Woods Golf Course, Smythe Park · 1 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (17)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Porter Ave, Avon Ave to Weston Rd | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Bruton Rd to Scarlett Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Kinghorn Ave to Glamis Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Black Creek Blvd, Stoneleigh Rd to Sandcliffe Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Glamis Ave to Bruton Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Duern St to Kinghorn Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Woolner Ave, Jane St to Rockcliffe Blvd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Handel St to Duern St | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Black Creek Blvd, Jane St to Stoneleigh Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Foxwell St, Jane St to Handel St | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Runnymede Rd, near St Clair Ave W | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Pendeen Ave, Bexley Cres to Jane St | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rockcliffe Crt, Rockcliffe Blvd to Rockcliffe Crt | Q1 2023 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Woodgate Dr, Black Creek Blvd to Rose Valley Cres | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Woodgate Dr, Rose Valley Cres to East Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Florence Ave, near Eileen Ave | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (carried over) |
| Laneway rebuild | Eileen Ave, near Florence Ave | Q3 2026 to Q4 2027 (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 (3)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noonmoon | Restaurant or bar | 501 Alliance Ave | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Pizza Pizza Store 40 | Restaurant or bar | 847 Jane St | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Helen Hair Salon | Salon or personal services | 197 Lambton Ave | Sep 29, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (58)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 137 Foxwell St | Garden suite | Nov 2026 |
| 43 Mould Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2026 |
| 77 Edinborough Crt | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 59 Edinborough Crt | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 51 Terry Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 16 Foxwell St | Garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 50 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 30 Mould Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2025 |
| 48 Grandville Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 2 Criscoe St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 51 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 52 Delemere Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 14 Bernice Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 43 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 50 Castleton Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 21 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2025 |
| 73 Delemere Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 53 Hagar Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Nov 2024 |
| 31 Henrietta St | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 47 Lapp St | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 107 Corbett Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2024 |
| 43 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 76 Grandville Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 2 Stoney Brooke Dr | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 46 Lapp St | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 668 Jane St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 6 Lapp St | Laneway suite | Apr 2024 |
| 158 Northland Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 6 Lapp St | Laneway suite | Oct 2023 |
| 40 Brendwin Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2023 |
| 73 Northland Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2023 |
| 81 Henrietta St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 81 Henrietta St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 15 Beechwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 118 Pritchard Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2023 |
| 26 Batavia Ave | Laneway suite | May 2023 |
| 50 Castleton Ave | Garden suite | May 2023 |
| 67 Corbett Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2023 |
| 15 Beechwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 51 Black Creek Blvd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
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 | 5 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 5 | 23 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 55 | 247 | 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 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dennis GO | GO train | KI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Rogers Rd to Porter Ave | 39,800 | 54 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Jane St Sandcliff Rd to East Dr | 28,800 | 52 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| St Clair Ave W Castleton Ave to Mould Ave | 24,500 | 64 km/h | Oct 2022 |
| Scarlett Rd Black Creek Trl to Clairton Cres | 24,000 | 70 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Ave Weston Rd to Langden Ave | 1,100 | 54 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Pritchard Ave Mariposa Ave to French Ave | 1,700 | 48 km/h | Apr 2019 |
| Haney Ave Duern St to Kinghorn Ave | 413 | 48 km/h | Apr 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 |
|---|---|
| Smythe Park | 15.3 |
| Black Creek Site West | 8.9 |
| York Stadium | 4.8 |
| Black Creek Site East | 4.3 |
| Marie Baldwin Park | 3.8 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress - Smythe Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Smythe Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Cayuga Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cayuga 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
No building permits in Rockcliffe-Smythe have included a green roof since 2010. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Rockcliffe-Smythe: 3 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
Rogers Road is a Business Improvement Area in Rockcliffe-Smythe. 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
- 5 properties on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 5 listed), 79th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 11.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 31.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6N, 17 of 306 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (5.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston 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, 7,829 service requests came from postal area M6N, which covers most of Rockcliffe-Smythe. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 345 | |
| Property standards | 327 | |
| Injured wildlife | 262 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 236 | |
| Road plowing | 222 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 213 |
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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