Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke of about 22,000 people, next to Edenbridge-Humber Valley, Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Humber Heights-Westmount and three other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Royal York Rd and Wincott Dr.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Dixon Rd, then The Westway to the north, Kipling Ave, then Royal York Rd to the east, Eglinton Ave W to the south and Highway 401 to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are five active planning proposals in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview, fewer than most neighbourhoods (32nd fewest in Toronto). Of these, two are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal.
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (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, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview: 2 for amplified sound at events, 2 for large crane work and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 240 major crimes were reported in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview: 948 per 100,000 residents, 28% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 111th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 324 per 100,000, 44% above the citywide rate (225) and the 22nd highest in Toronto, while assaults, break-ins and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (256 in 2024).
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 44% higher324 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23% higher75 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 35% lower123 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 35% lower51 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 51% lower375 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 | 58 | 95 | up 64% |
| Car thefts | 59 | 82 | up 39% |
| Break-ins | 22 | 31 | up 41% |
| Robberies | 6 | 13 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 19 | more than six times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 147 | 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, 11 collisions in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview killed or seriously injured someone, the 74th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Martin Grove 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, 80 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 111 East Mall, 45 Kipling and 37 Islington buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 196 | 5.4 | |
| 111 East Mall | about 165 | 3.1 | |
| 45 Kipling | about 129 | 4.9 | |
| 37 Islington | about 122 | 7.0 · high | |
| 32 Eglinton West | about 105 | 10.1 · high |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave Gracey Blvd to The Westway | 15,900 | 62 km/h | Jul 2023 |
| Martin Grove Rd Eglinton Ave W to Richgrove Dr | 14,500 | 73 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| The Westway Shadwick Dr to Fulford Pl | 9,800 | 58 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Royal York Rd Braecrest Ave to The Westway | 9,300 | — | May 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Rd Gracey Blvd to Sunvale Dr | 1,000 | 58 km/h | Nov 2019 |
| Waterford Dr Strathdee Dr to Wincott Dr | 1,900 | 54 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Hartsdale Dr Foxmeadow Rd to Ashmount Cres | 1,100 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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 two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the seven with Grade 6 results, four beat the Toronto average in reading; four beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 12 licensed child care centres with 743 spaces, ten in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
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 (12)
- Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Richview $10 a day
59 Clement Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age144 spaces - Garderie La Farandole Felix-Leclerc $10 a day
50 Celestine Dr · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age105 spaces - Plasp Father Serra Catholic School $10 a day
111 Sun Row Dr · kindergarten, school-age86 spaces - Jolly Juniors $10 a day
1500 Royal York Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool74 spaces - St. Marcellus Early Learning Centre $10 a day
15 Denfield St · preschool, kindergarten, school-age59 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Parkfield EarlyON Child and Family Centre31 Redgrave Dr
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 →Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview has 13 parks, nine of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (61st most per resident in Toronto). It has two public pools. Its streets have 8,473 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and linden: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (36th most per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Richview Park | 10.9 |
| Westgrove Park | 4.0 |
| Silver Creek Park | 3.9 |
| Martingrove Gardens Park | 3.8 |
| Valleyfield Park | 2.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 4624 Eglinton Avenue West
A new park is coming to 4624 Eglinton Ave. W., near Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Denfield Park, Green Meadows Park-Etobicoke York, Lion's Gate Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Green Meadows Park-Etobicoke York, Martingrove Gardens Park, Redgrave Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| City programs at schools | 3 | — | Central Etobicoke High School, Hilltop Community School, St. Marcellus Community School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Martingrove Gardens Park, Westgrove Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Silver Creek Park, Westgrove Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 1.2 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Martingrove Gardens Park (2 courts), Westgrove Park (2 courts), Westway Park (4 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Martingrove Gardens Park, Valleyfield Park, Westgrove Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Westgrove Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Silver Creek Park, Stonehouse Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Richmond Gardens Pool, Valleyfield Park and 2 more · 3 of 4 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, 113 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (38th 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 1,043 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (64th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across 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 (46%) rent, and 42% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 22 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 95 out of 100. There are 15 homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (51st fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 2 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 4620 Eglinton Ave W, with 2 affordable homes.
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, 22,445 people lived here. The median household income was $92,000, the 47th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 18% commute by transit, below the typical neighbourhood.
22,445 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 6.6%, Spanish 3.9%, Portuguese 2.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 42 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Royal York Rd and Wincott Dr. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Royal York Variety, a second-hand shop at 1500 Royal York Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops17
- Restaurants and bars14
- Salons and personal services8
- Laundromats and dry cleaners1
- Auto repair shops1
Streets with the most
- Royal York Rd18
- Wincott Dr11
- The Westway7
- Lavington Dr6
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 Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 47 home tests in M9R were above Ontario’s limit. In M9P, 1 of 56 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,265 service requests came from postal areas M9R and M9P, which cover most of Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 412 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 308 | |
| Tree pruning | 288 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 199 | |
| Injured wildlife | 186 |
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 | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 113 | 186 | 121st |
| Active planning proposals | 5 | 11 | 127th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 36 | 26 | 54th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,043 | 795 | 64th |
| Short-term rentals | 15 | 21 | 108th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 22 | 18 | 60th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 948 | 1,107 | 111th |
| Assaults | 375 | 637 | 136th |
| Break-ins | 123 | 173 | 112th |
| Car thefts | 324 | 193 | 22nd |
| Robberies | 51 | 70 | 108th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 75 | 46 | 36th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 9 | 31 | 131st |
| Thefts from vehicles | 147 | 212 | 130th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 22,445 | 16,813 | 37th |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $85,000 | 47th |
| Households that rent | 45.7% | 45.5% | 77th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 42.2% | 39.0% | 44th |
| Commute by transit | 18.1% | 25.8% | 139th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.4% | 5.3% | 144th |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 16.3% | 19th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.9 | 5.1 | 85th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.8 | 5.0 | 61st |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.6 | 2.1 | 50th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 378 | 228 | 36th |
| Affordable homes coming | 2 | 19 | 91st |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 6.4% | 7.8% | 93rd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.6 | 1.6 | 81st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 172 | 410 | 136th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
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 | 58 | 98 | 122 | 105 | 95 |
| Break-ins | 22 | 27 | 31 | 42 | 31 |
| Car thefts | 59 | 108 | 108 | 84 | 82 |
| Robberies | 6 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19 |
| Total | 148 | 253 | 281 | 256 | 240 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 375 | 768 | 136th |
| Break-ins | 123 | 190 | 112th |
| Car thefts | 324 | 225 | 22nd |
| Robberies | 51 | 78 | 108th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 75 | 61 | 36th |
| Total | 948 | 1,322 | 111th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 58 | 98 | 122 | 105 | 95 | 375 | 768 | 136th |
| Break-ins | 22 | 27 | 31 | 42 | 31 | 123 | 190 | 112th |
| Car thefts | 59 | 108 | 108 | 84 | 82 | 324 | 225 | 22nd |
| Robberies | 6 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 51 | 78 | 108th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 75 | 61 | 36th |
| Total | 148 | 253 | 281 | 256 | 240 | 948 | 1,322 | 111th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | 9 |
| 2022 | 164 | 7 |
| 2023 | 123 | 107 |
| 2024 | 118 | 22 |
| 2025 | 126 | 22 |
| 2026 | 99 | 876 |
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 (5)
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1455 Royal York Rd | 72 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 139446 WET 02 OZ |
| 1548 Kipling Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2026 | A0106/26EYK |
| 250 Wincott Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Feb 2025 | A0078/25EYK |
Waiting for a decision (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Royal York Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2018 | A0541/18EYK |
| 555 Martin Grove Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2026 | 26 215545 WET 02 SA |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (22)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Callowhill Dr | 78 | 112 | 1968 | 0 |
| 416 The Westway | 87 | 103 | 1962 | 0 |
| 44 Willowridge Rd | 89 | 238 | 1972 | 0 |
| 22 Willowridge Rd | 93 | 132 | 1971 | 0 |
| 20 Redgrave Dr | 93 | 178 | 1968 | 0 |
| 675 Martin Grove Rd | 94 | 126 | 1972 | 0 |
| 10 Willowridge Rd | 95 | 328 | 1971 | 9 |
| 35 Widdicombe Hill | 95 | 121 | 1968 | 0 |
| 25 Widdicombe Hill | 95 | 122 | 1968 | 0 |
| 51 Waterford Dr | 95 | 29 | 1962 | — |
| 695 Martin Grove Rd | 95 | 142 | 1968 | 0 |
| 21 Richgrove Dr | 96 | 129 | 1969 | 4 |
| 73 Widdicombe Hill Blvd | 96 | 228 | 1974 | 2 |
| 60 Callowhill Dr | 96 | 141 | 1968 | 2 |
| 57 Widdicombe Hill Blvd | 96 | 139 | 1975 | 0 |
| 63 Widdicombe Hill Blvd | 98 | 233 | 1974 | 0 |
| 53 Widdicombe Hill Blvd | 98 | 139 | 1975 | 0 |
| 1540 Kipling Ave | 98 | 128 | 1992 | 0 |
| 7 Richgrove Dr | 99 | 129 | 1969 | 4 |
| 120 Widdicombe Hill Blvd | 99 | 233 | 1973 | 0 |
| 105 Clement Rd | 99 | 195 | 1981 | 0 |
| 620 Martin Grove Rd | 100 | 236 | 2011 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Grove Junior Middle School | JK-8 | TDSB | 580 | 79% | 29% | — |
| St Marcellus Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 400 | 81% | 23% | — |
| ÉÉC Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | JK-8 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 230 | 96% | 79% | — |
| École élémentaire Félix-Leclerc | JK-6 | Viamonde | 155 | 100% | 88% | — |
| Transfiguration of our Lord Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 390 | 92% | 63% | — |
| Parkfield Junior School | JK-5 | TDSB | 285 | — | — | — |
| Father Serra Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 525 | 90% | 64% | — |
| Hilltop Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 365 | 79% | 38% | — |
| Central Etobicoke High School | 9-12 | TDSB | 100 | — | — | — |
| Kipling Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 565 | — | — | 71% |
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 (12)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Richview | 59 Clement Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 144 | Yes |
| Garderie La Farandole Felix-Leclerc | 50 Celestine Dr | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 105 | Yes |
| Plasp Father Serra Catholic School | 111 Sun Row Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 86 | Yes |
| Jolly Juniors | 1500 Royal York Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 74 | Yes |
| St. Marcellus Early Learning Centre | 15 Denfield St | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 59 | Yes |
| Plasp Transfiguration Of Our Lord Catholic School | 55 Ludstone Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Plasp Parkfield Junior School | 31 Redgrave Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Willowridge Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 30 Earldown Dr | toddlers, preschool | 42 | Yes |
| The Castle Child Care Centre | 4480 Eglinton Ave W | toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Silver Creek Centre For Early Learning & Development | 65 Hartsdale Dr | toddlers, preschool | 40 | Yes |
| Itty Bitty Scholars Daycare | 4650 Eglinton Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | No |
| Ivy Montessori School | 1428 Royal York Rd | toddlers, preschool | 30 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 196 |
| 111 East Mall | Bus | 165 |
| 45 Kipling | Bus | 129 |
| 37 Islington | Bus | 122 |
| 32 Eglinton West | Bus | 105 |
| 46 Martin Grove | Bus | 77 |
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 | Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 13 | 8 | Denfield Park, Green Meadows Park-Etobicoke York, Lion's Gate Park and 10 more |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 | Green Meadows Park-Etobicoke York, Martingrove Gardens Park, Redgrave Park and 6 more |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| City programs at schools | 3 | — | Central Etobicoke High School, Hilltop Community School, St. Marcellus Community School |
| Splash pads | 2 | 0 | Martingrove Gardens Park, Westgrove Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 2 | 1 | Silver Creek Park, Westgrove Park |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 1.2 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | Martingrove Gardens Park (2 courts), Westgrove Park (2 courts), Westway Park (4 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 3 | 0 | Martingrove Gardens Park, Valleyfield Park, Westgrove Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Westgrove Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Silver Creek Park, Stonehouse Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 4 | 2 | Richmond Gardens Pool, Valleyfield Park and 2 more · 3 of 4 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 4620 Eglinton Ave W | Rezoning approved | 2 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Hilliard Pl, near Hepworth Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Bridesburg Dr, Dixon Rd to Blackfriar Ave | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Hepworth Dr, near Redgrave Dr | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Breadner Dr, near Sabrina Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Hayhurst Rd, Kipling Ave to Sabrina Dr | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Braecrest Ave, Westona St to Royal York Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hamptonbrook Dr, Russell Rd to La Rose Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Widdicombe Hill Blvd, Denfield St to Eglinton Ave W | 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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal York Variety | Second-hand shop | 1500 Royal York Rd | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Amalfi Bread & Pastry | Take-out or food shop | 1500 Royal York Rd | Oct 8, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (36)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 170 Wincott Dr | Garden suite | Oct 2026 |
| 41 Sandwell Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 81 Lavington Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 95 Clement Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2026 |
| 30 Tapley Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 97 Redgrave Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 97 Redgrave Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 151 Redgrave Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 301 La Rose Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sandwell Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 81 Celestine Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 54 Waterford Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 3 Learmont Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2025 |
| 44 Shipley Rd | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 46 Ruscoe Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 5 Brampton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 Waterbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 Waterbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 7 Waterbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 106 Brampton Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 200 Redgrave Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 21 Downpatrick Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2024 |
| 94 Willowridge Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 92 Pettit Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 221 Willowridge Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 5 Bethwin Pl | Garden suite | May 2023 |
| 56 Arkley Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 26 Farley Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 18 Sandwell Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 157 Redgrave Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 59 The Westway | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2021 |
| 173 Wincott Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 51 Celestine Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 21 Arkley Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2021 |
| 128 Sabrina Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2019 |
| 20 Kingsgate Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2007 |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 9 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 33 | 147 | 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 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipling Ave Gracey Blvd to The Westway | 15,900 | 62 km/h | Jul 2023 |
| Martin Grove Rd Eglinton Ave W to Richgrove Dr | 14,500 | 73 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| The Westway Shadwick Dr to Fulford Pl | 9,800 | 58 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Royal York Rd Braecrest Ave to The Westway | 9,300 | — | May 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Rd Gracey Blvd to Sunvale Dr | 1,000 | 58 km/h | Nov 2019 |
| Waterford Dr Strathdee Dr to Wincott Dr | 1,900 | 54 km/h | Apr 2017 |
| Hartsdale Dr Foxmeadow Rd to Ashmount Cres | 1,100 | 54 km/h | Nov 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Richview Park | 10.9 |
| Westgrove Park | 4.0 |
| Silver Creek Park | 3.9 |
| Martingrove Gardens Park | 3.8 |
| Valleyfield Park | 2.5 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 4624 Eglinton Avenue West
A new park is coming to 4624 Eglinton Ave. W., near Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview included a green roof, the 72nd most in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 5 noise exemption permits were issued in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview: 2 for amplified sound at events, 2 for large crane work and 1 for continuous concrete pours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.4%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 47 home tests in M9R were above Ontario’s limit. In M9P, 1 of 56 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Stephen Holyday · Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 7,265 service requests came from postal areas M9R and M9P, which cover most of Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 412 | |
| Property standards | 310 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 308 | |
| Tree pruning | 288 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 199 | |
| Injured wildlife | 186 |
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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