Human Activity Signals
Programming, social attention, temporal rhythm, and nearby pedestrian / cycling flow. An experimental aggregate layer that complements the spatial scores. Treat these numbers as partial and confidence-scored. See methodology for what each source actually measures and data-ethics for what we will and will not collect.
Most eventful parks →
Highest programming score, measured by event frequency, recurrence, seasonal spread, evening/weekend activation, and category diversity.
| Park | Typology | Activity | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Park | Neighbourhood Park | 14 | 59 |
| St. James Park | Neighbourhood Park | 18 | 61 |
| Edwards Gardens | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 19 | 56 |
| High Park | Waterfront Park | 26 | 51 |
| Kew Gardens | Neighbourhood Park | 12 | 75 |
| Leslie Grove Park | Parkette | 9 | 73 |
| Bellevue Square Park | Civic Square | 10 | 73 |
| Sir Winston Churchill Park | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 10 | 71 |
Most socially-beloved parks →
Highest social-attention score: public mentions, photos, reviews, sentiment, cultural references.
| Park | Typology | Activity | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Phillips Square | Civic Square | 21 | 53 |
| High Park | Waterfront Park | 26 | 51 |
| Allan Gardens | Neighbourhood Park | 26 | 47 |
| Trinity Bellwoods Park | Neighbourhood Park | 19 | 66 |
| Toronto Zoo | Waterfront Park | 14 | 67 |
| Toronto Zoo | Waterfront Park | 14 | 58 |
| Toronto Zoo | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 14 | 43 |
| Riverdale Park East | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 14 | 64 |
Quiet but structurally strong parks →
High physical form score, low observed activity. Either under-discovered or under-programmed.
| Park | Typology | Activity | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens | Neighbourhood Park | 12 | 75 |
| Leslie Grove Park | Parkette | 9 | 73 |
| Bellevue Square Park | Civic Square | 10 | 73 |
| Sir Winston Churchill Park | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 10 | 71 |
| David Crombie Park | Corridor / Linear Park | 12 | 70 |
| Hillcrest Park | Neighbourhood Park | 7 | 69 |
| Dufferin Grove Park | Neighbourhood Park | 14 | 68 |
| Toronto Zoo | Waterfront Park | 14 | 67 |
High structure, low activity →
Strong enclosure + connectivity but minimal observed programming or attention.
| Park | Typology | Activity | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Park | Waterfront Park | 26 | 51 |
| Ramsden Park | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 12 | 46 |
| Anniversary Park | Urban Plaza | 7 | 60 |
| St. Patricks Square | Civic Square | 7 | 57 |
| Sorauren Avenue Park | Neighbourhood Park | 11 | 52 |
| Allan Gardens | Neighbourhood Park | 26 | 47 |
| Joseph Bannon Park | Athletic / Recreation Park | 9 | 51 |
| Withrow Park | Neighbourhood Park | 12 | 53 |
Biggest activity gaps →
Largest divergence between physical form score and observed activity, in either direction.
| Park | Typology | Activity | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Grove Park | Parkette | 9 | 73 |
| Hillcrest Park | Neighbourhood Park | 7 | 69 |
| Kew Gardens | Neighbourhood Park | 12 | 75 |
| Bellevue Square Park | Civic Square | 10 | 73 |
| Sir Winston Churchill Park | Ravine / Naturalized Park | 10 | 71 |
| Market Lane Park | Urban Plaza | 8 | 67 |
| David Crombie Park | Corridor / Linear Park | 12 | 70 |
| Vermont Square Park | Civic Square | 10 | 67 |