Park clusters
k-means on the five normalised metric dimensions (edge / connectivity / amenity / natural-comfort / enclosure). Eight clusters; names derived from each cluster’s most distinctive dimensions versus the citywide mean. Representatives = the three members closest to each cluster centroid.
Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (ravine-leaning)
308 parks308 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: enclosure -25, connectivity -21. Average dimensions — edge 2, connectivity 26, amenity 1, natural-comfort 40, enclosure 38. Strongest: natural; weakest: amenity. Avg size 4.2 ha; avg ravine 52%; avg canopy 2%.
- Humber River WatercourseWaterfront Park
- City Wide Open SpaceOther
- City Wide Open SpaceWaterfront Park
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (ravine-leaning)
387 parks387 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +25, connectivity +3. Average dimensions — edge 7, connectivity 50, amenity 3, natural-comfort 74, enclosure 66. Strongest: natural; weakest: amenity. Avg size 7.1 ha; avg ravine 56%; avg canopy 44%.
- Adam'S Creek RavineRavine / Naturalized Park
- Trca Lands ( 78)Wilderness / Conservation Park
- Hollis - Kalmar ParkParkette
Active-edged · exposed parks
362 parks362 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +19, natural -9. Average dimensions — edge 29, connectivity 49, amenity 2, natural-comfort 40, enclosure 61. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 1.9 ha; avg ravine 23%; avg canopy 3%.
- Pine Ridge CemeteryParkette
- Etobicoke Hydro Green SpaceNeighbourhood Park
- Etobicoke Hydro Green SpaceParkette
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)
267 parks267 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +41, connectivity +16. Average dimensions — edge 51, connectivity 63, amenity 10, natural-comfort 46, enclosure 76. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 3.0 ha; avg ravine 15%; avg canopy 7%.
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL - Building GroundsParkette
- Elijah ParkCorridor / Linear Park
- S.H. ARMSTRONG COMMUNITY CENTRE - Building GroundsNeighbourhood Park
Ravine Slivers
311 parks311 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +30, connectivity -25. Average dimensions — edge 2, connectivity 22, amenity 0, natural-comfort 79, enclosure 52. Strongest: natural; weakest: amenity. Avg size 2.0 ha; avg ravine 78%; avg canopy 53%.
- Lower Don ParklandsWaterfront Park
- Toronto Islands - North Island ParkWaterfront Park
- Trca Lands ( 55)Ravine / Naturalized Park
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (large-scale)
426 parks426 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: connectivity +19, amenity +19. Average dimensions — edge 4, connectivity 66, amenity 25, natural-comfort 52, enclosure 63. Strongest: connectivity; weakest: edge. Avg size 10.4 ha; avg ravine 24%; avg canopy 7%.
- Richmond ParkNeighbourhood Park
- Muirlands ParkNeighbourhood Park
- Magwood ParkRavine / Naturalized Park
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)
457 parks457 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: enclosure +16, connectivity +13. Average dimensions — edge 4, connectivity 60, amenity 6, natural-comfort 42, enclosure 80. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 1.8 ha; avg ravine 13%; avg canopy 2%.
- PARKDALE HEALTH CENTRE - Building GroundsUrban Plaza
- La Rose ParkOther
- Doris - Norton ParkTower-Community Green Space
Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (enclosure-leaning)
755 parks755 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural -13, connectivity -9. Average dimensions — edge 2, connectivity 38, amenity 2, natural-comfort 36, enclosure 65. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 0.9 ha; avg ravine 20%; avg canopy 1%.
- Picasso ParkParkette
- Wimbleton Road North ParketteParkette
- Harrison ParkParkette