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 (enclosure-leaning)
888 parks888 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural -13, amenity -9. Average dimensions — edge 2, connectivity 42, amenity 4, natural-comfort 35, enclosure 69. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 0.9 ha; avg ravine 17%; avg canopy 1%.
- Mulham Place Traffic IslandParkette
- Dunstable Cul-De-SacUrban Plaza
- City Wide Open SpaceCorridor / Linear Park
Ravine Slivers
427 parks427 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +31, connectivity -15. Average dimensions — edge 3, connectivity 29, amenity 1, natural-comfort 79, enclosure 58. Strongest: natural; weakest: amenity. Avg size 1.5 ha; avg ravine 72%; avg canopy 58%.
- Secor Memorial ParkCivic Square
- Woodgrove Ravine ParkWaterfront Park
- Pipestone Pl Cul-De-SacParkette
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (large-scale)
596 parks596 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: amenity +24, connectivity +21. Average dimensions — edge 4, connectivity 64, amenity 37, natural-comfort 48, enclosure 69. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 8.0 ha; avg ravine 15%; avg canopy 5%.
- DON MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE - Building GroundsNeighbourhood Park
- Glen Long ParkNeighbourhood Park
- Old Sheppard ParkNeighbourhood Park
Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (enclosure-leaning)
332 parks332 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: connectivity -28, amenity +13. Average dimensions — edge 8, connectivity 16, amenity 25, natural-comfort 45, enclosure 51. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 5.9 ha; avg ravine 4%; avg canopy 1%.
- Pierre Elliot Trudeau ParkOther
- Maxey ParkCorridor / Linear Park
- Richmond Hill Golf and Country ClubAthletic / Recreation Park
Underperforming / Leftover Spaces (waterfront-leaning)
431 parks431 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: connectivity -21, enclosure -21. Average dimensions — edge 3, connectivity 23, amenity 1, natural-comfort 42, enclosure 42. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 3.9 ha; avg ravine 47%; avg canopy 3%.
- Sylvan Park - Gates GullyRavine / Naturalized Park
- Disco YardNeighbourhood Park
- Trca Lands ( 1)Waterfront Park
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)
248 parks248 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +41, connectivity +19. Average dimensions — edge 51, connectivity 63, amenity 28, natural-comfort 46, enclosure 77. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 3.4 ha; avg ravine 12%; avg canopy 5%.
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL - Building GroundsParkette
- Alexander Street ParketteUrban Plaza
- Parliament Square ParkCivic Square
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)
410 parks410 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: edge +23, amenity -9. Average dimensions — edge 33, connectivity 50, amenity 4, natural-comfort 41, enclosure 65. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: amenity. Avg size 1.6 ha; avg ravine 22%; avg canopy 4%.
- St. Phillips Road ParketteParkette
- Pine Ridge CemeteryParkette
- Trca Lands ( 74)Waterfront Park
Walkable Mid-Rise Neighbourhood Parks (enclosure-leaning)
456 parks456 parks. Most distinctive vs the citywide mean: natural +15, connectivity +14. Average dimensions — edge 5, connectivity 58, amenity 11, natural-comfort 64, enclosure 67. Strongest: enclosure; weakest: edge. Avg size 7.7 ha; avg ravine 46%; avg canopy 22%.
- Dubray ParketteParkette
- Rainbow ParkParkette
- Cashman ParkRavine / Naturalized Park