Rouge National Urban Park
This park is home to wildlife, including black bears. If you see an animal from a distance, please leave it alone. Do not approach it and do not run. Learn more on how to stay safe.
Parks Canada is committed to providing visitors with exceptional outdoor experiences. Remember to bring essential items such as water, snacks and sun protection.
Explore one of the largest urban parks in North America, conveniently located in the Greater Toronto Area. Discover the natural wonders of Canada through the park's rich assembly of forests, creeks, farms and trails as well as marshland, a beach on Lake Ontario and human history spanning 10,000 years.
Free guided walks
Discover the park's natural, cultural and agricultural stories with friendly and knowledgeable Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff.
Important bulletins
Closures are in effect at various locations, including Glen Rouge Campground. Visit the important bulletins page for more information.
Visiting Rouge National Urban Park
Activities and experiences
Things to do, trails, programs, volunteering, and at-home activities.
Plan your visit
How to get here, parking availability, accessibility, facilities and services, best time to visit, the Rouge app.
Tours and programs
Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, hiking tips, seasonal hazards, water safety, wildlife safety, and visitor guidelines.
About Rouge National Urban Park
Nature and science
Conservation and science, animals, plants, the environment, and research.
Culture and history
History, archeology, cultural landscape, and agriculture.
Stewardship and management
Jobs, management plan, advisory committee, partners, news, park establishment milestones, realty services and contact us.
Indigenous connections
Indigenous history and connections, First National Advisory Circle, and cultural use.
Contact Rouge National Urban Park
General inquiries:
416-264-2020
For emergencies within the park:
Call 911
Hours of operation
Rouge National Urban Park is open to the public 365 days a year.
Rouge Beach’s lower parking lot is open this summer from 7 am to 9 pm daily. All other parking lots are open from 7:30 am to 9 pm daily.
Visitors should note that trails are not maintained in the winter. Visitors are responsible for their own safety.
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