City of Toronto Opens Seasonal Park Washrooms and Water Fountains for Spring

May 2, 2025 Tiana Squire 0 Comments 2 min read

TORONTO – The City of Toronto has officially opened most of its seasonal park washrooms and water fountains as of Friday, May 2, kicking off a citywide rollout of spring and summer water amenities across its parks network.

Despite the chillier-than-usual start to the season, City crews began work in early April to service more than 1,000 public water assets, including washrooms, drinking fountains, splash pads, and dog bowls. Maintenance includes extensive cleaning, repairs, and safety testing to ensure the facilities are ready for public use.

“City crews have been able to get them ready on schedule again this year,” said Mayor Olivia Chow, noting that timely preparation helps residents enjoy the city’s green spaces all season long. Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik added that early access to washrooms and water fountains is essential to maximizing the park experience for Torontonians as warmer weather returns.

Over the next two months, the City will continue its phased opening of outdoor pools, wading pools, and ornamental fountains—along with lifeguard-supervised beaches and popular splash pads.

🚰 Key Dates to Know:

May 2: Most seasonal park washrooms and attached fountains now open
May 17: 140+ splash and spray pads scheduled to open
May 24: All standalone fountains, bottle filling stations, and dog bowls to open
May 31: Lifeguards begin supervision at 10 Toronto beaches (10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
June 14: Early opening of 15 outdoor pools (evenings/weekends)
June 21: Additional 49 pools open on partial schedule
June 27: All outdoor and wading pools open on full schedule

Residents can track the daily status of individual washrooms and fountains online at: toronto.ca/parkwashrooms

This annual spring activation ensures that Toronto’s more than 1,500 parks remain welcoming and accessible for families, dog walkers, fitness enthusiasts, and nature lovers throughout the warmer months.

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