Ontario Place Public Park Designs Unveiled

TORONTO — The Ontario government has revealed the final designs for the public spaces at Ontario Place, signaling a bold new chapter in the transformation of Toronto’s waterfront. Spearheaded by Toronto-based design firm LANDinc, in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Infrastructure Ontario, the project will deliver more than 50 acres of free, accessible green space, create 5,000 jobs, and blend culture, ecology, and community into a world-class destination.

Five Zones, One Vision

Organized into five distinct yet interconnected zones—Brigantine Cove, The Forum, The Mainland, The Marina, and The Water’s Edge—the park is envisioned as the green heart of Ontario Place, designed for year-round use and maximum inclusivity.

Highlights include:

Brigantine Cove, which will feature a north-facing beach, Indigenous Cultural Pavilion, wetlands, an interactive Tree of Life play structure, and a fish-refuge waterway.
The Forum, a central gathering space anchored by a one-acre splash fountain inspired by the trillium flower, designed for seasonal events, markets, and festivals.
The Mainland, serving as a gateway between city and park, will include a new urban beach, pop-up event spaces, and accessible walkways.
The Marina will be reimagined with open-air pavilions, new promenades, and upgraded boating amenities.
The Water’s Edge will feature natural amphitheatres made of massive stones and newly protected shorelines.

The project integrates ecological features like shoreline protection, flood mitigation, and the planting of native flora and woodlands, all informed by community and Indigenous consultation.

Cultural Anchors and New Attractions

In addition to revitalizing the landscape, Ontario Place will be home to several signature attractions:

A modernized, year-round amphitheatre operated by Live Nation Canada, building on a 30-year legacy of live music
Therme Canada’s West Island wellness and waterpark development, including additional public beaches and green space
A new, state-of-the-art Ontario Science Centre, purpose-built for immersive science and learning experiences

The park’s cultural centerpiece, the up to 3,400 sq. ft. Indigenous Cultural Pavilion, will be located on the East Island and serve as a space for community gatherings, ceremonies, workshops, and education.

Access and Infrastructure

Visitors will benefit from easy access via transit and road, thanks to a newly announced transit-integrated entrance that connects to Exhibition Station on the Ontario Line, as well as cycling routes and a new provincially owned parking structure.

The parking facility will accommodate up to 3,500 vehicles, is expected to generate up to $60 million in annual gross revenue, and will be visually softened with landscaped berms to blend with the park’s natural surroundings.

Designed by LANDinc with Ecological and Social Purpose

The masterplan by LANDinc reflects a deeply integrated approach to landscape architecture, cultural placemaking, and environmental remediation. With past credits including Trillium Park, the firm was selected in 2022 to lead Ontario Place’s public realm design.