Published 30 August 2026 · Updated 29 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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The Queensway itself is an arterial road with very little green on it. The parks are all just off it, and the gap between “near the corridor” and “walkable from your building” is wider than most listings admit. Ratings retrieved 30 August 2026.
The Queensway itself is an arterial road with very little green on it. The parks are all just off it, and the difference between “near the corridor” and “walkable from your building” is bigger than most listings admit.
The ranking
| # | Park | Rating | Reviews | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humber Bay Shores Park | 4.7 | 2,675 | 15 Marine Parade Dr |
| 2 | Jeff Healey Park | 4.6 | 211 | 1 Delroy Dr |
| 3 | Queensway Park | 4.5 | 164 | 8 Avon Park Dr |
| 4 | Queensland Park | 4.4 | 49 | 65 Brawley Ave |
| 5 | Winslow-Dalesford Parkette | 4.2 | 30 | 107 Wesley St |
Grand Avenue Park on Grand Ave rounds out the list at 4.1 (98 reviews).
Humber Bay Shores is the real draw, with a caveat
4.7 across 2,675 reviews makes Humber Bay Shores Park not just the best park near this corridor but one of the best-reviewed public spaces in south Etobicoke — waterfront, trails, the skyline view everyone photographs.
The caveat: it is on the lake, not on The Queensway. From most Queensway buildings it is a cycle, a drive or a long walk, not a five-minute stroll. If daily waterfront access is your priority, buildings in Humber Bay Shores proper serve that better, and I would rather say so than sell you the postcard.
What is genuinely close
Queensway Park at 8 Avon Park Dr (4.5, 164) is the actual neighbourhood park for this corridor — ball diamonds, tennis, close enough to walk from the mid-corridor buildings. Jeff Healey Park rates higher at 4.6 and serves the Islington end.
The parkettes — Queensland, Winslow-Dalesford, Grand Avenue — are small local greens. Useful for a dog, not a destination.
Why this matters when comparing buildings
Almost every condo on The Queensway markets proximity to Humber Bay and the waterfront trail. Almost none are actually walking distance to it. Ask for the real walking time, or measure it yourself before you sign. The bike infrastructure is genuinely good, which is the honest version of the same selling point.
Why this matters if you are buying here
Green space is the one thing The Queensway does not have at its own front door, and it is the corridor’s clearest trade-off against Humber Bay Shores a kilometre to the south. What it does have is access — local parks behind the arterial and the waterfront trail system within a short ride or drive.
The Queensway condominium corridor is mostly mid-rise stock from roughly 2015 onward, sitting directly on the retail frontage rather than behind it. That produces a specific kind of daily life — most errands on foot, both the Gardiner Expressway and Highway 427 close by car, and an arterial road as the front yard.
The due diligence that actually applies
- Which side of the street, and how high. Stand in the bedroom with the window open at a busy hour. Two units in one building can be very different products on this variable alone.
- The reserve fund, against the age of the corporation. These buildings are young, so a low fee is arithmetic rather than evidence of good management. Ask whether the first reserve fund study update has happened and what it did to the required contribution.
- What the fee includes. Utilities are usually separately metered here. Add your own estimated bills before comparing against an older all-inclusive Etobicoke building.
- Parking and locker status. Owned unit, exclusive-use common element, or rented — only the first two convey.
- What is proposed next door. The corridor is still developing, so the low-rise or parking lot beside a building may not stay that way. The City’s development application records are public.
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Frequently asked questions
What parks are near The Queensway?
Local parks sit in the residential pockets behind the arterial on both sides, and the Humber Bay waterfront park and trail system is a short distance south. How walkable any of it is depends heavily on which block you are on and whether the route crosses a major road.
How far is the waterfront from The Queensway?
Roughly a kilometre south to the Humber Bay Shores parks and the Martin Goodman Trail, depending on where you start. That is a comfortable ride or a short drive and a reasonable but not trivial walk. If daily waterfront access matters to you, Humber Bay Shores or Mimico answer that better.
Is The Queensway good for dog owners?
It works, with a caveat: the arterial itself is not a pleasant walking route, so most residents walk into the residential streets behind it or head toward the waterfront. Check the corporation’s pet rules before you buy — number, size and breed restrictions vary between buildings and they are enforceable.
Does park proximity affect condo prices?
It does, and it is one of the more durable factors because parkland is difficult to remove. On this corridor the effect is smaller than on the waterfront, where the park system is immediate. It shows up most in buildings whose units back onto or overlook green space rather than the road.
Where can children play near The Queensway?
Local parks and playgrounds sit in the residential pockets behind the arterial rather than on it. Facilities and their condition vary, and the City’s current park listings are the reliable source. If you are buying with young children, walk the actual route from the building to the nearest playground before deciding.
Is The Queensway or Humber Bay Shores better for green space?
Humber Bay Shores, clearly — the waterfront parks and trail are at the door there. The Queensway’s advantage is street-level retail, services and highway access. That is the real trade between the two corridors, and it is worth deciding deliberately rather than discovering it after you move.
Sources
- City of Toronto — Planning and Development — current and proposed development along The Queensway corridor. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- Toronto Transit Commission — surface routes serving The Queensway and connections to Line 2. Accessed 10 September 2026.
- TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 — the Etobicoke average sale price of $1,049,793 across 243 sales. Accessed 10 September 2026.
Related reading
- The Queensway, Etobicoke: the reference guide to the corridor
- Shopping and amenities on The Queensway
- Every condo building on The Queensway
- The Queensway complete street and bike lanes
- Queensway vs Humber Bay Shores: where to buy
Ratings and review counts from Google Maps, retrieved 30 August 2026, and subject to change. Listed for information only — no business here has paid for or been consulted about its placement, and I have no commercial relationship with any of them. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers under contract with another brokerage. E.&O.E.
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Etobicoke real estate agent
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway in Etobicoke, with more than four years of active GTA transactions and over $100M in sales volume. My office is on this street, so the local detail here comes from walking it rather than from a directory.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925.