PARC DOWNSVIEW PARK INC.

Name

PARC DOWNSVIEW PARK INC.

Legal name

Parc Downsview Park Inc.

Website

https://downsviewpark.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Park & Recreation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI), Facilities Maintenance & Environmental Services (Waste, Water, Trail Maintenance, Restrooms) (THAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Urban park management
• Environmental education programs
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Community event hosting
• Recreational facilities management

Headquarters

HQ city

North York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Downsview Park offers commercial leasing opportunities for businesses looking to connect with park-goers. Available spaces include 40 Carl Hall Rd Unit 47-49 with 27,196 square feet of commercial space.
2. Sponsorship Programs: Title sponsorships for events (Canada Day, Movies Under the Stars), program sponsorships for nature education and youth engagement, and in-kind sponsorships. Sponsors receive logo placement, brand integration, and social media features.
3. Crown Corporation Government Funding: As a wholly owned subsidiary of Canada Lands Company Limited (whose sole shareholder is His Majesty the King in Right of Canada), the park operates with government support for operations and development of the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parc Downsview Park Inc. manages and operates a 291-acre urban park in North York, Toronto, originally redeveloped from the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands. The organization delivers free public park access, Ontario curriculum-aligned school and community education programs, signature seasonal events (Canada Day, Movies Under the Stars), commercial real estate leasing of on-site buildings, and stewardship of integrated natural ecosystems including an urban forest, tallgrass prairie, stormwater management lake, and urban agricultural farm.

Product overview

Parc Downsview Park Inc. operates a 291-acre urban park in North York, Toronto, offering a diverse portfolio of recreational, educational, and community facilities. The park's core offerings include natural spaces (Urban Forest, Lake, Ponds, Tallgrass Prairie, Meadow), recreational facilities (Play Zone, Dogsview Park, Circuit Path, Exercise Equipment Stations), and tenant-operated sports facilities (The Hangar Sport and Events Centre, True North Climbing). The educational programming division delivers School Programs, Community Field Trips, Jr. Forest Explorers, and Nature Connection programs from the Discovery Centre. The organization also manages commercial real estate leasing opportunities at 40 Carl Hall Road. The park integrates sustainability initiatives including urban agriculture (4-hectare farm), stormwater management, pollinator protection, and the Urban Forest Resilience Project supported by TD Bank Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Play Zone & Basketball Court A free outdoor aviation-themed playground featuring colourful play structures, a basketball court, and a sharing circle, opened in October 2017 for families and children visiting the park.
• Urban Forest Established urban forest ecosystem with tree species including black walnuts, silver maples, and honey locust; canopy retains approximately 12mm of rainfall.
• The Hangar Sport and Events Centre A sports and events facility offering youth and adult sports leagues (soccer, ultimate frisbee, ball hockey, volleyball), field rentals, and event bookings.
• True North Climbing Tenant-operated climbing gym with 1,394 sq m (15,000 sq ft) of climbing terrain, including 80 top-rope routes, 15 lead-only routes, 12 auto belay stations, over 100 boulder problems and two slacklines.
• Dogsview Park A free off-leash dog park opened in November 2020 spanning 0.46 hectares (1.14 acres) with separate areas for small and large dogs, seating, shaded areas, and a water supply.
• Jr. Forest Explorers Program A free nature program for toddlers (18 months to 3.5 years) and their guardians with hands-on outdoor activities in 90-minute Monday morning sessions.
• Nature Connection Program A free outdoor program held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (2:00-3:30 pm), offering nature-themed family-friendly sessions exploring the park's natural world.
• Community Field Trips Educational field trip programs for daycares, camps, community groups and seniors' clubs with 90-105 minute sessions covering Predator vs. Prey, Photo Orienteering, Nature Play, Stewardship, and Capture the Flag.
• School Programs Ontario curriculum-aligned school field trip programs for JK-Grade 12 with interactive lessons and recreational activities including Art in the Park, Nature Detectives, Flight Challenge, Avian Adventures, and seasonal programs.
• Urban Agriculture Farm A 4-hectare (10-acre) urban agricultural farm where farmers grow healthy food without pesticides, established over the past 10 years.
• 40 Carl Hall Road Commercial Space (Unit 47-49) 27,196 square feet of commercial space available for lease with 23' ceiling height, private offices, parking, immediate occupancy, situated within Downsview Park with access to Highway 401 and Highway 400.
• Festival Terrace Event Venue The largest outdoor venue within the Greater Toronto Area, featuring a 5.5-hectare (13.6-acre) field with capacity to host 40,000 people for festivals, concerts, and community gatherings.
• The Hub Community Space A free indoor meeting and event space for community groups, non-profit organizations, charities, and similar associations, located at 70 Canuck Avenue.
• Orchard Pavilion Event Space A 102 square metre (1,100 sq ft) programmable gathering space with paved surfaces, large canopy with lighting, drinking fountain, bottle refill station, and year-round washrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Removes approximately 80% of suspended solids from runoff through stormwater management system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First Book CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind sponsorship providing free books for the Mini Library and school programs. Supports the park's literacy and community engagement initiatives.
• North York ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings culturally rich programming like Let's Dance, a free dance workshop, supporting community arts and cultural events at the park.
• TD Bank GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports the Urban Forest Resilience Project (3-year initiative starting September 2021) and education programs through TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and TD Ready Commitment. Provides funding for pollinator protection and community nature programs.
• Tallgrass OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began in 2016 for establishment of the Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem, providing expertise on native prairie restoration.
• Toronto Wildlife CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on education and community programs focused on wildlife awareness and conservation.
• York University (Researchers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for urban bee population research, supporting pollinator conservation efforts.
• Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Tree Tours as part of the Nature Connection program, offering educational tree identification walks.
• Toronto Entomology AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on inaugural Moth Night in 2021, where over 50 species of moths were identified in the park's forests.
• Monarch Teacher NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark staff certified through the network to raise wild monarch butterflies in support of conservation and education efforts.
• Project SwallowtailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner hosting volunteer-led initiatives to establish and protect habitats for swallowtail butterflies.
• BGIS (Property Management)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages commercial leasing and tenant relations for Downsview Park properties. Contact: Beatrix Demers-Gavaller, Leasing/Tenant Relations Manager.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evergreen: Canadian non-profit focused on transforming public spaces, including urban parks, school grounds, and greenspace initiatives. Peer because of overlapping Canadian urban-greening mission, education programs, and partnership-driven operating model.
• Golden Gate Park Conservancy: Non-profit supporting San Francisco's Golden Gate Park through fundraising, programming, and stewardship. Peer because of comparable large-scale urban park stewardship with a non-profit operating model.
• Prospect Park Alliance: Non-profit that operates Prospect Park in Brooklyn under a similar partnership-with-the-city model. Peer because of comparable urban park scale, programming, fundraising, and stewardship role, although located in NYC.
• Royal Botanical Gardens: Ontario-based non-profit operator of a large nature park system with horticulture, conservation, and educational programming. Peer because of overlapping nature park offerings, educational programming, and Canadian non-profit park operator profile.
• Central Park Conservancy: Non-profit that manages and operates Central Park in New York City on behalf of the public sector. It is a direct peer given the same operating model: a non-profit stewardship entity maintaining a large urban park with fundraising, programming, and visitor services.
• Friends of High Park: Toronto-based charitable non-profit advocating for and supporting High Park, a comparable large urban park. Peer because of similar Toronto-area park stewardship, community engagement, and nature education focus.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation: City of Toronto division that manages parks, urban forestry, and recreation services across the broader Toronto park system. Peer because PDP operates within Toronto's broader park ecosystem, but a broader incumbent given its city-wide mandate vs. PDP's single 291-acre site.

Regional players

• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): Public authority managing conservation areas, watersheds, and parks across the Greater Toronto Area. Peer because of overlapping conservation and urban-nature mandate, though more focused on regional watersheds than a single park.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/parcdownsviewpark/?hl=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/parcdownsviewpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parc-downsview-park-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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