Toronto has reopened High Park after temporarily closing one of the city's busiest springtime tourist attractions.

High Park had been closed from April 30 to May 10 in an effort to prevent visitors from flocking to see the park's famous cherry blossoms.

Toronto has left its other parks open during the COVID-19 pandemic, though amenities such as playgrounds, off-leash dog parks and sports fields are closed.

Residents are advised to stick to trails, ravines and other green spaces while maintaining physical distancing when using city parks.

Cars are still not permitted in High Park.

You can see the city's full list of park regulations 

This weekend, Ontario Premier Doug Ford also announced that provincial parks will reopen starting Monday, though beaches, camping areas and playgrounds will remain closed.

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Toronto residents out and about on the Lakeshore trail on Saturday. City officials are reminding residents of the importance of reducing all contact with others as much as possible, as efforts continue to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeshore trail 

Toronto residents were out and about on the Lakeshore trail on Saturday. City officials are reminding residents of the importance of reducing all contact with others as much as possible, as efforts continue to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Ontario to reopen provincial parks for limited use, as COVID-19 cases near 20,000

Camping is not permitted and all facilities, playgrounds and beaches will remain closed, said Premier Doug Ford on Saturday. People are urged to practice physical distancing and stay two metres apart.

Mississagi Provincial Park 

Camping, beaches and other facilities will remain off limits when parks reopen, the government said Saturday.

After closing in late April, Toronto has reopened High Park, with its famous cherry blossoms still in bloom.

Toronto reopens High Park after temporary closure during cherry blossom bloom

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