East Toronto, Riverdale
Riverdale Park East
A wide grass hill above the Don Valley, with the downtown towers stacked across the ravine and catching the last low light of the day.
Ideal if
"You want the downtown skyline filling the background at golden hour and you do not mind sharing a busy hill with joggers, dogs and sports leagues."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Skyline crest sits right off the Broadview sidewalk. The slope down to the flats and footbridge is steep open grass.
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Permits
City park
not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list. Casual non commercial photos need no booking. A booking applies once set up, equipment or staging takes exclusive use of space. The City's commercial photography rate is $485.47 per two hours, taxes included, plus $2 million insurance.
How to book it
- Create the City booking account with both your names on it, yours and your partner's.
- Call 416-396-7378. Press 2 for Park Bookings. Give the park, the date, your two hour window and your headcount, and pay by card on the call. I tell you what to ask for. The City line is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sign and return the emailed confirmation the same day, and bring it with you on the day.
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Parking
No lot in the park
Streets east of Broadview such as Sparkhall and Langley are signed permit parking, with a no parking stretch closest to Broadview and rules that change block to block, so read the sign. Nearest Green P lots are on Gerrard Street East, about a 10 minute walk south.
- 04
Travel
15 to 20 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Year-round
Photograph here
Want photos at Riverdale Park East?
Tell me your date. I shoot here often and know the corners and the light worth chasing.
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Riverdale Park East.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Riverdale Park East?
City park, not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list. Casual non commercial photos need no booking. A booking applies once set up, equipment or staging takes exclusive use of space. The City's commercial photography rate is $485.47 per two hours, taxes included, plus $2 million insurance. To book it, create a City of Toronto booking account with both your names on it, then call Client Services, Park Bookings at 416-396-7378 and press 2.
Where do we park at Riverdale Park East?
No lot in the park. Streets east of Broadview such as Sparkhall and Langley are signed permit parking, with a no parking stretch closest to Broadview and rules that change block to block, so read the sign. Nearest Green P lots are on Gerrard Street East, about a 10 minute walk south.
How much walking is involved at Riverdale Park East?
Walking is low-medium. Skyline crest sits right off the Broadview sidewalk. The slope down to the flats and footbridge is steep open grass.
When is the best time of year for photos at Riverdale Park East?
Riverdale Park East photographs well year-round.
How far is Riverdale Park East from downtown Toronto?
Riverdale Park East is about 15 to 20 min from downtown Toronto.
Ready?
Let's shoot at Riverdale Park East.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.