Wanless Park

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Wanless Park

      History:

      In 1912, Toronto Suburbs Ltd., guided by George Kappele and D.F. Crowagen registered a plan of subdivision for the old Waverley farm at Mount Pleasant Road and Lawrence Avenue. The developers named this new subdivision Waverley Park.

      Like other Toronto neighbourhoods from this era, the actual building of homes in Waverley Park was stalled initially by the First World War and then by the depression.

      In 1931 the City of Toronto expropriated the properties in the centre of Waverley Park for the creation of a public park. The Park was named Wanless Park, and eventually the entire neighbourhood adopted this name.

      Wanless Park, Wanless Road, Wanless Avenue, and Wanless Crescent are all named after John Wanless, a former Toronto alderman and educator.

      Overview:

      Wanless Park is a very popular neighbourhood among families with young children. The main attraction is Wanless Park, an island of green space right in the centre of the neighbourhood. This park is popular with families as there are many amenities fro children. This is also a popular neighbourhood hub that is popular with dog walkers.

      Wanless Park residents enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to all the local amenities including the Bedford Park Public School and Community Centre, the George Locke Public Library, Yonge Street shopping and the Lawrence subway station.

      Lifestyle:

      Neighbourhood Spotlight: Yonge Lawrence Village

      Good Eats

      Burger’s Priest – 3397 Yonge Street –  https://www.theburgerspriest.com

      Known for its cult following at the original Beach location and for its steady line out the door, this infamous burger joint has opened a second location for us Uptowners and we couldn’t be more ecstatic! The burgers are just as tasty at their bigger and brighter North spot. We are fans of the ridiculously tasty veggie burger, a deep fried mushroom stuffed with gooey cheese. Plus, only at this location, they’re blending up tantalizing malts and shakes – so be sure to save room!

      Neighbour’s Tip: If you’re not part of the clergy and haven’t yet learned their secret menu, be sure to search for it online.

      Belly Buster Submarine – 3447 Yonge Street

      Ask anyone in the neighbourhood and they’ll tell you it’s the best sub they’ve ever eaten. Yes, the décor is reminiscent of the ‘70s, with a bright orange and yellow color scheme, but as soon as you smell the pounds of bacon sizzling, you’ll feel right at home. Their super soft bread, thinly hand-sliced cold cuts, and fresh selection of toppings make this family-run joint a must-try. There’s usually a line to the end of the shop at lunch, dinner and then again at about 2am, but don’t turn around when you see it – it goes quickly and it’s well worth the wait.

      Neighbour’s Tip: Order your sub, but don’t tell them what toppings you want until they ask – trust me!

      The Abbot Pub – 3367 Yonge Street – https://theabbot.ca/

      This dimly lit and cozy pub is dishing out all the classics and we know you’ll be pleasantly surprised when your food exceeds expectations. They make everything from scratch with the freshest ingredients and bring some life to traditional pub fare. Their “Ploughmans Lunch”, which is a smorgasbord of sharp cheddar cheese, house pate, pickles and a hard-boiled egg, is delicious and a fun change from the norm. And, the shepherd’s pie might even taste better than Mom’s.  This is the kind of place every neighbourhood needs!

      Neighbour’s Tip: They welcome families and love kids, but before and after prime dinner hour it’s also a great spot to grab a beer with a friend at the bar.

       

      Homes:

      Wanless Park’s solid brick detached houses were built mostly in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Most of the houses are two storey, however there is a sprinkling of bungalows in this neighbourhood as well.

      Overall the property sizes in Wanless Park are excellent with most homes having at least a thirty foot frontage and either a mutual or private driveway. Many Wanless Park houses either face the park or back onto the Riverview Drive ravine.

      The crown jewell of this neighbourhood is its namesake Wanless Park, a large nicely treed park that is situated right in the middle of the neighbourhood. This park is a hub for community events, dog walkers, and children’s recreation. This urban greenspace is just one of many reasons homebuyers are flocking to this neighbourhood.

       

      Recreation:

      Wanless Park is the social and recreational hub of this neighbourhood. Its facilities include five floodlit tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, a wading pool, and a children’s playground.

      Indoor recreational facilities are available at the Bedford Park Community Centre, located on Ranleigh Avenue, inside the Bedford Park Public School. This recreation centre has a gymnasium and an indoor pool.

      The George Locke Public Library at Yonge and Lawrence has a variety of programs for preschoolers, children, and adults.

      Transportation:

      The Lawrence subway station on Yonge Street is within walking distance of this neighbourhood. This station is part of the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. Bus routes on Mount Pleasant Road and on Lawrence Avenue also make connections to the Yonge subway line.

      It is approximately twenty minutes by car to downtown Toronto. The Yonge Street on-ramp to Highway 401 is approximately five minutes from Wanless Park.

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          Wanless Park Stats

          Walkability:

          High

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          High

          Affordability:

          Low

          Greenspace:

          High

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time To TTC Station:
          5 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          20 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          5 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          30 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          5 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.

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          Editor’s Note. BEFORE MOVING INTO, BUYING OR RENTING A HOME, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL YOU ARE CONSIDERING BY PHONE to ensure your home is within the designated boundaries and that your child is age appropriate. WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISINFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL ENROLLMENT SO DO NOT ASSUME that your child can automatically attend a specific school or specialized program until you have official confirmation from that school. Please visit the school board web sites for more information.