Parkdale still has many 'big city' social problems to contend with. However these concerns are being addressed by a local residents group known as the Parkdale Community Watch.

The Parkdale Community Watch recently received an award as the best neighbourhood watch group. This award was presented by the International Society of Crime Prevention.

The Parkdale neighbourhood possesses many positive attributes. It has some of Toronto's most vibrant shopping districts, wonderful tree lined streets, affordable Victorian homes, and impressive mansions that remind onlookers that Parkdale was once Toronto's wealthiest district. Parkdale is also within walking distance of Toronto's waterfront parks.

Neighbourhood Schools:

Fern Avenue P.S., 128 Fern Avenue, (416) 393-9130

Gordon Avenue P.S., 225 Garden Avenue, (416) 393-9165

Howard P.S., 30 Marmaduke Street, (416) 393-9255

Parkdale Jr. & Sr. P.S., 46 West Lodge Avenue, (416) 393-1280

Queen Victoria P.S., 100 Close Avenue, (416) 393-9200

Bloor Collegiate Institute, 1141 Bloor St. W., (416) 393-1420

Holy Family Separate School, 141 Close Avenue, (416) 393-5212

St. Veronica Separate School, 30 Bank Street, (416) 393-5280