Metro Park Towns

Sources checked November 12, 2026

Which Metro Park development is this?

Metro Park Towns is DBS Developments’ townhome collection near Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East in North York. DBS describes three-storey townhomes with rooftop terraces and an optional ground-level configuration on some plans. Metro Park Condominiums is a separate product, so compare only the plans for the townhomes you are actually viewing. Ask which dwelling, garage arrangement and lot correspond to your quote before relying on the advertised area.

DBS Developments’ official Metro Park Towns site

How this Don Mills and Eglinton location works

This part of North York can work for buyers who want a multi-storey home with a rapid-transit option. The practical issue is the walk from the chosen block to the entrance of Don Valley Station. Check the crosswalk you would use, the number of turns and whether the route changes during construction. A home facing the main road and one deeper inside the block can have different noise and access. Try an evening trip and look at exterior stairs or driveway space when the ground is wet or snowy.

If you want the optional lower-level layout to accommodate a parent, guest or office, compare how someone would reach a bathroom and the main kitchen. Before including a future rental use in your plans, confirm the actual approved configuration and check the municipal and agreement requirements that apply. At a showing, bring a plan of your furniture and look at the rooftop steps and entry storage, which affect how often those spaces get used.

Don Valley Station, Costco and CF Shops at Don Mills

TTC’s Line 5 Eglinton is operating at Don Valley Station. The Ontario Line connection at this intersection is a Metrolinx construction project. Use Line 5 and current bus service in your existing commute plan, and put the future connection into a separate comparison. The operating line connects with Line 1 at Eglinton and Cedarvale and with Line 2 at Kennedy. Compare the number of transfers and the total trip during the hours you expect to travel.

For shopping, CF Shops at Don Mills at Don Mills and Lawrence is a shopping and dining destination, with a Metro grocery store. Costco at 42 Overlea Boulevard serves a larger shopping trip in Thorncliffe Park. Plan these as distinct errands and test whether either fits your return from transit or work. A rail-friendly location is easier to enjoy if the route for ordinary groceries or weekly bulk shopping also makes sense.

TTC Don Valley Station and Line 5 · Metrolinx future Ontario Line at Don Valley · Metro Don Mills grocery store · Costco Thorncliffe Park warehouse

Flemingdon Park and Don Mills public school boundaries

Grenoble Public School, Valley Park Middle School and Don Mills Middle School appear in the TDSB street guide for parts of the surrounding area. The TDSB also approved a boundary change affecting Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute and Don Mills Collegiate Institute. The exact townhome address and program matter, including how prior middle-school attendance can affect some transition cases. Fraser’s 2025 reports put Grenoble at 1.8, Marc Garneau at 3.8 and Don Mills Collegiate at 7.0 out of 10. Treat them as results for the named schools, and obtain the actual elementary, intermediate and secondary assignments by address.

Crescent School on Bayview Avenue is an independent boys’ day-school option to research in the wider area. Check the grade, admissions and how a pickup would work with your workday. If you are considering French or Catholic programs, ask the relevant school or board directly. They can use a separate application process or boundary from the regular TDSB assignment.

TDSB street directory for Grenoble and area schools · TDSB’s Don Mills and Marc Garneau boundary review · Crescent School campus

What to verify before choosing a townhome

Compare the home you would actually buy against another floor plan with a similar price, including where the windows, stairs and storage sit. In a narrow plan, furniture clearance around the dining table can matter more than a larger bedroom number. Ask for the orientation and adjacent lot plan before using a model home to judge daylight or privacy. If you need a bedroom or an office on the entry level, check that the required room is part of the specific layout and confirm what the builder calls finished space.

Make a written list of the items that must be included for the home to work: parking, storage, yard or terrace, appliance openings and any required upgrades. Ask which costs are included in the agreement and who will maintain the exterior, shared lane or common landscaping. Map where a guest will park and walk to the front door. At the same time, compare the expected closing for that specific address with your financing, rental notice or sale of a current home.

Questions buyers ask

Is the Ontario Line already available at Metro Park?

The current rapid-transit service at Don Valley Station is TTC Line 5. Metrolinx’s Ontario Line connection is still a future service. Use the present TTC schedule to test your commute and track Metrolinx announcements for construction changes and future service.

What floor-plan detail matters most here?

Check how often you will climb between the garage, kitchen, bedrooms and roof. Compare the optional ground-level plan with the everyday version, and mark bathroom access and furniture clearance. Ask the builder which configuration applies to the actual home and what rights or restrictions come with it.

School, transit and project resources

The school ratings use Fraser Institute’s 2025 Ontario report cards, which compare selected academic indicators from the 2023–24 school year. Use the linked EQAO results for more detail, and compare programs, student support and transportation when you visit. For school assignment, check the final municipal address, enrolment year and grade with the board, including any program boundaries, temporary placements or bus eligibility.

If you need to move around the start of a school term, plan for both an on-time closing and a delay. Ask the builder when the municipal address will be issued and which documents will be available for registration. Give the board the address, intended grade and enrolment year together. Ask when new streets are added to the locator, whether any temporary assignment applies, and how a transfer or school bus request works. Walk the likely route and check crossings, sidewalks and any construction detour. Save the dated response so you can revisit the plan if the closing moves.

• TDSB Street Guide
• Toronto Catholic school locator
• Fraser Institute elementary report
• Fraser Institute secondary report
• EQAO school results
• GO train and bus system map