The design and layout of Bayview Village is very much influenced by the East Don Valley Parklands.

[citation needed] Bayview Village's winding streets and culs-de-sac are planted with mature birch, cedar, willow, spruce, pine and maple trees.

Some of the Bayview Village houses are situated on ravine lots that feature views of the East Don River Valley Parklands.

Several of the street names in Bayview Village, such as Citation Drive, Palomino Cres., Ravenscroft Circle recall that the area was a racehorse training stable and grounds before being developed.

[3] It is a volunteer group of residents who work to monitor city and provincial initiatives on a wide range of topics including traffic, local development, parks, and safety.

[3] In addition, they produce a regular newsletter distributed to all homes covering a wide range of topical issues.

The Bayview Village Association also hosts a number of events throughout the year including clean-up days, all-candidates meetings, community fairs, speakers series, annual perennial swaps, etc.

This development is of a completely different nature to the single-family suburban low-rise architecture found in the northern area.

The western edge of the East Don Parklands winds its way through the centre of Bayview Village and is a vast and expansive green haven with various trails, walkways and bicycle paths.

The park's naturalization and preservation programs have made the space a habitat for wildlife and a number of rare plant species.