St. James Park is an urban public park that is owned by both the neighbouring Cathedral Church of St. James and the City of Toronto government.

The park's postmodern landscaping is Victorian-inspired, with formal gardens and a water fountain.

[2] Two walkways with park benches cross the park diagonally, with a large ornamental gazebo in the middle functioning as a central meeting place.

The formal gardens are located in the southern quadrant of the park as defined by the X-shaped walkway plan, and the formal gardens have two paths intersecting at the fountain.

Maintenance of the park is performed by Toronto Parks staff, and the formal gardens are tended by members of the Garden Club of Toronto.