Amesbury Sports Complex

Amesbury Sports Complex in Toronto

The Amesbury Sports Complex is located in North York, Toronto, at the intersection of Block Creek Drive and Keel Street, with an entrance on Coleford Road, and is the regional sports complex.

The complex includes an indoor ice arena that hosts hockey, recreational skating, and a museum for local youth teams. It also has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, approximately 20 yards long, with facilities such as showers, lockers, and wheelchair access, that is open to the public and lane swim programs during the summer. In addition, there are four indoor bocce courts and an outdoor basketball court. These spaces are suitable for group, rental, or recreational sports and are complete with parking, restrooms, and green space.

Programs offered at the Amesbury Sports Complex:

1. Swimming: Registered training classes + free drop-in sessions
2. Ice hockey: Junior level registration programs, domestic tournaments like the Winter Classic
3. Basketball: Classes, Drop-in sessions
4. Recreational skating: Drop-in and possibly training class
5. Softball: Children's recreational league under the control of Amesbury Sports Club

Key Features & Amenities

Facilities available in the complex include:

1. Ice rink:

• A standard ice rink with 4 locker rooms

2. Seasonal outdoor pool:

• Approximately 20 yards long pool, with showers, clean locker rooms, wheelchair and general access.
• Public WiFi connection in the pool area.

3. Multiple sports courts:

• indoor bocce courts
• Outdoor basketball court + possibility of using for mullah basketball.

4. Amenities:

• Showers and locker rooms in the pool
• Parking for visitors.
• Restrooms (with general information about the center).
• Proper ventilation in the arena (ice space and indoor hall) allowing comfortable use throughout the year (implicit mention in the official description).

5. Lighting:

• Arenas and playing fields are adequately lit for nighttime use (as stated in official and public sources in similar urban centers).

6. Green space and open space:

• Around the pool and lounge, green space for sitting, walking, and recreation.

book now

To make a reservation, get capacity information, and view schedules at the Amesbury Sports Complex through the Book Now and View Schedule features on the official Toronto website, the following steps and details are available:

1.How to Book – Book Now

• By clicking “Book Now” from the complex page, you will be redirected to the ActiveCommunities platform, which is dedicated to reserving urban spaces.
• In this platform, users can select their desired date and time, view available capacity, and make a reservation based on that.
• Spaces such as the arena, pool rental permits, and some class courts (such as bocce or basketball) are available through this system.

2.Space Capacity

According to the Facilities/Permits PDF table:

• Certain items such as multi-purpose halls can only accommodate up to 100, 102, or 104 people
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• For outdoor pools or arenas, the general capacity is not calculated but is visible in the reservation.

3.View Schedule

• For Registered Programs, the exact schedule, age levels, and fees are displayed by clicking View Schedule on the Active Communities platform.
• Also, for Drop-ins, separate pages (such as ice/drop-in skating) typically show the times of public sessions and call-ins are posted on the website.

Location & Accessibility & Contact

Location: Located at 155 Culford Road, Toronto, ON M6M4K6, at the intersection of Culford Rd and Lawrence Ave, between Black Creek Drive and Keele Street

Accessibility: Accessible parking spots for people with disabilities, all spaces and entrances meet wheelchair accessibility standards.

Directions and Transportation To get to the complex: Take Hwy401 or Hwy400 to Black Creek Drive; from there, head south to Lawrence Ave; then take Culford Drive and you will be on the left

Contact Information

• Main Phone: 416395-6683 (Pool/Arena)
• Central Recreation Office: 416395-0145
• Toronto 311 Support: For general inquiries and 24/7 support
• Email: parks[at]toronto[dot]ca

FAQs

How do I reserve pool or arena space?

Log into Active Communities by clicking on Book Now and select dates and capacity.

Is the outdoor pool open to the public?

Yes, it is available for open water and lane swims during the summer, but capacity is limited.

Can I cancel or change my reservation?

Yes, but you must follow the cancellation policy that is specified in the system at the time of booking.