Ashtonbee Reservoir Park

Ashtonbee Reservoir Park

Ashtonbee Reservoir Park is a popular park in east Toronto. It consists of several large grassy areas as well as several specialized sports fields, operated by the City of Toronto as a sports and recreation space. The park is primarily used for sports such as cricket, although there are a few standard cricket pitches. There are also areas for soccer and other public sports or recreational activities.

Key Features & Amenities

• Number of sports fields/lines: 3 cricket fields + 3 multi-purpose/sports fields.
• Parking is available.
• Public restrooms are available.
• Green space and environment suitable for walking, recreation, nature, and picnics.
• Drinking water/drinking water is available in the park.

Programs & Activities

• The park has "three cricket pitches" + "three multipurpose sports fields".
• Its cricket pitches are on the official list of reservable cricket pitches.
• In addition to cricket, the multipurpose pitches are likely to be used for general sports (such as football or five-a-side football/casual soccer pickup). Some user reviews/comments refer to football.

How to book

1. To reserve a pitch at Ashtonbee, first visit the “Sports Field Listings” or “Cricket Pitch Listings” page on the City of Toronto website.
2. If your preferred date and time is available online, you can make a reservation online. Reservations for sports fields are usually made with a minimum of 2 hours notice.
3. If you are unsuccessful online (or if online reservations are not available), you must contact “Client Services – Park Bookings” — 416-396-7378 (or 311) — and request a reservation.
4. If you are a group or have a regular booking (league, team, club), you must complete the “Seasonal & League Booking” form and submit your group information — membership, purpose, number of participants, etc.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

• Official address: 21 Ashtonbee Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 3K9, Toronto, Canada
• Closest bus stop: Warden Ave at Ashtonbee Rd — just a 1-minute walk to the park.
• Bus lines that go to that stop: 34A, 68, 68A, 68B, 968.
• By subway: The closest subway stop is Warden station (Line 2 – Bloor–Danforth); from there, take the bus (Line 68) to Warden & Ashtonbee.

FAQs

Is the park always open? What are the hours?

Yes — The park is apparently open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Is the park free for public use?

Yes — Users have reported that the park and green space are free and can be visited for a walk, exercise, or picnic without charge.