Eglinton Park

Eglinton Park

Eglinton Park in Toronto is a large and active urban park, covering approximately 9 hectares, located on the west side of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West, and is managed by the City of Toronto.

The park includes several multi-purpose sports fields (such as soccer and other grass sports), 4 outdoor tennis courts, and 2 baseball/softball diamonds, with some of the tennis courts being converted into winter skating rinks in the winter.

The park also has children's playgrounds, a wading pool, and walking and hiking trails.

In addition to these outdoor spaces, the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, located near the park, also offers indoor sports facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, and walking trails.

Key Features & Amenities

• Public restrooms: Located inside the park.
• Water coolers/drinking stations: Available along the trails and near the park’s sports facilities.
• Parking: Free parking is available on nearby streets and paid parking is available near the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre.
• Green spaces and trails: Nature trails and large green spaces for running and walking.

Programs & Activities

• Registration programs and classes at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, located next to the park, include swimming, exercise, fitness, skating, and general programs for children and adults. 
• The centre has a pool, gym, walking trail, and formal physical activity classes. To register, use the “Registration Programs and Reservations” section of the city’s website.

How to book

1. Go to the City of Toronto’s “Parks & Recreation Facilities Booking” section, where you can book sports fields, fields, baseball/softball fields, or even skating/tennis rinks for day-to-day or seasonal use.
2. One-Time Booking: For a specific date and time, such as reserving a soccer field, baseball field, or a specific space in a park.
3. Seasonal & League Booking: For long-term use or league/club programs.
4. If online booking is available, you can find Eglinton Park on the city’s facilities list or map, or select the type of facility you want (e.g. Sports Field or Ball Diamond), and specify the date, time, and duration.
5. Enter your contact information and details.
6. Pay the booking fee (if applicable).
7. Bookings are typically non-refundable and non-transferable, so it’s a good idea to save or print your receipt.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Full address: Eglinton Park, 200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2. Proximity to subway and public transportation

• Metro: The nearest subway station is Eglinton Station on Line 1 (Yonge–University), which is about a 10-minute walk from the park.
• Bus: Several TTC bus lines, including 13, 32, 54, 56A, 97A, and 97B, stop around the park, with the closest stop usually being Eglinton Ave West at Lascelles Blvd, which is about a 4–5-minute walk from the park.

3. Opening hours: Usually open during daylight hours

FAQs

Are reservations required to use the fields?

Reservations are not usually required for public use, but for leagues, classes, or formal programs, reservations must be made through the city's reservation system.

Does it have amenities such as a children's playground and green space?

Yes, the park includes children's playgrounds, extensive green space, walking trails, and a shallow pool that is suitable for families.