Horton Park

Horton Park

Horton Park is a small urban green space in the Scarborough area of Toronto, Canada, located off Oswego Road and managed by the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation. The park, with its open lawns and walking trails, provides a peaceful space for relaxation and connection with nature.

It features a simple soccer/football field and a children's play area with a playground and swings that support play and light physical activity. The city is updating and improving the playground with new equipment to improve the visitor experience, especially for children. The park is used more for family recreation, simple outdoor games, and walking than for specialized sports or formal athletic programs.

Key Features & Amenities

• Has a playground for children (playground/swings and slides)
• Has a public green space

Programs & Activities

1. Registered Sports Activities and Classes: Such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, etc. (Registered Sports Activities) that are available for registration at city parks and recreation centres.
2. Drop-in or open activities that you can participate in at parks or recreation centres.
3. Public city programs include activities for children, youth, adults and seniors across Toronto that must be checked out through the online registration system or local recreation centres.

How to book

1. Toronto has a comprehensive online system for reserving park spaces and facilities.
2. Log into the Online Registration & Booking system on the Toronto website, create an account or log in, then search the “Bookings” section to see if Horton Park or parts of it are available for booking for your desired date and time.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 15 Oswego Road, Scarborough, Toronto, ON

2. Tel: 4163967378

3. Metro or bus access

The official website does not provide detailed information about the nearest subway or bus station to Horton Park. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), which includes subway, bus, and streetcar services, provides routes and schedules to find the right route to the park, and you can use the official TTC Trip Planner to search for the right route based on your origin.

In general, smaller parks like Horton Park are often accessible by TTC buses, and to get to them, you usually have to take the bus route to the nearest main street and walk a bit.

4. Opening hours: Public parks in Toronto are usually open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

FAQs

Is Horton Park dedicated to formal sports?

No, it is more suitable for casual games, walks and family fun, and no formal professional sports are registered.

Are there sports fields at Horton Park?

Yes, the park has an open space with a small soccer field and a children's playground.