Howard Talbot Park

Howard Talbot Park

Howard Talbot Park, which covers an area of approximately 4.9 hectares, offers a variety of sports and recreational spaces for active and informal use. It has two baseball diamonds, a multi-purpose sports field with a running track, and two outdoor tennis courts, supporting almost all levels of sports activities.

Facilities such as a splash pad and a children's playground are also provided for families and children. This space is suitable for simple group sports, baseball practice, tennis, and outdoor family recreational activities.

Key Features & Amenities

• 2 tennis courts, 2 baseball diamonds, and a multi-purpose field + jogging track.
• The city parks have street parking space nearby.
• There are locker rooms in the park.
• There is a playground.
• There is a splash pad in the park.
• The green space has extensive green space and walking/recreational trails.

Programs & Activities

• House League Baseball – Baseball leagues for various ages held in the spring and fall, with games played at Howard Talbot Park.
• Spring Girls Baseball League – A weekly girls baseball league held in the spring, with some games played at Howard Talbot Park.
• Peewee Spring House League – A smaller league for specific ages held at Howard Talbot Park in the spring.
• Tryouts – Selection of players for various teams (Rep, Select, and Elite) held at Howard Talbot Park and are part of the league schedule.
• Leaside Baseball Summer Camp – A summer baseball training program with practice and games for children (during the summer) held at Howard Talbot Park.
• Leaside Baseball Elite Camp – An advanced baseball training camp for younger age groups that features skills training at the park.

How to book

1. Visit the City of Toronto’s Online Registration & Booking section to see if you can reserve a sports field (such as a baseball field or multi-purpose field) for a specific date and time.
2. If you are booking for a specific event (such as a large group picnic, BBQ, ceremony, or professional photography), you should use the One-Time Booking section or the corresponding form on the Toronto website, which allows for one-time reservations of park space.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 635 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON

2. Tel: 4163922489

3. Accessible by public transportation

The park is in an urban area and can be reached by TTC buses.

The Eglinton LRT Line 5 stations (Leaside and Laird) are also under construction nearby, which will help you get around Eglinton Ave more quickly once they open.

FAQs

Is there a fee to enter the park?

No, entry to the park is free and the outdoor area is open to the public.

Is the park suitable for children?

Yes, the park has a children's playground and splash pad, which are suitable for families and children.