Jim Mcpherson Park

Jim Mcpherson Park

Jim Mcpherson Park is a small, green city park located at 1255 Victoria Park Ave in the City of Calgary, Toronto, Ontario, and is operated by the City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department. The multi-use fields are suitable for local sports practice and games, and the surrounding green space is also used for family walks and picnics. The park provides a space for relaxation and simple outdoor activities in a peaceful setting in the middle of the neighbourhood. Jim Mcpherson Park is an example of a community park in the City of Toronto that offers a setting for social activities and community health with simple sports and recreation facilities.

Key Features & Amenities

• There is green space and open paths for walking and picnicking.
• 4 multi-purpose sports fields (for football, public activities)

Programs & Activities

Olympiacos Toronto Football Club has occasionally held group training sessions at Jim McPherson Park.

How to book

The City of Toronto offers online reservations for some facilities:

1. Reserve sports fields (soccer, baseball, etc.), as well as pools, tennis courts, or ice rinks if they are open.
2. Reserve picnic sites and day spaces.
3. Reserve other bookable facilities.
4. To make a reservation, go to the “Online Registration and Booking” page.
5. In the list of facilities, select “Sports Fields” or the type of space you want.
6. Select a date and time slot.
7. Enter your contact and payment information to complete your reservation.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 1255 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, ON M4B 2K9, Canada

2. Closest public transit stops

Warden Ave at McPherson St — TTC bus stop with lines like 68, 68B that connect to subway stations (e.g. Warden Station) and cover other routes.

Take the Bloor-Danforth subway line (green line 2) to stations like Warden Station.

Then take bus line 68 or similar to get to Victoria Park Ave / McPherson St.

3. Opening hours: Approximately 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

FAQs

What activities can be done in the park?

Visitors can use the sports fields, walking trails, children's play areas, and green spaces for picnics and relaxation.

Is the park free to use?

Yes, public use of the park and green spaces for walking, exercising, or playing is free. Formal reservations for some facilities (such as special events or large gatherings) may incur a fee.

Are there any facilities such as restrooms or showers?

The park's official description page does not list specific public amenities such as showers or changing rooms. As this is a simple urban open space, fixed restrooms and additional equipment are usually limited.