Joseph Bannon Park

Joseph Bannon Park

Joseph Bannon Park includes a mini soccer field, a children's playground with age-appropriate equipment, and a Splash Pad for water play in the summer, and in the winter it becomes an outdoor artificial ice rink suitable for recreational skating.

The park is also a venue for community gatherings, summer movie screenings, and community social activities, and is named after Joseph Bannon, a prominent local activist. This combination of recreational, sports, and family facilities makes the park a great place to spend time outdoors, play, and exercise.

Key Features & Amenities

• 1 Mini Soccer Field – suitable for free games and light outdoor exercises.
• Artificial Outdoor Ice Rink – used in the winter for skating and winter games (ice).
• Splash Pad – for playing and cooling off in the hot summer season.
• Children’s Playground – includes play equipment for different ages

Programs & Activities

• In the winter, an outdoor ice rink is available for recreational skating.
• Mini-soccer and field use are often free and open to the public.
• The park hosts events such as Movie in the Park, organized by local groups and the Emery Village BIA, but these are community-based programs, not fixed classes or sports leagues.

How to book

1. Go to the Toronto Online Registration & Booking section.
2. Create an account or log in to an existing account.
3. Select the “Bookings” section and search for Joseph Bannon Park or the type of space you want (e.g. sports field).
4. If your desired date and space are available for online booking, select it and proceed with payment.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 65 Mary Chapman Blvd, Toronto, ON M9M 0B8, Canada

2. Metro and Bus:

The nearest metro station is around Finch West Station, which is accessible by bus — about a 15-20 minute walk or a few minutes by bus from the station to the park.

Bus lines 36B, 84, 165, 989, 984A pass by Mary Chapman Blvd and have stops near the park.

GO/UP Express stations such as Etobicoke North GO are also further away, but you can use the TTC's online tool for a complete route map.

3. Hours: Open daily from around 8am to 11pm.

4. Tel: 416-396-7378

FAQs

Can I play and have fun in the park?

Yes, the use of open fields and green spaces for family activities and free play is free.

When is the skating rink open?

The outdoor ice rink is only open in the winter and weather conditions are suitable.