Van Horne Park

Van Horne Park

Van Horne Park offers an ideal environment for a variety of physical activities, with a multi-purpose sports field, outdoor basketball court, and four sets of exercise equipment. A standout feature of the complex is the Outdoor Rink, which is open for public recreational skating in the winter, while the Splash Pad and children's playground are a hit with families in the summer.

Key Features & Amenities

• Sports fields: The park has 1 multi-purpose field (rated C) and 1 outdoor basketball court.
• Winter facilities: It has 1 artificial ice skating rink used for recreational skating in winter.
• Sports equipment: Equipped with 4 sets of outdoor fitness equipment.
• Children's entertainment: It has 1 splash pad and a fully equipped playground.
• Parking: It has a dedicated parking lot for visitors.
• Green space: It has open green spaces for recreational activities and relaxation.

Programs & Activities

• Leisure Skate
• Football and Field Sports Leagues
• Basketball
• Public Fitness
• Indoor Exercise Classes
• Special Programs for Seniors and Children
• Water Play Pad

How to book

To reserve a multi-purpose field at Van Horne Park, you must use the City of Toronto's online system (eFun) and, with your customer number and access code, check the availability of the field and register your permit application. Use of public facilities such as the ice skating rink (if unsupervised), water play pad and children's playground is free and does not require prior reservation.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: 561 Van Horne Ave, North York, ON M2J 4S8, Canada.

2. Public Transportation (Metro and Bus)

Bus Stop: TTC bus lines, including the 10 Van Horne and 24 Victoria Park routes, provide excellent access for visitors, with numerous stops located on the streets surrounding the park.

Proximity to Metro: The closest metro stop is Don Mills (Line 4 - Purple). From there, you can take the #10 bus eastbound, which will take you directly to the park.

3. Phone: 416-338-4386

FAQs

Is the ice skating rink at this park permanent?

No, it is an outdoor artificial rink that is only open during the winter season (usually from December to March).

What are the rink's operating hours?

According to the official schedule, unsupervised recreational skating is usually possible every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.