Len Braithwaite Park

LenBraithwaitePark is an urban green space in the Etobicoke-York area of Toronto, covering approximately 2 hectares in the heart of the neighbourhood and designed for families and children. The park includes several playgrounds with a variety of equipment and a football/soccer field, suitable for recreational games and light sports activities. The complex is more of a community park with play facilities and open space for relaxation, walking and simple sports than a professional sports centre. The park is named after Leonard Austin Braithwaite, a prominent figure in Ontario's local and political history. Overall, LenBraithwaitePark provides a suitable space for children to play, friendly football and outdoor social activities.

Key Features & Amenities

• Multi-Purpose Lawn/Soccer Field: The park has grassy areas for outdoor games such as soccer.
• Playgrounds: There are four play areas with a variety of equipment for toddlers and children.
• Local League Use: These fields are also listed on the league's soccer field list and can be used for local games such as soccer leagues (e.g. Rexdale Soccer).
• Open Green Space: Large grassy areas and open areas for picnics, jogging, and non-machine sports.
• Easy Walking Trails: Sections of the park suitable for walking outdoors.
• Public Restrooms: Some Toronto city parks have restrooms.
• Water Coolers/Drinking Stations: There are usually water stations at public parks in the city.

Programs & Activities

• LenBraithwaite Park is listed as a local football league ground by these leagues, meaning that local football teams use the park's turf for training and friendly matches or community-based leagues. 
• Local teams often use the park's open space for open-air football games, informal sports training, group runs or morning exercise meet-ups.

How to book

1. Check the type of reservation you want: If you want to reserve a portion of the park for an event, gathering, party, BBQ, or special use, this is done through the Booking / Permits section.
2. Online Reservations for Some Amenities (Up to 14 Days in Advance): Some amenities, such as athletic fields, tennis/pickleball, fire pits, or picnic sites, can be reserved through the Online Registration & Booking section (up to 3–14 days in advance).

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: LenBraithwaite Park, 490 Silverstone Dr, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2. Access by public transportation

• TTC bus: The closest and most common way to get to the park is by TTC bus. There is no direct route from the Toronto subway, and you usually have to take a city bus from the main lines to nearby stations and walk a few minutes to the park.
• To find exact directions to the park, you can search online maps from the nearest subway/bus station to 490 Silverstone Dr.

3. Opening hours: Open daily from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

4. Phone: 416-393-2489

FAQs

Are pets allowed?

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they follow city rules (leash and cleanliness).

Does the park have amenities such as a buffet, shop, or showers?

No, the park is more of a local green space with playgrounds and sports fields and does not have specialized amenities.