Centennial Park-Etobicoke

Centennial Park is home to the Centennial Park Conservatory, Etobicoke Olympium, Rob Ford Stadium, the Pan Am BMX Centre and a FIFA practice pitch. It offers activities for families, the community and tourists alike.

 

Parking

Free parking is available within the park. Permit holders and visitors are encouraged to park in the lots closest to their destination and to follow the guidance below when attending scheduled activities:

  • Skate Trail and Chalet: Please use lot A at the north end of along Centennial Park Road
  • East Sports Hub: Please use lots B, C or D along Centennial Park Road
  • North Hub (cricket pitches and more soccer fields): Please use lot M
  • Rob Ford Stadium: Please use lots B, C or D along Centennial Park Road
  • Etobicoke Olympium: If the Olympium lot E is full, please use lot D for overflow
  • West Sports Hub: Please use lot K from Centennial Park Boulevard
  • Playground, Water Play and Conservatory: Please use lots F, G, H along Elmcrest Road
  • Optimist Diamond and Pan Am BMX Bike Centre: Please use lot L

Public Transit

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers different bus routes to take you to Centennial Park-Etobicoke.

Bicycle

Three bicycle routes connect you to the park:

  • Eglinton Avenue West Trail
  • Elmcrest Creek Trail
  • Renforth Drive bike lane

Bicycle parking can be found throughout the park and near some park buildings. Do not lock bicycles to other structures or trees.

For more information on cycling infrastructure available in and around Centennial Park, visit the Cycling Network Map.

Cycling is encouraged within City parks and people cycling must observe applicable by-laws, including traffic by-laws and parks by-laws in Chapter 608 of the Toronto Municipal Code. Learn more about cycling safely on Toronto’s streets and trails.

West Sports Hub

  • Includes four diamonds (softball and baseball play).
  • Eight public volleyball courts.
  • 12 pickleball courts.
  • Cricket pitch opening summer of 2026.

North Sports Hub

  • Two cricket pitches.
  • A future North Sports Hub complete with three new cricket pitches, as well as a new field house with a year-round washroom building to open in 2027.

East Sports Hub

  • Includes four standard soccer pitches plus the FIFA Training Site, with premium turf.
  • Modern clubhouse/fieldhouse with lounge, kitchenette, four changerooms and year-round washrooms (not available until after FIFA).
  • Future seasonal sport bubble with artificial turf field – 2026/2027.

Playground

    Skate Trail/Chalet

    • A new skate trail and improvements to the existing chalet to better accommodate a range of new programming and events anticipated in this area of the park. Opening Fall 2026.

    Trails

    • 3.2 km of new perimeter pathways, improving circulation in collaboration with TS Cycle.
    • Switchback trail (SBT) to be paved and planted in spring 2026 , featuring three lookouts incorporating Indigenous placemaking and markers.

    Cherry Blossoms

    • Cherry blossom trees are located along the east side of Centennial Park Boulevard and on the north side of Rathburn Road. Peak bloom usually occurs in late April or early May and blossoms typically last four to 10 days, depending on weather conditions.

    Conservatory

    • Immerse yourself into a floral paradise at Centennial Park Conservatory. With its meticulously curated collection of tropical and unusual cacti, the conservatory showcases over 200 different types of plants and flowers throughout three greenhouses.

    Fishing

    Disc Golf

    • Tee off and play Centennial Park’s expansive 23-basket course. This course is free to play – all you need to bring is a disc or frisbee. The first hole is located just east of the BMX bike area.

    Outdoor Fitness

    • 18 outdoor fitness stations
    • 11 sport fields
    • Four playgrounds
    • Two multipurpose fields
    • One outdoor track
    • One practice wicket

    Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre

    • Located at 165 Centennial Park Blvd.
    • One BMX bike area
    • Open dawn to dusk, May to November (weather permitting).
    • This park has a compact, closed-loop design filled with challenging jumps. It has four straightaways, three banked turns, one five-metre start ramp and one eight-metre start ramp.

    Food and Picnic Areas

    Centennial Park has eight picnic areas throughout the park that are available for booking from May to September. Groups are allowed to permit one picnic site, per event, per day. There are also many picnic tables scattered throughout the park that can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Leave the area cleaner than you found it. Dispose of your litter and recycling into the closest waste and blue bin or take it home with you.

    Rob Ford Stadium

    Formerly known as Centennial Park Stadium, Rob Ford Stadium is a premier sports stadium with a field, track and dressing room. It’s located at 56 Centennial Park Road. This stadium can be booked for sports tournaments, games and special events.

    Etobicoke Olympium

    Etobicoke Olympium is a vibrant community centre featuring two expansive pools, a gymnasium and more. It’s located on the north side of Rathburn Road.

    Centennial Park Arena

    Centennial Park Arena features two ice rinks and offers a variety of learn-to-skate and hockey skill programs. It’s located at 156 Centennial Park Road. This arena can be booked for hockey tournaments and birthday parties.

    Visit the Parks and Recreation Facility Listings for complete information on sports fields and facilities.

    Permit holders take precedence over general court, diamond and field use.

    Centennial Park has eight picnic areas throughout the park that are available for booking from May to September.

    History of the Park

    Centennial Park occupies 213 hectares (526 acres) in the west end of the City of Toronto, making it the second largest City-owned park after Toronto lsland Park. Once a dairy farm, the park was created in 1967 to mark Canada’s Centennial.

    The park layout and amenities were reimagined and redesigned through the Centennial Park Master Plan with implementation beginning in 2023.
    Date modified: May 29, 2026