10 Best Places to Play Field Hockey in Toronto

Canada’s home to a burgeoning interest in field hockey. Its women’s team just finished a tour of China while the men’s team is ranked 10th in global rankings.

We might be in the midst of winter, but a warmer climate is definitely on the horizon.

Folks interested in field hockey are no doubt itching to get back onto the field.

Prepare yourself for the start of the spring season with the 10 best places to play field hockey in Toronto:

1. Canoe Landing Park

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Canoe Landing Park comprises of 8 acres located in downtown Toronto adjacent to the Gardiner Expressway. There are 2 sports fields within the park and the closest intersection is Fort York Blvd & Dan Leckie Way.

2. Christie Pits Park

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Christie Pits Park, originally known as Willowvale Park, has an area of almost 22 acres and comprises a number of sporting facilities. It’s located on 750 Bloor Street West, close to the Christie TTC station.

3. McCowan District Park

McCowan District Park is located in the Eglinton Ave. East neighborhood of Scarborough.

It’s made up of 20 acres and you can find it along McCowan Road, just south of the Lakeshore East line of GO Transit.

4. Corktown Commons

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Corktown Commons is in the southeastern portion of the West Don Lands neighborhood in Toronto and was officially opened to the public in 2013. Built on former industrial lands, the park has sprawling lawns, playground areas, and communal areas. It spreads over 18 acres.

5. Dufferin Grove Park

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Dufferin Grove Park is located in the Dufferin Grove neighborhood of Toronto. Specifically, you can find it on the east side of Dufferin Street, south of Bloor Street West. The park is spread over two city blocks and mainly consists of green open spaces.

6. Eglinton Park

Eglinton Park, which is over 22 acres in total area, can be found on Eglinton Avenue West close to Yonge Street. It has 5 multipurpose sports fields as well as 4 tennis courts and 2 baseball diamonds.

7. Cedargrove Park

Cedargrove Park is a bit smaller at 3.7 acres, but still hosts outdoor sports fields. It’s located in Scarborough with the closest intersection Farmbrook Rd & Chestermere Blvd.

8. Bert Robinson Park

Bert Robinson Park has a total area of 5 acres and features a multi-purpose soccer field, basketball court, and a children’s playground. It’s located in Etobicoke with the closest intersection Caledonia Rd & Kitchener Ave.

9. Erin Mills Athletic Fields

Located in Mississauga, the Erin Mills Athletic Fields has large outdoor green areas. The closest intersection is HWY 403 and Erin Mills Pkwy.

10. Edithvale Park

Edithvale Park sprawls over 10 acres and is located near Yonge and Finch. It features 2 baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and other outdoor sports facilities. The closest intersection is Finch Ave W and Senlac Road

Before you go…

Safety first:

Don’t neglect injury prevention. Shoulder and knee injuries are incredibly common in Field Hockey, and you don’t want to be out commission for a month because you forgot to do your stretches.