Cricket is popular in Toronto and is one of the fastest-growing sports across the region. City staff are in the process of developing a Cricket Strategy to better meet this growing demand.
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From April 30 to June 2, an online survey shared key goals and actions from the draft Cricket Strategy for community review and feedback and asked additional questions to help inform the City’s new Cricket Strategy. The survey received over 2,100 responses.
A summary will be posted on this page when available.
On January 16, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group met virtually to hear an overview presentation of and discuss the draft Cricket Strategy goals and actions.
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On October 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Cricket Reference Group met virtually to review and approve the Terms of Reference, hear updates and provide comments on field maintenance and classification, learn to play programming, the Permit Allocation Policy, and the Facilities Master Plan five year review and Cricket Strategy Update.
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On August 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group held their first in-person meeting at the L’Amoreaux cricket field and practice pitches. Participants discussed field and amenity design, maintenance, and general cricket suggestions for improving cricket facilities city-wide.
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On April 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group discussed the developing cricket pitch design standards, the existing permit allocation policy, and field maintenance standards.
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On February 10, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group (CRG) reviewed the CRG work, Terms of Reference and membership, 2022-2021 Staff Recommended Capital Budget and Plan and the 2022 Work Plan.
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On October 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group discussed design details, measuring the growth of the sport and developing community recreation cricket programming.
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On May 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Cricket Reference Group met to review the proposed Field Typology (size), discuss new field location options and the proposed improvements to existing pitches.
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The Cricket Reference Group met on May 12, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meeting included a review of the proposed Field Typology (size), a discussion on new field location options and proposed improvements to existing pitches.
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On April 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the newly formed Cricket Reference Group (CRG) met. City staff presented an overview of the CRG purpose and goals, as well as a background on the Cricket Strategy and Council investment priorities. Following the presentation, CRG members were prompted to share their thoughts and feedback regarding field typologies, dual pitches, pitch design standards, pitch surfacing, and field delineation.
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The Cricket Reference Group was established early 2021.
The Cricket Reference Group:
Current Members include:
The CRG Terms of Reference will be reviewed annually.
Download the 2023 City of Toronto Cricket Reference Group Terms of Reference.
An online mapping tool was used to collect feedback about potential new and existing cricket field locations until November 2, 2020.
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On October 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a virtual public meeting took place.
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On June 24, the first cricket stakeholder meeting took place virtually. The meeting included an overview presentation of the Facilities Master Plan, future Cricket Strategy and future Cricket Reference Group. Each presentation was followed by a discussion period where participants could share their questions, comments and suggestions.
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As part of the 20-year Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan, City staff reviewed Toronto’s existing cricket facilities to determine if improvements and/or new facilities are required to keep up with demand. The review recommended the following actions over the next 20 years:
City staff are in the process of developing a Cricket Strategy to support and inform this work. The strategy will help the City:
The Cricket Strategy will include:
There are currently 27 cricket pitches within City parks, some of which are shared with other activities.
| Location Name | Address | Number of Pitches | Classification of Pitch (for booking) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtonbee Reservoir Park | 10 Ashtonbee Rd. | 2 | C |
| Caledonia Park | 1141 Caledonia Rd. | 2 | C |
| Cedarvale Park | 443 Arlington Ave. | 1 | C |
| Centennial Park – Etobicoke | 256 Centennial Park Rd. | 2 | C |
| Dentonia Park | 80 Thyra Ave. | 1 | C |
| Ellesmere Reservoir Park | 2950 Ellesmere Rd. | 2 | C |
| Fergy Brown Park | 3700 Eglinton Ave. W. | 2 | Premier |
| Flemingdon Park | 150 Grenoble Dr. | 1 | C |
| G. Ross Lord Park | 4801 Dufferin St. | 2 | Premier |
| Humber Arboretum | 205 Humber College Blvd. | 1 | B |
| Keele Reservoir | 4995 Keele St. | 2 | C |
| L’amoreaux Hydro | 1785 McNicoll Ave. | 1 | B |
| Remberto Navia | 65 Norfinch Dr. | 1 | C |
| Summerlea Park | 2 Arcot Blvd. | 1 | C |
| Sunnybrook Park | 1132 Leslie St. | 3 | Premier |
| Terry Fox Park | 300 Bamburgh Cir. | 1 | C |
| Thackeray Park | 2955 Kipling Ave. | 1 | C |
| Wexford Hydro | 55 Elm Bank Rd. | 1 | C |