Cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in Toronto, with growing demand for places to play across the city. In response, the City is developing a Cricket Strategy to guide the future of cricket in parks and recreation spaces. At the same time, new and improved cricket facilities are being planned at parks across Toronto to support everything from casual play to tournaments.
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The City is developing a Cricket Strategy to help:
As part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan, City staff reviewed Toronto’s existing cricket facilities to determine if improvements or new facilities were needed to keep up with demand. The 2019 Plan recommended the following actions over the next 20 years:
The timeline is subject to change.
Since 2020, the City has been engaging communities and stakeholders across Toronto to inform the development of the Cricket Strategy. Engagement activities are ongoing and will continue through 2026.
To date, this has included:
Documents are listed from least recent to most recent.
Responding to direction from City Council, a City-School Boards Cricket Working Group was established. The City and School Board staff from all four public met 7 times from late 2024 through 2025. The Working Group provided a forum for the City of Toronto and School Boards to collaborate and develop partnerships to advance cricket facility location and programming.
Outcomes include:
Moving forward, the working group will meet annually to provide updates and coordinate. Meetings between individual School Boards and the City will take place as funding for new facilities and programming opportunities arise.
As part of the Cricket Strategy, the City is developing design standards for new cricket facilities. Draft standards have been created for three types of pitches. All designs include a concrete base with an artificial turf surface and white field markings
A standard cricket pitch is 51.7 metres long and includes two wickets.
Installed in locations with local demand for cricket but limited space, single-direction pitches include a backstop and are a smaller alternative to a standard-size pitch. Single direction pitches are approximately 40.1 metres long and include one standard wicket, one painted wicket (by the bowler) and a fenced backstop.
Batting cages provide space for casual practice. A single batting cage lane is approximately 40.1 metres long, four metres wide, fenced and with overhead mesh. There is an exit/entrance at both ends. Multiple lanes of batting cages can be grouped together.
The City has 30 cricket pitches (some of which are shared with other activities) and 23 practice pitches (batting cages).
There are 6 additional new cricket facilities set to open in 2026 at Corvette Park, Byng Park, and Centennial Park. There are two facilities planned for construction in later years, including at Centennial Park (another new pitch) (2027), and L’Amoreaux Hydro (2028-2030).
| 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 |
| Farquharson Park | 250 Pitfield Rd. | 1 | C (Single-Direction) |
| 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 |
| Littles Road Park | 30 Littles Rd. | 1 | C |
| L'amoreaux Hydro | 1785 McNicoll Ave. | 1 | B |
| Parma Park | 99 Parma Crt. | 1 | C |
| 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 |
There are two new cricket fields planned for Centennial Park, as part of the new Cricket Hub. The Centennial Park Master Plan Update included the creation of an expanded cricket hub to meet the demands of the growing sport in the city. The Master Plan Update identified the park’s hydro corridor as a location to create a centralized area of cricket play, with two new cricket pitches being added to the existing two, as well as a new field house with a year-round washroom building.
Both new fields will be the first lit City cricket pitches.
The timeline is subject to change.
The new single-direction pitch at Parma Park is now open! Learn more about how to permit sports fields.
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the developing Cricket Strategy both identified a city-wide need for more cricket facilities. Parma Park was selected because:
To meet local demand for cricket, the City is planning to convert two existing ball diamonds in Corvette Park into three new cricket pitches. The design includes one standard pitch that overlaps with two single-direction pitches.
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the developing Cricket Strategy both identify a city-wide need for more cricket facilities. Corvette Park was selected because:
The standard cricket field would measure approximately 120 by 100 metres, with a 51.7 by 3.66 metre rectangular artificial turf pitch at its centre. White painted lines or pylons would typically mark the outer boundary. The pitch is oriented in a northwest-to-southeast direction to allow for the flattest playing surface.
The single-direction pitches would each include a 40.1 by 3.66 metre pitch with a fenced backstop, allowing play in one direction.
This layout was developed in consultation with local cricketers and is designed to support casual and pick-up play, tapeball, hardball, youth development and tournament use. When only one match is scheduled, the standard pitch can be used; alternatively, the two single-direction pitches can operate simultaneously to support tournament play (as currently occurs).
The north ball diamond in Corvette Park will remain in place as part of the City’s network of over 300 ball diamonds. The central and southern diamonds will be replaced with single-direction cricket pitches. Staff are working with affected baseball and softball permit holders to identify suitable alternative locations in nearby parks for future seasons.
When not booked for cricket, the field will remain available for general park use.
To meet local demand for cricket, the City is planning to convert two underused mini-soccer fields in Byng Park into a single-direction cricket pitch with a backstop and a cricket batting cage. One soccer net will remain for casual use.
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the developing Cricket Strategy both identify a city-wide need for more cricket facilities. Byng Park has been selected as the site for a new single-direction cricket pitch and batting cage because:
The proposed layout was developed in consultation with local cricket users and the broader community. It includes a single-direction cricket pitch, measuring approximately 40.1 by 3.66 metres. The pitch surface is artificial turf with a concrete base. A fenced backstop at one end will direct play toward the outfield.
The batting cage measures approximately 40.1 by 3.66 metres with side fencing and overhead mesh (3.7 metres high), and includes exits at both ends. This provides a dedicated space for batting practice.
The layout is designed to support casual cricket, youth development, local tapeball and general practice.
One mini-soccer net will remain in the park for casual pickup use when the park is not booked for cricket. The City is working with affected mini-soccer permit holders to support the transition.
When not in use for cricket, the pitch and field will be available for general park use.
The new pitch at Littles Road Park is now open! Learn more about how to permit sports fields.
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the developing Cricket Strategy both identified a city-wide need for more cricket. Littles Road Park was selected because:
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The new pitch at Farquharson Park is now open! Learn more about how to permit sports fields.
The Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the developing Cricket Strategy both identify a city-wide need for more cricket facilities. Littles Road Park was selected because:
