Centennial Park Welcomes New Sports Hubs
Etobicoke's sprawling 213-hectare park is being reimagined with state-of-the-art facilities for soccer, baseball, and volleyball.
Centennial Park in Etobicoke officially opened new sports infrastructure Friday, marking the next phase of a major transformation of one of Toronto's most-visited green spaces.
The 213-hectare park, which draws roughly 1.5 million visits annually, is being reimagined as a modern, multi-use destination. Two new sports hubs—one in the west, one in the southeast—introduce facilities that range from baseball diamonds to pickleball courts.
The West Sports Hub includes four baseball diamonds, eight public-use beach volleyball courts, and a dozen pickleball courts. The East Sports Hub emphasizes soccer with three soccer pitches, a multi-use field, and a premium field that will serve as a training site for teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the tournament, the province says the field will support local sports leagues and community programming.
The East Hub also features a new field house with change rooms, washrooms, and community space. Additional amenities are set to open in phases through 2028, including a playground and splash pad, a skate trail, expanded park infrastructure, and a cricket pitch.
Mayor Olivia Chow framed the investment as essential infrastructure for a growing city. "Centennial Park is a vital space for residents and families, and these improvements will help make sure more people have access to high-quality places to stay active," she said. The city council has approved more than $75 million in capital investment over the next five years to support additional upgrades.