Etobicoke
Long Branch
Recreation in Long Branch
Marie Curtis Park, located at the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek, has a supervised sandy beach with picnic areas in addition to a wading pool and a children's playground. This park is where the Toronto Waterfront Trail and the Etobicoke Creek Trail connect. This waterfront trails offer miles of fitness and leisure activities. The Waterfront trail passes through Colonel Samuel Smith Park which features a newly created wetland habitat interpretive trail, as well as spectacular views of Lake Ontario.
The scenic Waterfront Trail that skirts the south end of this neighbourhood passes through Len Ford Park, an ideal spot for picnics, and Long Branch Park which hosts the Lakeshore Summer Concert Series in the park gazebo.
Birch Park, located south of Lakeshore Boulevard between 28th and 29th streets, features two tennis courts and a children's playground. Adjacent to this park is the Long Branch Centennial Arena which offers public skating as well as ice hockey and ringette programs.
The James S. Bell Community School, located at 90-31st Street hosts Youth Dances, a Teen Zone, adult fitness programs and a variety of children and family events.
The Long Branch Public Library is a friendly community-oriented library that offers pre-school story time programs and a "Tea and Books" program for adults and seniors.
Upcoming Events
May 23, 2012 · Arts Gallery in the Garden: Colour Shift Now until June 9, 2012: Sherway GardensMay 25, 2012 · Entertainment Etobicoke Harmony Singers Presents 'Sound of Swing'May 25, 2012 · Farmers Markets SHERWAY FARMERS' MARKETMay 26, 2012 · Community DOORS OPEN TORONTO: Neighbourhoods Across TorontoMay 27, 2012 · Arts Monthly Antique Market at Cloverdale Mall - Eatonville Neighbourhood