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Leaside Memorial Community Gardens is a community recreation complex with arena facilities and local programming. It adds sports and recreation coverage to East York.
Our Story
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens is a community recreation complex with arena facilities and local programming. It adds sports and recreation coverage to East York.
Amenities & Features
Live Intelligence
AI-gathered from public sources · Updated Jun 24
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Why People Love It
- ♥ Historic community landmark serving the East York area since 1952
- ♥ High-quality ice facilities featuring state-of-the-art safety boards
- ♥ Versatile recreation space offering ice rinks, a swimming pool, and a curling club
- ♥ Strong sense of community history, dedicated to local WWII veterans
Upcoming Events
A fun, family-friendly event featuring skaters from STARskate levels performing to party-themed music. Tickets are $10.
Get TicketsA creative workshop for skaters to explore movement and imagery in a supportive environment, led by National Level Coach Cheryl Richardson.
Get TicketsA community celebration held at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens.
Get TicketsA tour organized by the Leaside Garden Society showcasing local gardens.
Get TicketsThe final Tuesday/Thursday adult-only free skate session for the 2025-2026 season.
Get TicketsUpcoming Features & Improvements
Bert F. Grant Rink Reopening
After nine months of construction, Rink B (Bert F. Grant Rink) officially reopened in January 2026. Upgrades include a new refrigeration system for 12-month ice, modernized change rooms, and enhanced safety dasher boards.
Source: Leaside Life
Facility Modernization Completed
Renovations of the William Lea Room (banquet hall) and the on-site snack bar were completed in late 2025, alongside major lighting and accessibility improvements throughout the facility.
Source: City Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Known For
Accessibility
The facility has been recently updated with modernized change rooms and washrooms that include improved accessibility features and a new universal washroom. Rink boards on the Grant Rink have also been upgraded to top-level safety standards.
Parking
On-site parking is available. Visitors are cautioned that the lot can be busy, and drivers are urged not to use the parking area as a through-way between Laird Dr and Millwood Rd for safety reasons.
Transit
Accessible via TTC bus routes 56 Leaside and 88 South Leaside. The facility is located near the intersection of Laird Drive and Millwood Road.
Seasonal Note
Public skating and shinny programs typically run from September through late June. Thanks to recent mechanical upgrades, the arena now has the capacity for year-round ice operations on both pads.
Why Excitorama Recommends This
Recommended for users looking for arena / community centre experiences in East York, especially for family friendly, group activity, indoor recommendations.
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Address
1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1X6
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