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Marie Curtis Park sits near the Mississauga-Toronto border and offers beach access, green space, trails, and family-friendly outdoor recreation. It is useful for Lakeview-area outdoor recommendations.
Our Story
Marie Curtis Park gives Excitorama users another high-quality way to experience Mississauga. This listing is included as a free community listing and can later be claimed for enhanced details, media, events, and promotions.
Amenities & Features
Live Intelligence
AI-gathered from public sources · Updated Jun 24
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Why People Love It
- ♥ Known as a tranquil 'hidden gem' that is often less crowded than other major Toronto beaches
- ♥ Offers a unique mix of sandy beaches, wooded trails, and modern recreational facilities
- ♥ The innovative splash pad and diverse playground equipment are favorites for young families
- ♥ Features beautiful scenic views of Lake Ontario and the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek
- ♥ Historical significance as a park created for flood control and named after a female community leader
Upcoming Events
A specialized shoreline cleanup event at Marie Curtis Park focused on hunting for plastic pellets and learning about ecosystem infiltration.
Get TicketsUpcoming Features & Improvements
Pathway Improvements
Construction for pathway improvements including resurfacing asphalt pathways, slope stabilization, catch basin repair, and topsoil seeding.
Source: City of Toronto
Peel Region Investigation Work
Investigation work near the park involving drilling boreholes offshore in Lake Ontario and onshore to collect soil and rock samples for a wastewater project.
Source: Peel Region
Known For
Accessibility
The park features accessible parking spaces and a pedestrian bridge connecting the east and west sides. While most major paths are paved, playground areas may contain wood chips. Splash pad and picnic areas are generally accessible.
Parking
Two main free parking lots are located on the east and west sides of the park. These lots fill up quickly on summer weekends. Limited parallel parking is available on nearby residential streets, but visitors should check for no-parking signs.
Transit
The park is a 9-10 minute walk from the Long Branch GO station. It is also accessible via the Long Branch Loop, served by TTC routes 110A, 123B, 123C, and the 501/507 streetcar, as well as MiWay bus routes 5 and 23.
Seasonal Note
The splash pad typically operates from mid-May to mid-September (9 AM - 9 PM). Beach water quality at the East Beach is monitored daily by Toronto Public Health from June until Labor Day. Swimming is generally not advised at the unmonitored West Beach.
Why Excitorama Recommends This
Recommended for users exploring Lakeview who are interested in park, free things to do, and local Mississauga experiences.
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Address
2 Forty Second St, Toronto, ON
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