Family Life
Parks in Mimico include Hillside Park, with a playground, greenspace, and treed areas; Stanley Avenue Park, which has a playground, treed areas, and greenspace; Alan-Oxford Parkette, featuring a playground, greenspace, a short walking path, and treed areas; Queens Avenue Parkette, with a playground, treed areas, and greenspace; Vimy Ridge Parkette, which has a short walking path, a playground, and treed areas; Manchester Park, featuring a playground, outdoor tennis courts, walking paths, soccer fields, and drinking fountains; Alexander Park, with a playground and treed areas; Flora Voisey Park, which has a short walking path, a playground, and greenspace; Mimico Waterfront Park, with a waterfront trail, boardwalks, a small bay, a playground, and drinking fountains; and Mimico Memorial Park, featuring a ball diamond, a wading pool, a playground, outdoor tennis courts, and a clubhouse.
Ourland Community Centre offers a gymnasium and two outdoor bocce courts. The centre has programming for people of all ages, but many programs focus on seniors. Children’s day camps are available, which include activities, special events, and field trips. The Mimico Arena has an indoor rink, indoor dry pad, and a lounge area. Hockey and ice skating lessons are available at the arena, and there are also public skate times. CJ’s Skatepark is a non-profit skateboard park that is accessible for children and youth of all ages. Various lessons and programs are available at the park, as well as camps for kids over 5 years of age.