Sunnybrook Park Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Sunnybrook Park
Sunnybrook Park in the summer
Type	Public park
Location	Toronto, Ontario
Area	147.1 acres (59.5 ha)
Created	1928 (City of Toronto) 12 June 1969 (transferred to Metro Parks)
Operated by	City of Toronto

The road from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre down into Sunnybrook Park in the fall

Sunnybrook Park is a large public park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located north of the Leaside area and south of the Bridle Path neighborhood. This park is a popular spot for many activities. You can find bike trails, special areas for dogs, and the Sunnybrook Stables here.

Park History

Sunnybrook Park was once a big farm called Sunnybrook Farm. It was 175 acres and had horse stables. The farm was located in the Town of Leaside. Joseph and Alice Kilgour owned the farm. They gave it to the City of Toronto in 1928.

Joseph Kilgour was the President of the Canada Paper Company. He bought the farm in the 1890s. In 1933, the Kilgour Memorial Gates were built to remember the Kilgour family. A plaque was also placed at Wilket Creek Park.

Sunnybrook Stables

Sunnybrook Stables is a place where people can ride horses. It has been open to the public since 1978. About thirty horses live at the stables. There are two arenas for riding. One is a large indoor arena built in 1982. This allows people to ride horses all year round. There is also an outdoor arena. Horses can also roam in three other fenced areas called paddocks.

Stables Fire

On May 21, 2018, a fire broke out at Sunnybrook Stables. The fire caused a lot of damage. Some of the horses living there were lost. A barn near the stables also caught fire. The exact reason for the fire is not known. However, investigators thought it might have been caused by fireworks. Fireworks were reported in the area the night before and early morning of the fire.

Cricket at the Park

Sunnybrook Park has a cricket ground. In 2004, it hosted a special cricket match. This type of match is called a first-class cricket fixture. The Canada national cricket team played against the Bermuda team. This game was part of the ICC Intercontinental Cup. The match ended in a draw.

The park's cricket ground also hosted six matches in 2001. These games were part of the ICC Trophy tournament.